by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 12, 2022 | instruction, learning, Strategies
Do you know your students? Do you REALLY know your students? Are you aware of the “cultural capital” (Pierre Bourdieu) your students have the potential to bring to—in fact, a gift to—the classroom? Cultural capital can be present in several forms, but in this...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 11, 2021 | Deaf, IEP/MET, instruction, Strategies, teaching
Do you need ideas for portable, easy-to-use, and fun instructional materials for your students? In this FREE course, Gail Wright, author, and veteran TODHH, shares her ideas for materials that not only help teaching but help students attain IEP goals and objectives...
by Oran Tkatchov | Sep 24, 2021 | ACVREP, Blind, learning, Low Vision, parents, Strategies
The Perkins School for the Blind has an e-learning portion of their site with lots of self-paced tutorials on topics ranging from teaching strategies to working with visually impaired students to sensory balance tutorials. By registering for ACVREP, CTLE credits,...
by Oran Tkatchov | Sep 15, 2021 | Classroom Management, learning, SEL, Strategies
Do you have students who have a hard time controlling their emotions? Are you unsure of the best approach to help meet your students’ social and emotional needs? One strategy to try is called a calm down corner. In 5 easy steps you can create a corner like this in...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 23, 2021 | assistive technology, Blind, computers, instruction, Low Vision, Strategies, teaching, Writing
Microsoft Word is a commonly-used application among individuals with a variety of disabilities and is reasonably accessible. In order for Word documents to be fully accessible, authors must follow the core principles outlined in the Overview of Accessible Documents....