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C191 | Inclusive STEM: Yes, Everyone Really Can Code! (Room SOUTH 310D)

29 Jan 19
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Inclusion & Special Education

Students with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in STEM careers, with fewer than 10 percent of all undergraduate students in STEM fields reporting a disability. It all starts in the early grades when students are first exposed to STEM activities. This session will explore techniques for making STEM content more accessible to all learners, followed by demonstrations of apps and extensions for improving access to math and science. We’ll also discuss how to use Swift Playgrounds for accessible coding and see demos of Apple’s “Everyone Can Code” and how it can be used with built-in iPad accessibility features such as VoiceOver and Switch Control to make coding accessible to all learners.