Examples of technology tools that can be used to address visual-spatial or motor control difficulties.

Examples of technology tools that can be used to address visual-spatial or motor control difficulties

Students who have difficulties with visual-spatial or motor control in the classroom will find the following devises useful in and out of the classroom:

MathPad and MathPad Plus 

“MathPad is an alternative and accessible tool used to support basic skill instruction in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Math problems can be quickly entered, displayed in the appropriate format, and solved with minimum keystrokes, movements or prompting. MathPad is accessible through IntelliKeys, switches, a standard keyboard and the mouse.” MathPad (basic) works by using a talking math programs. MathPad plus was created to help aide with fractions and decimals.

Virtual Pencil Arithmetic

This software was designed for students who can't use a pencil or have difficulties with a pencil. This software allows the user to complete math problems with the click of the mouse. Below is a YouTube video that explains in depth how it can be used. 

In the learning from my textbook and research online, there are a ton more devices that I could have posted about. I picked the two that stood out the most to me and the two I think would be more beneficial in the classroom. If you would like more information on this topic I urge you to research this online. There are so many neat things that can be learned within this topic. 

References: 

MathPad and MathPad Plus:  http://www.intellitools.com/mathpad.html

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ctaAR4gGMw