Provide options for physical action
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Enable action and expression ’
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Overview
Overview
This video introduces ways to support physical action.
It includes information on digital technologies such as speech-to-text and word prediction options.
Offer accessibility tools to all
Offer accessibility tools to all
High school teacher, Ben Britton describes the impact of using digital resources and introducing all students to accessibility tools.
Consider mobility needs
Consider mobility needs
Consider the organisation of the learning space, ensuring all students and staff have access to work spaces, materials and resources.
Source: Ministry of Education | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
The impact of removing barriers
The impact of removing barriers
Teva, a Year 5 student, describes how removing the barriers of writing with a pencil has allowed him to demonstrate his learning.
Reflection questions
Reflection questions
- How can I model the use of assistive technologies and accessibility tools in my teaching?
- How will I reduce barriers to learning created by the sensory skills needed for a task (mouse control, steady hand, ability to distinguish similar colours or sounds, see small font)?
- How can I build my knowledge of creating digital content that is accessible and user friendly?
- How can I organise the physical environment to ensure all learners have access to what they need?
Source: UDL guidelines CAST. Inc. 2018 (opens in a new tab/window)
Useful resources
Useful resources
Do’s and don’ts on designing for accessibility
Read time: 34 min
Publisher: United Kingdom Government
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- The strategic network, planning and sharing learning
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