EDET 735

 

Barriers to Learning Assignment

 

Barrier	Solutions	Technology
Fine Motor/ Handwriting	Provide notes for students.  Allow students to use the larger manipulatives that are usually used for whole-class modeling. Students may take pictures of science activities instead of drawing.  Pictures can also be provided by the teacher.  Students may type notes instead of writing.	-Microsoft Word can be used to create notes for students.   Kami can be used by the students to add notes, highlight, and add pictures.  -Google Draw can be used to allow students to get pictures from google instead of drawing them.  They can also write notes in Google Draw. -Google voice typing can be used for students to take notes.
Hearing	The teacher will use a voice amplification system when teaching.  The student will have access to videos and digital content with adjustable volume that the student can control. Closed captioning will be available on videos.	-Portable voice amplifier will be used while teaching -Teachers can make videos with WeVideo or Screencastify. -YouTube videos have captions that can be turned on for students.
Vision	Material shared on the digital board for the whole class will be shared with the student so they can have it on a screen at their desk, where they can also control the size of the items on the screen. Large print notes and assessments will be given to students.  Provide an oral description of visuals. Provide notes for students using an accessible document.	-Teachers can provide digital notes in Google Docs so that the size of the text can be adjusted. -ChromeVox is the digital screen reader provided on Chromebooks to read the text to users.
Reading	Screen readers can be utilized to read text.  A review of important vocabulary and their meanings will be done at the beginning of the lesson.  Offer different reading levels of academic materials.	-ChromeVox is the digital screen reader provided on Chromebooks to read the text to users.  -Google Slides can be used to provide notes of the vocabulary words that were defined as well as images to help students remember important vocabulary.  -Websites such as Readworks and Newsela offer text at different reading levels for teachers to use with students.  -Epic books has books on many subjects on different reading levels. Some of the books are audiobooks.
Attention Disorders	Materials will be chunked into smaller pieces and students may possibly have fewer problems to solve.  We will use hands-on materials to help hold student attention.  Use must-do and can-do options.  Use interactive videos with questions and clickable links.	-The teacher can provide a list of  must-do and can-do items for students in Google Docs, email or calendar invite.  -Ed Puzzle allows teachers to use videos from the site or use their own videos.  Stopping points can be added for students to answer questions about the video.
Social/Emotional	Students will be given the option to work alone or with only one partner, the teacher or an assistant if they do not want to work in groups.  I will explicitly teach students the roles and expectations of working with a partner or group before expecting them to do so.  Provide exemplars to ease anxiety.	-Use Kami, Google Slides, Google Docs to provide an exemplar for students -The teacher can use reward systems such as Class Dojo to positively reinforce a student for meeting group work expectations.
Memory/Retention	Review the concepts before and after the lesson.  Allow students to use their notes for assignments and assessments.  Help students make connections to real life.  Use graphic organizers to visually organize information.  Provide pictures and graphics along with lectures and note-taking.	-Microsoft Word can be used to create notes for students.   Kami can be used by the students to add notes, highlight, and add pictures.   -Google Draw can be used to create graphic organizers
ESOL	Provide screen readers for students who can understand English orally, but may not be able to read English.  Provide translation tools.  Provide the definitions of key terms used in the lesson. Provide comparable videos or lessons in the native language of the student.	-Students can use ChromeVox Screen reader. -The Google Translate Chrome Extension can be used to translate text. -YouTube videos with Closed Captioning can be auto-translated into the native language of the learner.