Session Description: Making a learning environment accessible for everyone is critical to a successful inclusive classroom. Today's classrooms are diverse and include English Language Learners and students with learning challenges, whether they have been identified or not. Teachers need to be able to create and deliver content and communications in a way that is accessible to each student. Fortunately, there are free technologies that do just that. Join us as we explore strategies and two free tools that facilitate an inclusive learning environment.
This session is for teachers at ALL technology comfort levels.
As a result of this session teachers will:
Understand the importance of accessibility;
Learn about a free Microsoft tool that can be used to digitize content into accessible materials; and
Discover a tool that helps bridge communication gaps and supports accessible classroom learning.
Applicable ISTE Standards for Educators (2017)*: 1A; 1B; 5A
* The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at the ISTE Standards page.