We watched a video- Switch
Each child has individual ways to reach his/her goals.
Teacher models the activity first.
TAAdapting curriculum to meet the child's need- This is such a strong statement. The curriculum is the one with the disability because it doesn't fit the needs of the learner. I remember this being said last week during the second class.
Michael -primary student
Since he joined the class he has become more alert. This video shows how important it is to include all students. They really learn so much from one another.
Todd- Grade 4/5 split class
interacting with others
Challenging when other students are working independently.
He listens to books and chooses what to read on his own.
He sounds the buzzer in gym class which he really enjoys doing.
He works harder to operate the switch.
He has limited vision.
Big mac used to participate in math activity. Todd really feels like he is participating in the class. The smile says it all!
Justine- grade 10 student
Operating switch to tell students instructions- fruit salad
More difficult at this age because it isn't cool to stand near on in a wheelchair.
Justine can still build social skills. She is more alert and more focused because of the interaction with students in the class.
Joy- grade 7 student- practice social skills
more difficult to interact with other teens
interacts with younger students
Joy would be able to use a iPad. She responds well and very quick
Uses the head switch better than hand switch
Supportive parents help her develop. The mother was so supportive!
Teamwork makes integration happen!
What can we do now with all of the technology.
It's amazing how we will make do with what we have. This video was done some time in the 80s and they still functioned well. Today the options are limitless! What will it be like in another 20 years
Powerlink
Eyegaze
Station 5 Chromebook
- using a big keyboard with bright colors
Speech maker and speech input
visually impaired and hearing impaired
Station 6 Android
hearing impaired or visually impaired
Apps
Virtual Voice visually impaired
Let Me Hear Again- Hearing impaired
Station 7 Powerlinks and switches:
3 high impact videos on students with severe physical disabilities using power links, switches or other alternate access devices to access or engage in an activity.
Alex has spinal muscular atrophy. He can't hold a controller or use a keyboard, so he games using the movement of his eyebrows. It shows how student is in control and works independently.
Student is in control and able to use switch independently.
We ran out of time and could only find video that showed how switches are used.
Station 2
switch- user has to be able to tap on and tap off...need a back and forth motion
blue switch- Has to be able to grip and squeeze
upright switch- Is very sensitive so it would be used by a student who has very little movement and control. Can also be used for visually impaired.
Station 4
Hover over keys and scan through keys
control and mobility
language development has to be strong
This can be used for student who is a paraplegic
We only had time to explore hovering and scanning.
Station 2
Eye gazer - Great for people with ALS.
This was the best station today!
10 activities:
- Eagle Eyes Activities
- Horse Harmony
- Jackson Pollock Painting
- Mouse Follower
- Cause and Effect Lightbox
- Eye Can Fly
- HKL Activities Bundle
- Inclusive Eye Gaze Attention and Looking
- Inclusive Eye Gaze Exploring and Playing
- Timocco
Station 6
This can be used for children with autism.
Switch accessible iPad apps
Splat the Clown
Racing cars
Turtle invaders
Frog feeders
Octoplus
Switch Kids
Stem Storiez his Zumo Story
Specifically For autism:
Jungle Adventure
Television Time
Elevator Up
Forest Fighter
ZyroSky 3D
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