by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 22, 2022 | assistive technology, AT, Blind, IDEA, IEP/MET, Itinerant Teacher
Assistive technology isn’t new. In fact, it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. It is believed that eyeglasses were invented in Italy between 1268 and 1289; and, the first recorded use of a wheelchair dates back to 5th Century China. This...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 28, 2022 | assistive technology, Blind, braille, CVI, described, inclusion, Low Vision, TVI, UEB
APH’s ConnectCenter was created to empower people toward greater independence and lifelong success by providing curated information and resources to assist children, parents, job seekers, adults, and older people who are blind or visually impaired. For upcoming...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 21, 2022 | ACVREP, assistive technology, Blind, braille, captioned video, instruction, lesson, Low Vision, Math, Strategies
Sometimes you need a concentrated burst of information. That’s what this webinar is. In a surprisingly small package, it provides a delicious base of Nemeth Code concepts. We will also discuss “recipes” for further study and reference, including tips for using braille...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jun 1, 2022 | ACVREP, assistive technology, braille, CVI, deaf-blind, disabilties, Reading, UEB, webinar
The Sight-Reading Braille modules are designed to teach the basics of sight-reading braille. There are five parts which teach the braille alphabet, capitalization, and basic punctuation. Click here to visit the resource. If you would like to take these modules and...
by Oran Tkatchov | Feb 24, 2022 | assistive technology, computers, disabilties, distance learning, edtech, instruction, learning, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, Uncategorized
Want to take a quick note but don’t want to use a sticky note and loose it? Want to keep them organized and have check lists? Watch this video to see how you can utilize Google Keep to stay organized! Click here to watch the tutorial video.
by Oran Tkatchov | Feb 24, 2022 | assistive technology, computers, Curriculum, distance learning, edtech, instruction, learning, Strategies, teaching, technology
Google Meet is a video conferencing tool offered by Google. It includes features to chat, conduct polls, Q&A, whiteboard, and more! Watch this tutorial to understand the tools and how to use Google Meet! Click here to watch the tutorial video.