[nobe-l] Newly vision impaired and technology teacher

[sarah at sarahblakelarose.com]

Hi, Ren.
What types of technology are you responsible for teaching? What is the age/grade range of the students you are working with? Are you still able to see the screen at all? Finally, have you received any training in the use of adaptive technology or did you have prior knowledge in this area before losing your sight?
Please pardon the questions in return but this really impacts how you will approach your job and how you will succeed in it. For some people this would not be the best reassignment. I'm sure you are aware that many people are teaching thair subjects without their vision. I hope that your reassignment is one that you feel considers your best skills as well as your loss of sight.
 

Rev. Sarah Blake LaRose
http://www.sarahblakelarose.com
Accessible instruction in Biblical languages

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Subject: [nobe-l] Newly vision impaired and technology teacher

 Hi everyone!

I have lost my vision to the point where I was reassigned with my school district to teach technology. Are there any tips or routines that you might be willing to share? I am experienced in the classroom, but I am not experienced and being able to instruct without vision. Is there any technology programs are applications that you use? Any information that you have in this area is greatly appreciated. I am scrambling to  create a situation that would be successful for the students as well as  myself.
Thank you in advance for anyone who has experience or knowledge in these areas. I have been teaching for over 20 years, but I have not had to teach with visual limitations as an educator before. Thank you so much!

Ren Leach
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