Quick Learn: How to Convert a Mouse to a Switch

"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 convert a mouse into a switch controller for a student who has a physical or intellectual disability. After watching the video, return and check out the resources.

link to the youtube video of how to customize a mouse into a switch controller
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.

selection of videos from the tar heel gameplay site.
Tar Heel Gameplay is a collection of free, easy-to-play, and accessible games. Each game is speech enabled and may be accessed using multiple interfaces, including touch screens and 1 to 3 switches.
dancing crab video screenshot from the priory woods site.
These videos are designed to help children understand and generalise cause and effect (the action / reaction bond), one of the foundation stones for early learning.
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.