Unlock Learning for All: Empowering Equity with Kami

Outline

I. Introduction (5 minutes)

Content:
Welcome and introductions (briefly introduce yourself and your experience with inclusive technology).
Statement of the session's purpose: To equip educators with concrete strategies for using Kami to create more accessible and equitable learning environments.
Briefly highlight the importance of accessibility and equity in education.
Engagement:
Icebreaker (1 minute): Quick, optional poll (e.g., "What's one word that comes to mind when you think of accessibility?") using a platform like Mentimeter or a quick show of hands.
Connecting with Audience (2 minutes): Share a relatable anecdote or statistic highlighting the diverse learning needs in classrooms. Briefly ask attendees about their own experiences or challenges related to accessibility.
Time: 5 minutes
Process: Whole group introduction, optional interactive poll, brief open question to the audience.
II. Understanding the Foundations (10 minutes)

Content:
Brief overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles (representation, action & expression, engagement) and how accessibility aligns with them. (3 minutes)
Introduction to Kami as a versatile tool for supporting UDL and accessibility. (2 minutes)
Overview of the specific Kami features that will be the focus of the session: audio comments, video integration, and document setting adjustments. (5 minutes)
Engagement:
Think-Pair-Share (3 minutes): Pose a question like, "What is one barrier to learning you've observed in your classroom?" Have attendees briefly think individually, discuss with a neighbor, and then share a few responses with the whole group.
Visual Examples (2 minutes): Show short visual examples (screenshots or a very brief demo) of how the featured Kami tools can address different learning needs.
Time: 10 minutes
Process: Whole group presentation with visual aids, think-pair-share activity.
III. Deep Dive into Kami Features (30 minutes)

A. Leveraging Audio Comments (10 minutes)
Content:
Step-by-step demonstration of how to record, embed, and listen to audio comments in Kami. (4 minutes)
Practical applications: providing verbal feedback, explaining complex instructions, offering personalized support for struggling learners, supporting auditory learners. (3 minutes)
Tips for effective audio comment creation (clarity, conciseness, tone). (3 minutes)
Engagement:
Live Demo (5 minutes): Demonstrate the process in real-time within a Kami document.
Quick Practice (5 minutes): If feasible and time allows, have attendees with devices briefly practice recording a short audio comment on a provided sample document (via a shared link).
B. Integrating Video for Enhanced Understanding (10 minutes)
Content:
Demonstration of how to embed videos (from YouTube, Google Drive, etc.) into Kami documents. (3 minutes)
Practical applications: providing visual explanations, offering alternative content delivery for diverse learners, incorporating multimedia resources. (4 minutes)
Considerations for video selection and accessibility (captions, transcripts). (3 minutes)
Engagement:
Showcase (3 minutes): Display examples of how video integration can enhance understanding for different subjects or learning styles.
Brainstorming (7 minutes): In small groups (breakout rooms if virtual, or table groups in person), have attendees brainstorm specific ways they could use video within their subject areas using Kami. Have each group share one idea.
C. Adjusting Document Settings for Visual Accessibility (10 minutes)
Content:
Step-by-step guide on how to adjust text size, font, color, line spacing, and background color within Kami. (4 minutes)
Practical applications: supporting students with visual impairments, dyslexia, or visual processing sensitivities. (3 minutes)
Demonstration of using Kami's annotation tools with adjusted settings. (3 minutes)
Engagement:
Interactive Poll (3 minutes): Ask attendees about common visual accessibility challenges they've encountered.
Guided Exploration (7 minutes): Provide a link to a sample Kami document and guide attendees to explore the different document setting adjustments on their own devices. Encourage them to share their observations or questions.
Time: 30 minutes (10 minutes per feature)
Process: Live demonstrations, individual practice (optional), small group brainstorming, interactive polls, guided exploration.
IV. Connecting to Practice and Reflection (10 minutes)

Content:
Review of the key Kami features discussed and their potential impact on accessibility and equity. (3 minutes)
Strategies for effectively integrating these tools into lesson planning and assessment. (4 minutes)
Importance of ongoing reflection on the effectiveness of these strategies in meeting diverse student needs. (3 minutes)
Engagement:
Think-Aloud (3 minutes): Model how you might reflect on the use of one of the Kami features after implementing it in a lesson.
Quick Reflection Activity (7 minutes): Provide attendees with a simple reflection prompt (e.g., "What is one way you can immediately apply one of these Kami features in your teaching? What potential impact might it have?") and have them jot down their thoughts individually or share briefly with a partner.
Time: 10 minutes
Process: Whole group review, think-aloud modeling, individual or paired reflection.
V. Q&A and Wrap-up (5 minutes)

Content:
Open the floor for questions.
Share resources for further learning about Kami and accessibility.
Thank attendees for their participation.
Engagement:
Open Q&A session.
Share a link to a resource document or website via chat (if virtual) or a handout (if in-person).
Time: 5 minutes
Process: Whole group Q&A, sharing of resources.

Supporting research

https://www.kamiapp.com/solutions/accessible-learning/