Imagine the car of your dreams. Imagine that you’re about to take a spin in this car. What is the first thing you might need to do as you prepare to drive it? Would you adjust the seat so that you could reach the pedals comfortably? Would the side or rearview mirrors need to be modified to ensure a good line of sight? Sound and temperature settings are available to ensure that the driver is comfortable and can focus on driving safely.
Setting up a device for students can be thought of in a similar way. Personalizing a device sets up students for success as they utilize it. Giving them ownership of this is not only important, but imperative, as they navigate the challenges of using it for greater learning purposes. Students need to know how to access these options and be able to go back and change them if something isn’t working the way they prefer it to work. The accessibility settings provide many tools for students to use their device to its optimal level.
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