Teaching Math to Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

In this webcast, Susan Osterhaus from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired shares her insights related to instructional strategies and resources for teaching math to students who are blind or visually impaired. She talks about the use of technology and the challenges of standardized testing for this population.

The chapters in this webcast are: 1. Introduction, 2. The Importance of Nemeth Code, 3. Producing Accessible Math Materials, 4. Applying a Multisensory Approach and Universal Design to Math Instruction, 5. Technology Tools for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, 6. Helpful Teaching Aids for Teachers and Students, 7. Issues and Challenges with Standardized Testing, and 8. Final Thoughts.