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Description: Do you need ideas to jumpstart enthusiastic experiences with tactile graphics? Attend this webinar and learn how to cultivate essential tactile literacy skills through fun activities using APH products. Although the activities are tailored for young tactile readers, older students who lack formal instruction and previous exposure to tactile displays can benefit from the shared strategies as well.Instructor: Karen J. PoppeInstructor s Title: Tactile Literacy Project ManagerInstructor s Affiliation: American Printing House for the Blind Primary Core or ECC Area: ECC: Sensory Efficiency/Tactile LearningTarget Audience: Teacher of the Visually Impaired; Preschool Teachers; O&M Specialists; Tactile Graphic Designers; Paraprofessionals; Parents of young tactile readersPre-requisite knowledge: General awareness and use of tactile graphic products/materials tailored for the visually impaired studentsLesson Plan Goal: Demonstrate purposeful, hands-on strategies and products to cultivate a young child s tactile literacy skills within academic and recreational contexts.Learning Objectives: Participants will identify at least 10 important tactile skills needed by young students and products/materials to support the development of each skill. Participants will identify a variety of games and activities that can be used to encourage tactile skill development within a recreational context. Participants will be able to locate the online Tactile Skills Matrix that pairs tactile skills with available APH products. Participants will discuss their own creative ways to encourage development of tactile skillsMaterials Needed: None |
