[NABS-L] Virtual Audio Lessons for Mathematics

[Mariya Vasileva]

I think that’s a really cool program for people to utilize if you don’t have access to resources for braille to do math with. However, have you ever considered adding college level math like calculus or linear algebra for students that are in those courses that always can’t get Braille  resources, especially if they’re using my math lab and other online math programs. send

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> On Jul 25, 2020, at 6:02 PM, Bhavya shah via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dear NABS family,
> 
> I am Bhavya Shah, a blind mathematics enthusiast and a student at
> Stanford University. I am currently working on Math By Ear, a virtual
> audio lesson series teaching Math to blind and visually impaired
> school students.
> 
> While many of us recently enjoyed the incredible virtual convention,
> something blind students often don't get to enjoy is Math. Whether it
> is graphs and figures, absence of Nemeth Braille and Math ML material,
> all too often are we confronted with artificial barriers to an
> accessible Math education. As someone who has faced and overcome these
> challenges first-hand, I am trying to bridge this gap through Math By
> Ear.
> 
> As part of Math By Ear, I am creating free audio lessons teaching Math
> - concepts, logic, practice questions and everything in between - for
> blind students to access online at their own pace, at their own
> convenience. I am delighted to share that audio lessons covering the
> entirety of Linear Equations in One Variable are now up at
> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWw5teCwHdlCEvGuz5f8kTaCr_Td6Ntt5.
> 
> Whether you are a middle/secondary/high school blind student yourself
> or are an ally of one, I would love to hear your feedback on Math By
> Ear. Do you think something isn't working and needs to change? Is
> there a specific chapter I should cover next? Do you have any
> questions or concerns about this project? Comments, criticisms and
> compliments are always welcome! As a blind student lucky to have
> discovered the beauty of mathematics, this is my attempt at giving
> back.
> 
> Best Regards,
> Bhavya Shah
> Stanford University | Class of 2024
> 
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