Within technology, adaptations are not limited to program
systems. Some modifications can include alternative keyboards. Alternative
keyboards can be characterized into four major categories: expanded keyboards,
mini-keyboards, one-handed keyboards, and on-screen keyboards. Expanded
keyboards consist of large letters and numbers, on an oversized keyboard,
assisting students who have poor fine motor skills. Mini-keyboards are physically smaller than
the standardized keyboard. Allowing students with poor range of motion, or
students who possess stronger accuracy within a smaller range of motion, to
access a keyboard effectively. One-handed keyboards are structured for learners
who have strong finger dexterity, with the availability of one hand. On screen
keyboards are available on the screen of a computer, utilizing the mouse to
make a specific selection of a number, letter or symbol. On screen keyboards
are focused to learners who do not have strong motor skills. Before starting
the process of UDL, it is important to implement the appropriate adaptations
for learning. Depending on the target audience, many adaptations are available
for access to the computer.
ONE HANDED KEYBOARD:
MINI KEYBOARD:
ON SCREEN KEYBOARD:
EXPANDED KEYBOARD:
Dell, A., Newton, D., & Petroff, J. (2012). Assistive Technology in the Classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
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