Jeff Dyke

SLM 521

Elective 9

Instructional Modifications

Visual Impairment

• The software could use audio equipment, so the student could use the computer through his or her auditory senses.

• The software could use very bright colors. Some children with visual impairment are not completely blind and they can pick up objects and words that appear in very bright colors.

• The keyboard or other equipment necessary for the instruction could provide brail on the keys for the student.

• The use of microphones and speakers could allow for the visually impaired student to communicate with other children across the web through auditory senses.

• The student could be provided with extra time to complete web based instruction, due to that fact that he or she has a disability.

• The use of tapes could help assist visually impaired children complete web based instruction. The tapes would be nice because they could guide the student through auditory stimulation.

• The teacher could help the visually impaired child or the teacher could also assign a student in the classroom to help aid the visually impaired student.

• The teacher could provide the student with different material that would be easier for the visually impaired student to complete.

• Augmentative communication devices could be used to help the visually impaired child complete the web based instruction.

• The amount of assignments expected to be completed by the individual could be reduced in order not to overwhelm the visually impaired student.

Hearing Impaired

• Make some of the web based instruction in large groups. Children with hearing impairments learn very well from watching others.

• Do not use any audio equipment with the web based learning. Provide subtitles for any sections that may be instructed through the use of audio devices.

• Assign a child to work with the hearing impaired student. The use of a peer guide could definitely help to increase the quality of web based instruction that is completed.

• As the teacher, help the child yourself. Instructing the child yourself and physically showing them what is expected may help to increase the quality of web based instruction.

• Provide an interpreter for the student. The use of an interpreter will most definitely help the child who is hearing impaired succeed in the classroom.

• Allow the student some extra time to complete assignments. The use of extra time on web based learning can definitely help the disabled child produce more accurate results.

• Reduce the amount of work expected. Decrease the work load so you can receive more accurate work. The reduction in work load will also help the student to comprehend more materials.

• Provide repetitions and review for the student. The use of reviews and constant repetitions will ensure that the student is grasping the concept of the web based instruction.

• Provide frequent and immediate feedback. The use of feedback will let the child know what he or she is doing right and what he or she is doing wrong. Feedback will help the student to learn and achieve at higher levels.

• Provide many visual aids during the instruction. The use of visual aids is very important when working with children who are hearing impairment. Hearing impaired children learn much more when they can watch other people and visually see what is expected.