This course will educate stakeholders on up and coming forms of digital instructional materials, tools to access multimedia, and how to integrate technology into a student’s workflow in the classroom. Access to an iPad throughout the course is strongly recommended; several activities will require an iPad for optimal learning.
Classrooms are becoming increasingly technology driven and full of multimedia instructional materials. As digital instructional materials become more prevalent, the learning environment must be designed accessibly and students with visual impairments need skills to access all forms of information.
Mainstream technologies offer many opportunities for students who are blind or visually impaired, but only when well integrated with specialized access according to classroom demands. For new and seasoned TVIs, critical thinking skills are necessary to assess challenges in the classroom, evaluate student needs, and implement appropriate solutions. ACVREP has approved this course for Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists for People with Visual Impairments (CATIS).
Required Textbook:
Presley, I., Siu. T (2019) Access Technology for Blind and Low Vision Technology. APH Press.Available in electronic and print versions through the publisher.
Other materials will be provided within the course.
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CREDIT TYPES |
EARLY BIRD PRICE ends June 30, 2021 |
REGULAR PRICE |
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PDPs, CEs, ACVREP, CTLEs |
$425.00 |
$450.00 |
Course Objectives
Participants will learn how to:
- Use mainstream and specialized technology to access a variety of digital media in the classroom, including text, images, and video.
- Evaluate and advocate for accessible mainstream media.
- Support literacy with technology.
- Implement technology into students' daily learning tasks.
- Find and utilize resources to maintain and update skills.
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