Renee Shaffer

Renee Shaffer

Location: south carolina

About me

I am a career educator (27+ years) in higher education at the university and career college level.    I love helping colleagues put the pieces together to learn how to be the best instructor/educator possible.

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Andrew, Filling out online forms can be a traumatic event for those with disabilities, so try not to use them! Renee Shaffer
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Cyndy, yes, this has been a great tool of physicians! Renee Shaffer
Andrew, Yes, it is certainly a wide, far-reaching description that instructors need to be aware of. Those with disabilities might not be very evident. Renee Shaffer
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Andrew, Like the idea of extra time and you giving them the detailed information early. Be sure to have a transcript or something similar for all of those visuals. Renee Shaffer
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Cyndy, Bravo! Too often instructors forget about using the phone to communicate and bring that sense of familiarity back into the class. It can make a big difference for the student. Renee Shaffer
Claire, Good point. A lot of people don't realize that just changing the font can be so helpful to those with disabilities. Renee Shaffer
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Claire, yes, I heard that the new iMac is really cool that way. Renee Shaffer
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Claire, Good work using different formats. Any transcribes being used? How do you do the weekly office hours? Renee Shaffer
Claire, Any ideas why JAWS is a favorite. Renee Shaffer
Virginia, Do you work with your disabilities office? They can be of great help. Renee Shaffer

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