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Solutions for using STEM based curricular materials | Proposal No: 3198 | Bios & Handouts |
Speaker(s)
- Ron Stewart, Managing Consultant, AHEAD
- Abi James, Assistive Technology Reaseacher, University of Southhampton
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| Length of Session (in hours): 3-hr | Format: Lecture | Expertise Level: Beginner | Type of session: Not provided |
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Mathematical notation is used throughout STEM subjects to represent mathematical concepts via symbols and their spatial locations. In order to learn and utilise mathematical concepts, students must recognise each individual symbol as well as what the symbol represents in its particular location. They must be able to clearly recognise each structure accurately without ambiguity. This can form a particular challenge for students who are visually impaired or have a learning disability. In order to provide assistive technologies to remove these barrier we must address a triad of areas: the availability of accessible learning materials; assistive technology that is able to recognise the math notation; and ensure that the math is spoken in a form which meets the student’s needs and preferences.
Recent advances in technology has led to number of assistive technologies supporting maths notation. In this workshop we will discuss:
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Speaker Bio(s)
Ron Stewart
Ron Stewart is an internationally recognized expert in the field of Accessible Educational Materials. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he is Managing Consultant for AltFormat Solutions LLC, a consulting group composed of many of the leaders in the field of curricular accessibility.