Remake of Making Tests Accessible with Technology by Maya Alexander https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu "Using Technology to Create and Administer Accessible Tests" (Salend, Spencer) 2009. en-us 2019-05-08 00:08:22 UTC 2019-05-08 00:28:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Why does this matter? mca2184 https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357859448
  • Think about ways we are testing students because sometimes the test itself is what is challenging the student.
  • *Consider why there is a discrepancy between students' classroom and testing performance.
    • ]]>     2019-05-08 00:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357859448     Text Legibility mca2184 https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357860238 Use technology to increase accessibility in the text on tests.
    -Font size (12-14)
    -Type of font (be consistent and use familiar fonts that are easy to read)
    -Case (DON'T WRITE IN ALL CAPS)
    -Line length (each line should be about 7-12 words long)]]>     2019-05-08 00:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357860238     Pair Visuals with Tests mca2184 https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357860599 "For example, the accessibility of a test item related to matching specific angles to their definitions can be increased by asking students to match the angle name to graphic representations depicting the different types of angles rather than text presenting their definitions."]]> 2019-05-08 00:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357860599 Motivation mca2184 https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357860943 "Technology-based testing also allows educators to create tests that enhance student motivation." 
    -Tailor questions to increase in difficulty or review concepts that are missed based on student input on test.]]>     2019-05-08 00:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357860943     Responding to Test Items mca2184 https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357861186 Alternative methods:
    -adapted switches
    -scanning systems
    -joysticks
    -headbands
    -sip and puff systems]]>     2019-05-08 00:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357861186     Would Recommend :) mca2184 https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357862164 This article has lots of great tangible tools and strategies to incorporate in the classroom!]]> 2019-05-08 00:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mca2184/5lijl79l3mtu/wish/357862164