We are having another online class today! Mandy and I are sitting in Second Cup enjoying some delicious lattes during class today....technology is wonderful! :)
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| Potato Peeler |
We spent some time looking at Low Tech Solutions for people with learning disabilities, and it is unbelievable how many tools already exist that could be helpful. We watched a video that showed how a pot, potato peeler and a sock holder could be extra beneficial to a person who struggles with fine motor skills.
The following clip is a video that I found that outlines some low tech solutions to enhance performance for those who struggle with writing. Check it out!
After watching some You Tube that my classmates have shared, I realize that I need to be more creative. There are so many ways that people with learning disabilities can overcome struggles, without spending a lot of money or leaving the house! Below, I am sharing a few videos that I really like that offer creative, inexpensive low tech solutions for people with learning disabilities! Enjoy! :) (And thanks to my classmates for sharing!)
Myself along with Mandy, Steph and Raeann got together to research low, mid and high tech devices that would be beneficial for people with visual impairments. We have summarized our information in a blog, and the link is below! Check it out!
Last note for today....
Low tech devices found at the Dollar Store!
1. Ruler - For helping students follow along while reading. Hold the ruler under the text you are trying to read, and then just follow down the paper!
2. Magnifying Glass - For helping students with visual impairments read small text!
3. Playdoh - Making pencil grips for students and also for having sensory stimulation!
4. Magnetic White Boards - Students can put these in their lockers to write reminders for materials they need to bring to class. I often have students coming to class unprepared, so a daily reminder would be helpful!
5. Fluorescent Large Print Measuring Tape - For students with visual impairments, this could be used as a ruler, or used for many different measuring activities in math class!
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