Using 3D Printed Models in the Science Classroom for Students with Visual Impairments
Department
School of Education
Brief Biography
Karen E. Koehler, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Shawnee State University and the Program Director of the TVI Consortium - a multi-university collaborative for educator preparation. She has presented at state and national conferences on topics related to educator preparation in sensory disabilities, collaborative University partnerships, STEM education and accessibility for students with visual impairments.
Presentation Location
University Center East Ballroom
Presentation Start Date and Time
20-2-2019 11:00 AM
Presentation End Date and Time
20-2-2019 12:00 PM
Brief Abstract
3-D printing has been hailed as a technology breakthrough in the education of students who are blind and visually impaired, but little research exists to support these claims. This session presents the results of two qualitative studies exploring the use of 3-D printed models as an instructional tool in a middle school science classroom for students with visual impairments.
Presentation Length
45-50 min.
Recommended Citation
Koehler, Karen, "Using 3D Printed Models in the Science Classroom for Students with Visual Impairments" (2019). Faculty Research and Teaching Expo. 3.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/ffa/Faculty_Presentations_2019/February_20_2019/3
Using 3D Printed Models in the Science Classroom for Students with Visual Impairments
University Center East Ballroom
3-D printing has been hailed as a technology breakthrough in the education of students who are blind and visually impaired, but little research exists to support these claims. This session presents the results of two qualitative studies exploring the use of 3-D printed models as an instructional tool in a middle school science classroom for students with visual impairments.