Creating and Using Accessible Educational Resources-Student Makers

The third of the 3 part series will be:

Part 3--Student Makers Building Better Books/Games for the Blind and Visually Impaired Students

March 11, 2021 from 6:00-7:00 P.M. Central Time

In this session, learn how students are working through the design thinking process with guidance from a school librarian and/or district technology coordinator to create books and games for visually impaired students with tactile and audio features using items found in most maker spaces, libraries, and classrooms. You will learn about no tech to high tech resources such as wikki sticks, braille slate and stylus, textured paper, 3D pens, free Tinkercad 3D software, 3D printer, and Pictures in a Flash machine (PIAF). Resources will be shared to replicate, and you will have an opportunity to build your network and community to learn how your students and/or you can create to ensure all students have optimal learning environments.

Part 3--Student Makers Building Better Books/Games for the Blind and Visually Impaired Students

March 11, 2021 from 6:00-7:00 P.M. Central Time

In this session, learn how students are working through the design thinking process with guidance from a school librarian and/or district technology coordinator to create books and games for visually impaired students with tactile and audio features using items found in most maker spaces, libraries, and classrooms. You will learn about no tech to high tech resources such as wikki sticks, braille slate and stylus, textured paper, 3D pens, free Tinkercad 3D software, 3D printer, and Pictures in a Flash (PIAF) machine. Resources will be shared to replicate and you will have an opportunity to build your network and community to learn how your students and/or you can create to ensure all students have optimal learning environments.