I really enjoyed doing this assignment. I had no idea that there were so many options for students with disabilities when it came to using computers. Anyone could use these tools and they are very easy to access. I explored with the contrast settings, magnifier, toggle keys, sound settings, and even mouse settings.
Children learn differently and using digital tools makes it so much easier to take apart and reconstruct things right in front of their eyes. The accommodations that are available are very surprising. I never knew that so many existed or were even on my computer. Even though I do not need to use any of this right now, I may have to one day and this was a very enlightening assignment. I am very glad that I had the opportunity to do this.
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S. Specifically, this activity relates to
"Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources."
I think that this is the standard that it most matches with because it definitely addresses students different learning styles and abilities by using digital tools. The children with vision problems have magnifiers, hearing problems have sound settings, physical problems have keyboard and mouse settings.
Here is a few screenshots from a small powerpoint illustrating the different options available:
This is a screen that looks normal:
This is a screen at high contrast for people who have trouble seeing:
This is an example of a screen with a magnifier. The bottom is normal size and the top is the same screen but magnified:
This is an example of a screen with an on screen keyboard for those who have trouble with the keyboard:
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