Effective: 2017-2021
Funding Type: ECR:Core
Principal Investigators: Nicholas Giudice, Jenna Gorlewicz, Dr. Derrick Smith, Andreas M Stefik
Institutions: University of Maine, Saint Louis University, University of Alabama in Huntsville, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Students with disabilities often have fewer opportunities for experiential learning, an important component of quality STEM education. With continued shifts toward the use of digital media to supplement instruction in STEM classrooms, much of the content remains inaccessible, particular for students with visual impairments. The promise of technology and use of tactile graphics is an effective, emerging innovation for providing more complete access to important information and materials. Tactile...