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Arrange seating in your classroom so that each student has a clear line of sight to you and the visual aids, such as PowerPoints.

  • Students with visual impairment benefit immensely from a classroom layout that already ensures a clear line of sight to the important classroom objects.
  • Note from the CS Teaching Tips Team: Check out our tip about students with wheelchairs for additional ways you can make your classroom setup more accessible.

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"Universal Design: Implications for Computing Education" by Sheryl Burgstahler.

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