#DistanceLearning AT Supports
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a crowd sourced group of FAQ and resources that support Assistive Technology Users...
This is group sourced document of resources started by Mike Marotta, with amazing resources added by our community!
Some general Education/COVID-19 Resources:
- US DOE Guidance: https://t.co/hkkNzAyVIx?amp=1
- DOE / OSEP FAQ COVID-19: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/qa-covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf
- US DOE COVID-19 Resource Page
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Each of the text areas below answer a commonly asked question related to distance learning, accessibility, and assistive technology .
Working with Documents
How does a student write on (annotate a PDF)
Using Kami, Snap & Read, or Read/Write with Google
What are some tools to easily caption materials?
Some of the programs that can be used to caption are:
- Turning on captions in Google Slides help document here: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/9109474?hl=en
- Using autocaptions in Microsoft Powerpoint info here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/present-with-real-time-automatic-captions-or-subtitles-in-powerpoint-68d20e49-aec3-456a-939d-34a79e8ddd5f
- To include secure captioning and/or language translation of remote classrooms, go to https://streamer.solutions/covid-academic/ It’s what the United Nations Project Zero team is now using for live captioning and translation of their events.
- Use Otter.ai to create real time captions for your remote learning. It isn’t perfect - but it is more accessible than doing nothing! Have this running on your computer and Share Screen so everyone can see.
- Apple Clips https://www.apple.com/clips/
- Clipomatic for creating videos with captions https://www.apalon.com/clipomatic.html
- Check out WebCaptioner https://webcaptioner.com/
- Resources for Captioning
How can I translate a document?
To translate a document that you have been sent you can:
- Also use Streamer, go to https://streamer.solutions/covid-academic/ It’s what the United Nations Project Zero team is now using for live captioning and translation of their events.
- Use Google Docs translate tool
- Microsoft Translator
How do we turn on/use voice recognition?
What are tools to help you check the accessibility of your materials?
What are some tools to help a student read a website?
- Built in speech to text on device
- Read & Write for Google
- Don Johnston Snap & Read
- Speechify Chrome Extension
- Helperbird Chrome Extension
Early Childhood Supports
What are some resources for Early Education students (PRE-K)?
- Picture Books Read Aloud Videos for Lesson Use
- Rivet - Reading practice has never been easier with Rivet, a reading app with over 3,500 FREE leveled books for kids. Students can hear the books read to them or touch each word to hear it spoke.
- Write Reader - a unique digital learning platform where children from ages 5–12 can learn to read by writing and publishing small digital books. Research based resource
- Remote Learning for and with Young Learners
Executive Functioning Supports
What are some ways to help students focus during task/work time?
What are some ways we can use Alexa/Google Home to help our students?
- An Alexa Skill https://www.amazon.com/Ask-My-Kid-Learning-AskMyClass/dp/B07T3R6XFN
- Information from Luis Perez on using Alexa https://luisperezonline.com/tag/alexa/
Social Emotional Supports
What are some social narrative/social emotional supports for students?
What are some resources for virtual field trips?
What are some resources for anxiety and calming?
- Calm App https://www.calm.com/
- Sensory Apps
What are some resources for students with disabilities related to COVID-19?
Accessible Books
Where can I find accessible books for my students with disabilities?
These are a few options for accessible books:
What programs can I use to make accessible books for my students?
Programs that can be used to make accessible books include:
General Ed Tech Resources
What are some of the accessibility options available in the computer's operating system (things already available and free)?
I've seen a resource document floating around with free EdTech materials - do you have it?
The owners of the list changed the Google Doc to a website:
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
There is also a Facebook Group : Join "Amazing Educational Resources" for more Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/445786889466638/
What are some App Resources that might assist during instruction?
- https://techowlpa.org/apps-for-our-whole-lives/ App List by area of need
How do we know if the free EdTech resources shared are accessible?
Think first about what makes it accessible for all, and then think about the needs of your specific student.
What are some free EdTech tools that we know are accessible?
- Free EDTech Tools that are interactive and also rate high for accessibility: Book Creator, Flipgrid, MySimpleShow ( Scroll down for Education to get the free Education account) , Playposit, Wakelet, Microsoft Teams, Quizlet
- Helperbird is free for 6 months now https://www.helperbird.com/ It has immersive reader built in also.