- Vary the methods for response and navigation
- Optimize access to tools and assistive technologies
White Boards
This is a low tech tool which allows students to respond to question in writing but without having to keep their answers. Students can respond to verbal or written questions using a dry erase marker and then erase it and move on to the next. Dry erase boards can be used for a number of reasons and this is just one. They provide multiple means of action and expression by varying the methods for response. This is one way that students can respond that it a little more interesting and fun then a pencil and paper.
Talking Calculator
This is a low tech tool which allows students who have trouble seeing to use a calculator. This calculator talks to them and reads the numbers out loud. The talking calculator provides multiple means of action and expression by optimizing access to tools and assistive technologies. This calculator is an assistive technology for some students but could be used by all students.
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Math Music CD
This is a tool which allows students to learn math through music. You can simply put in the CD and listen to songs which help you learn math. This can be very helpful for auditory learners and it allows students to make a connection to math through song. The math music CD provides multiple means of action and expression by optimizing access to tools and assistive technologies. This CD could be an assistive technology for students who have trouble seeing and need auditory materials.
Pencil Grips
This is a low tech tool which helps students who don't have the motto skills to properly grip a pencil. Pencil grips show students where to hold the pencil and provide and larger surface for students to hold. Pencil grips provide multiple means of action and expression by optimizing access to tools and assistive technologies. These grips can be used as assistive technology or simply as tools to help all students hold a pencil and write.
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