Beyond the Code: Fostering Literacy, Social Skills, and Independence for Students Who Are Visually Impaired with KaiBot Robotics - 36797
Robotics can be far more than a coding activity. When designed with accessibility in mind, robotics becomes a powerful instructional tool for students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. This session explores how KaiBots can support learning well beyond basic programming by providing tactile, multisensory experiences that reinforce literacy, social interaction, orientation, and mobility (O&M), and STEM concepts.
This session is designed for educators and service providers working with students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. It highlights how accessible robotics can promote confidence, problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world learning experiences that extend far beyond coding.
Audiences
Teacher - Special Education, Braille Transcribers
Objectives
Through classroom strategies, activity examples, and implementation ideas, participants will examine how KaiBots can be used to strengthen braille readiness, build communication and collaboration skills, and create meaningful opportunities for students to practice independence within the Expanded Core Curriculum.
Session
64747
Fee
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Seats Left
30
T-TESS
2.4,1.3,2.2,4.3
Registration Deadline
10/23/2026
Credit Type
Professional Development
Duration
06:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Ben Davisson ESC Region 11
For assistance contact:
Ben Davisson
Specialist, Statewide Visually Impaired & Deafblind, Special Programs
BDavisson@esc11.net
(817) 740-7637
For assistance contact:
Daisy Sheardown
Special Education Technician
dsheardown@esc11.net
(817) 740-3606
Offered Again On
- 10/23/2026 9:00 am
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