Supporting STEM in the Classroom Through Assistive Technology

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

blind / low vision

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist

educator

K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired

vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.01 CEU

ACVREP CEs:

1 CE

Presentation Length: 1 hour

Location:

Verandas 2, 4

Description:

STEM is more than just STEM. It can be used in every subject in school, O&M, OT, and more. Learn about the different kinds of STEM products that are adapted and available for low vision/blind students. Let your students be inspired to learn and express themselves.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify what and how to use a Code and Go Mouse, Snap Circuit Rover, and other stem products.

• Identify how to enable students the opportunity to express and engage themselves by working with STEM products

• Identify how STEM can be incorporated into Expanded Core Curriculum skills, Orientation & Mobility skills, and General Core Curriculum