2. Closed circuit televisions(CCTVs)
This can be used in a Comprehension lesson , where the reading
material would be projected through the device . The passage
would be largely displayed on the device , making it possible
for students to read the passage and answer questions.
3. Braille
Students now have more access to classroom handouts in Braille.
Teachers can scan pages into a computer and then use specialist
software programs and printers to "translate" the text into Braille.
For example, a teacher can turn a page of French into French
Braille and then use a specialized embossing machine to convert
that text onto a printed page of Braille. Other innovative ideas for
using Braille include work by the University of Illinois. It is
developing small sculptures, cast from bronze, with mathematical
equations on them to help children between 7 and 10.
4. Audio support
This would be a good device to aid students in read aloud. The
students would be able to keep up with other students in the
class in reading. (Republic Reader) The teacher would be able
to assess the student, to determine if he or she is ready to move
on to the next level in the reader.
5. Talking Web browsers
This technology can be used in a vocabulary lesson, where
students can used it to find the meaning of a list of word,
which can later be used in creative writing. The text to speech
device word convert the meaning of the word into audio
format so that would be able to choose the appropriate
meaning for the word.
6. Large or color-coded keys keyboard
The keyboard features color-coded consonants and vowels, which can
easily be used by students in a phonics lesson.
For instance:- students will be able to blend consonant- vowel -consonant
(CVC) together to form one syllable words such as cat, mat, sat and fat.
The color coded numbers can be used in a math lesson to teach addition
and subtraction .
Given a sentence, the teacher can ask the students to punctuate the sentence
.The students will be able to do so using the color coded keyboard.
7. Portable word processing device
This electronic note taker with a Braille keyboard can help students
take notes on any subject area, the teacher can also attach the device
to a printer to print notes in Braille. The teacher can then compile
similar note together e.g. Social studies notes to create a book which
the student would have.
While dictation is been taught, students who are blind or visually
impaired would be able to used this device to partake in the lesson as
well.