My Accessibility

ONLINE & VIRTUAL LEARNING

What is the best way for you to hear online or virtually?
Is hearing through a computer/tablet as good as hearing someone live? Why or Why not?
How do you hear the computer/tablet? Through speakers? Headphones? DM System?
Do you need help in connecting technology?
What do you need to plug your DM system into the computer/tablet?
What can you do to improve your learning environment during online learning?
Do you know how to ask a question during an online lesson?
How do you find out how to ask a question?
Does it help to see the talker’s face?
- Do you know how to “pin” your teacher or another student?
- Do you know how to split your screen?
Do you know how to turn on closed captions? Why would this help?
Do you know how to access a transcript of the online class after it is finished?
How would it help to print out materials ahead of time so you can follow along?
How do you clarify information you may have misheard or misunderstood?
How do you increase your internet connectivity? Do you know your connection speed? Is it helpful to have other programs closed?

When in a breakout room, what could you do to facilitate hearing better, manage communication, and facilitate your participation? (e.g. strategies, tools)
Establishing rules for speaking, sharing ideas, and turn-taking in advance.

How comfortable are you asking for online/virtual accommodations?
How would you ask to meet with your teacher one-on-one?
How would you ask a teacher to visually represent student answers?
How do teachers visually represent answers?
What are the advantages of being placed into smaller breakout rooms? What would make you feel comfortable to participate in smaller breakout rooms?