Quick Learn: Construct a Laptop Keyboard Cover

"Sometimes we don't have our store-bought technology available to us so we have to customize; we have to go back to our roots and build what we need."

Join Nancy Hoppe as she demonstrates how to create a laptop keyboard cover that students can rest their wrists and forearms on while using a touch screen. After watching the video, return and check out the resources.

still shot from the video on creating a keyboard cover
Resources 
screenshot of the starfall website
Starfall is a free and low-cost service with reading and pre-reading supports for PreK through Grade 3.

tar heel reader screenshot
Tar Heel Reader is a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. It includes tools for creating your own books.
screenshot of owlie boo website with games for: pressing keys, moving the mouse, and clicking and dragging.
Activities to practice:

  • Pressing Keys
  • Moving the Mouse
  • Clicking & Dragging
Visit the Technology & Learning Connections website for additional tools and resources to help prepare all students for college, career, and life. You can also view past editions of the AT & UDL Newsletter on our Resources page.
This resource was funded through the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services with IDEA Part B dollars. The information and resources are provided as a free awareness service to the educational community and do not reflect any specific endorsement by any parties involved. Please note that access to some resources may be blocked by individual school districts.
MTSS - A multi-tiered system of supports.