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As expert learners we are always expanding our experiences and knowledge base! We hope you can find a few useful resources on this page to expand your knowledge and turn it into practice.
K-12, Multiple Representations of The Same Objects:
A UDL Pathway to Accessible Educational Materials - White Paper
The explosion of Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) made possible by technologies, materials and manipulatives creates a UDL pathway to using multiple representations of the SAME object to meet the needs of varying student populations, their learning styles and preferences for different attributes; possibly at the SAME time.
Photo Source https://www.scribblelive.com/blog/2015/08/28/scribblelive-guide-visual-storytelling/
Perception of Tactile Graphics: Embossings Versus Cutouts - Research article
"The more techniques we can develop to access visual information, the better off we will be, not just in science classes but in all areas of study.”
Graphical information, such as illustrations, graphs, and diagrams, are an essential complement to text for conveying knowledge about the world. Although graphics can be communicated well via the visual modality, conveying this information via touch has proven to be challenging. The lack of easily comprehensible tactile graphics poses a problem for the blind. In this paper, we advance a hypothesis for the limited effectiveness of tactile graphics. The hypothesis contends that conventional graphics that rely upon embossings on two-dimensional surfaces do not allow the deployment of tactile exploratory procedures that are crucial for assessing global shape.
Photo Sourcehttps://ellenjmchenry.com/
Paper Eye Model
This is a great eye activity that is a little more complex than the 10 minutes that we allowed for the learning stations. We wanted to share it with you anyway in case you have a learning station or need an extension activity .
Swell or Tactile Paper Samples
Swell and tactile images provide students with an alternative to a typical photo or drawing representation. Many students especially students with visual impairments or blindness could benefit from the different representation of the content. We wanted to show you just a few examples how content can be shown by using Swell Paper or tactile representation.
Human Body
Human Body Close-up
Lungs
Lungs Close-Up
Technology and Learning Connections Resources
This is a great website to explore and find resources on Accessible Educational Materials, UDL and implementing technology into the learning process.
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