[NABS-L] Virtual Audio Lessons for Mathematics

[Bhavya shah]

Dear Mariya,

Thank you so much for your kind words and your thoughtful suggestion.
Unfortunately, I am not currently looking at teaching college-level
Math because (a) I am in the early stages of my own undergraduate
studies so am unqualified to teach linear algebra to others, and (b)
my belief and personal experience has been that a solid foundation in
Math enables you to manage higher level Math with greater ease despite
greater accessibility challenges. Therefore, I think I will focus on
school level Math for now so as to help students build that
foundation. Having said that, I will note down your suggestion of
calculus and linear algebra in my to-do list so that I can consider
covering those topics in the future. Again, many thanks for your
input!

Thanks.

On 7/26/20, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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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