Digital Transitions
Educators and publishers are working to resolve new issues as our classrooms transition to digital learning environments. Digital Transitions is a resource to help educators to provide feedback and to keep current on evolving transition topics. The current transition topics are: how to convert and create digital materials; information about online assessments; accessible online and digital materials resources; and, the transition to UEB braille code.
Remote O&M Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: Building a Mental Map
A graduating high school senior builds a mental map of Elon University using a digital map and a virtual O&M lesson.
Creating CVI-Friendly Videos using PowerPoint
Quick and easy method to create CVI-friendly videos using PowerPoint and two free web applications.
Webinar: Creating Accessible Maps Using SAS Graphics Accelerator and Google Maps
Free webinar on how to create and use accessible digital maps.
TeachersPayTeachers School Access: Free During School Closures
Have you discovered TpT - teacher-created resources for teachers?
Inaccessible vs. Accessible PDFs: Making All PDFs Accessible!
Learn how to convert inaccessible PDFs accessible with a screen reader!
Create Higher Quality Digital Materials for Remote Learning
Replace poor quality photos of print worksheets with scanned PDFs using your iPhone.
School Closures: Emerging Patterns for Students with Visual Impairments
Reflections from TVIs on the impact of virtual classrooms and remote instruction for students with VIB after the first couple of weeks of school closures.
How to Keep Your Zoom Meetings Safe
Tips on how to set your Zoom sessions to keep them private.
Interlining Braille: Remotely!
Is your student completing assignment in braille during COVID-19 school closures?