What is a print disability? List the three types of print disabilities described in this module and discuss how each might affect a student in the classroom. A print disability is when a person is unable to use regular standard print. This is commonly known as an inability to read a book or magazine. One type is blindness, a person who is blind cannot see so reading a book would be out of the question, however if given a book that is in Braille a student would be able to read it by running their fingers across the dots. Another type is a physical impairment. If a person is unable to use their arms, they would not be able to hold the book when reading it, making reading potentially very difficult. A third type is the ability to read but the person is unable to read small print. By enlarging the print the people would be able to read without straining their eyes. ·Describe three ways in which electronic text can be manipulated to help students to access core curriculum materials. 1. Large Print—this is the regular book but the text is enlarged to allow people who can see and read but need the text to be larger. 2. Braille—This is the use of the universal language of using one’s finger to read, by dragging a finger across the dots a person can read the same text as their neighbor. 3. Audio—The use of audio, or the book being read aloud would allow someone who is blind to listen to the book read to them. ·Imagine that you are Walker High School's Primary Contact for Bookshare. As such, what are your responsibilities? List and explain at least three. One responsibility would be to be the go between the school and Bookshare, by faxing paperwork. Another responsibility is to work with the teacher (generally) and the students to get the materials that they need for classes. A third responsibility would be to, set up teachers so that students are able to get the materials they need. ·As the Primary Contact for Walker High School, you have just been approached by Mrs. Scott, a tenth-grade English teacher. She states that two of her students with print disabilities have made great progress in her class, a fact she attributes to their use of Bookshare's digital materials. She thinks all of her students would benefit from Bookshare services and inquires about signing them up. As the Primary Contact, what would you tell her about qualifying for Bookshare services? The resources provided by Bookshare are to be only used by the qualified student and not for personal use or for the use of other students in the classroom. ·Madeline, a new eleventh-grade student at Walker High School, has a severe learning disability and has just qualified for Bookshare's services. Madeline is currently reading at a sixth-grade level, which impairs her ability to access information from her textbooks.
What types of digital text features and supporting equipment would you expect Madeline to use?
Madeline could qualify to have the books read to her using the audio option provided by Bookshare. Most likely Madeline is able to understand more then she can read so by having the book read to her she will more easily be able to understand the textbook materials.
As her teacher, what actions could you take prior to instruction to prepare for the effective use of Bookshare in the classroom?
As her teacher I will have the audio textbook already available to her so that she is able to start the textbook with her classmates and therefore is reading at the same rate as her peers. If the textbook is not ready at the same time as her peers Madeline may fall even farther behind in her reading.
What additional actions can you take during instruction to maximize Madeline's success?
I would make sure that the audio was working for her and continue to check-in throughout the school year to be sure that her success continues.
WATI Site
How does the WATI library work? They are a lending resource for teacher and students within Wisconsin. They provide both materials and equipment. Describe at least three resources you found at this site. 1. I found the map which when rolled over shows the CESA representative for that area of Wisconsin. 2. I found links to other organizations whose services also could be taken advantage of. 3. I also found materials to be used with specific age groups for technology.
IRIS Module
What is a print disability? List the three types of print disabilities described in this module and discuss how each might affect a student in the classroom.A print disability is when a person is unable to use regular standard print. This is commonly known as an inability to read a book or magazine.
One type is blindness, a person who is blind cannot see so reading a book would be out of the question, however if given a book that is in Braille a student would be able to read it by running their fingers across the dots.
Another type is a physical impairment. If a person is unable to use their arms, they would not be able to hold the book when reading it, making reading potentially very difficult.
A third type is the ability to read but the person is unable to read small print. By enlarging the print the people would be able to read without straining their eyes.
· Describe three ways in which electronic text can be manipulated to help students to access core curriculum materials.
1. Large Print—this is the regular book but the text is enlarged to allow people who can see and read but need the text to be larger.
2. Braille—This is the use of the universal language of using one’s finger to read, by dragging a finger across the dots a person can read the same text as their neighbor.
3. Audio—The use of audio, or the book being read aloud would allow someone who is blind to listen to the book read to them.
· Imagine that you are Walker High School's Primary Contact for Bookshare. As such, what are your responsibilities? List and explain at least three.
One responsibility would be to be the go between the school and Bookshare, by faxing paperwork. Another responsibility is to work with the teacher (generally) and the students to get the materials that they need for classes. A third responsibility would be to, set up teachers so that students are able to get the materials they need.
· As the Primary Contact for Walker High School, you have just been approached by Mrs. Scott, a tenth-grade English teacher. She states that two of her students with print disabilities have made great progress in her class, a fact she attributes to their use of Bookshare's digital materials. She thinks all of her students would benefit from Bookshare services and inquires about signing them up. As the Primary Contact, what would you tell her about qualifying for Bookshare services?
The resources provided by Bookshare are to be only used by the qualified student and not for personal use or for the use of other students in the classroom.
· Madeline, a new eleventh-grade student at Walker High School, has a severe learning disability and has just qualified for Bookshare's services. Madeline is currently reading at a sixth-grade level, which impairs her ability to access information from her textbooks.
- What types of digital text features and supporting equipment would you expect Madeline to use?
Madeline could qualify to have the books read to her using the audio option provided by Bookshare. Most likely Madeline is able to understand more then she can read so by having the book read to her she will more easily be able to understand the textbook materials.- As her teacher, what actions could you take prior to instruction to prepare for the effective use of Bookshare in the classroom?
As her teacher I will have the audio textbook already available to her so that she is able to start the textbook with her classmates and therefore is reading at the same rate as her peers. If the textbook is not ready at the same time as her peers Madeline may fall even farther behind in her reading.- What additional actions can you take during instruction to maximize Madeline's success?
I would make sure that the audio was working for her and continue to check-in throughout the school year to be sure that her success continues.WATI Site
How does the WATI library work?They are a lending resource for teacher and students within Wisconsin. They provide both materials and equipment.
Describe at least three resources you found at this site.
1. I found the map which when rolled over shows the CESA representative for that area of Wisconsin.
2. I found links to other organizations whose services also could be taken advantage of.
3. I also found materials to be used with specific age groups for technology.