Tactile
Markers
The following list explores ways
for brailling students to independently indicate to teachers (and themselves)
their choice in, for example, multiple-choice questions. These methods
can also be used by the teacher or the student, to indicate errors needing
correction in the students work.
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Fuzzy stickers buy small ones
or large ones and cut them into smaller pieces. Stick them in a sticker
book. They can then be peeled off easily and used by the students.
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Crayon (1) this makes a tactual
mark when a wire board is placed beneath the page. Draw a line under or
beside the selected response.
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Crayon (2) rub out the braille
number or letter of their choice with a crayon.
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Stylus place a piece of foam
beneath the page and have the student poke a hole in the paper.
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Blu-tac the student can stick
a blob to the paper to indicate their choice.
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Eraser (1) use an eraser or
fingernail to scratch out the letter indicating the correct answer. Circle
the answer in pencil for the teacher.
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Eraser (2) braille a "for"
sign (or any other sign) before each choice and have the student erase
the symbol next to the chosen answer.
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Hole punch put a hole in the
paper to indicate the choice.
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Stapler put a staple in the
paper to indicate the choice.
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Drawing pins attach the braille
paper to a piece of cork board with large clips. This works best if only
one or two sheets of braille are used. The teacher can check the answers
immediately.
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Masking tape folded a little
bit over itself so that it makes a small tab to indicate the choice.
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Paper reinforcers they look
like life savers and you lick them.
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Paperclips slide on to the
paper to indicate the choice.
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Feel 'n Peel Stickers -these
multi-use tactile/visual stickers are useful for both students and adults.
The bright, translucent colored stickers are made of durable plastic. Examples
of use: - Point Symbols: graphs, game boards
Assorted Stickers Kit (over 2,300):
1-08843-00..US $46.00
Point Symbol Sticker Kit (over 1,200):
1-08846-00..US $12.50
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Quick Draw Paper
Create instant tactile graphics
that are useful for a wide variety of art, orientation and mobility, diagramming
and educational activities. simply draw on paper surface with a water-based
marker and the lines will swell instantly and become tactile. Includes
10 sheets, manual in large print and braille and two water-based markers
1-04960-00 US $21.50
Feel 'n Peel Stickers and Quick
Draw Paper are available from:
The American Printing House for
the Blind
Address: 1839 Frankfort Avenue
Post Office Box 6085
Louisville, KY 40206-0085 USA
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