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Rachel Lindsay
By the end of this project, you will have created a Visual Tasks Guide to use with your students. As teachers, we are always looking for ways to help our students grow. For students with special needs or students who need organizational support, completing tasks in the correct order can be a challenge. By providing a visual guide, students are able to gain independence as they practice tasks such as dressing for the weather or getting ready for school.
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Project Overview
By the end of this project, you will have created a Visual Tasks Guide to use with your students. As teachers, we are always looking for ways to help our students grow. For students with special needs or students who need organizational support, completing tasks in the correct order can be a challenge. By providing a visual guide, students are able to gain independence as they practice tasks such as dressing for the weather or getting ready for school. This improves their life skills while increasing their confidence. Throughout this project, we will work together to create a template that you can use as is or modify to meet the unique needs of your students and we will learn how to implement it with your students.
*You will need a free Microsoft365 account for this project.
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Suitable for teachers who work with students with special needs or who need organizational support because it offers practical strategies for helping students complete tasks in the correct order
Short and beginner-friendly, this project requires only a free Microsoft365 account and minimal prior knowledge
Empowers students to develop independence and life skills by providing visual guides for tasks
Provides a template that can be customized to meet the specific needs of students
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Review how to use Microsoft365
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See if you can find videos or documents that explain how to use Microsoft365.
Review past coursework and study materials
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Revisit previously covered materials to strengthen your understanding of the concepts and principles that will be covered in this course.
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Visual Tasks Guide
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Review your notes from previous courses or textbooks on teaching students with special needs and supporting students with organizational challenges.
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Review any assigned readings or materials from the course syllabus to get an overview of the course content.
Review visual aids
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Familiarize yourself with different types of visual aids you can use to help students learn.
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Visual Organization
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Research different types of visual aids.
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Consider how these aids can be used to support student learning.
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Review 'Visual Strategies for Improving Comprehension'
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Gain insights and practical strategies for using visual aids in the classroom to improve student comprehension.
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Read the book.
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Take notes on key concepts and strategies.
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Identify ways to apply the strategies in your own teaching.
Volunteer in a classroom where visual aids are used effectively
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Gain hands-on experience and observe how visual aids are used to support student learning.
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Identify a classroom where visual aids are used effectively.
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Contact the teacher and offer to volunteer.
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Observe the teacher's use of visual aids.
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Assist the teacher with creating or using visual aids.
Find a card sorting tutorial
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Will teach you the basics of card sorting which is a key part of creating your Visual Task Guide.
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Card Sorting
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Look up 'card sorting tutorials' on the web and choose the one that best fits your needs.
Explore best practices for creating visual guides
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Follow tutorials to ensure that visual guides are accessible and effective for all learners.
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Inclusive Design
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Find tutorials on creating visual guides.
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Follow the instructions in the tutorials.
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Check for comprehension.
Create visual task guides for everyday tasks
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Apply the concepts you learn in the course by creating visual aids that can help students with special needs or organizational challenges complete everyday tasks more independently.
Browse courses on
Visual Tasks Guide
Show steps
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Identify a specific task that students may struggle with, such as getting dressed for school.
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Break down the task into smaller steps.
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Create a visual guide using images, symbols, or written instructions to illustrate each step.
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Test the visual guide with a student to ensure it is clear and helpful.
Collaborate with other educators
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Connect with other educators to share ideas and learn from their experiences using visual aids.
Show steps
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Join online forums or communities for educators.
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Attend local workshops or conferences.
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Reach out to other educators in your school or district.
Create a visual tasks guide prototype
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Put your learning into practice by designing a prototype for your visual tasks guide.
Browse courses on
Visual Aids
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Choose a specific task to focus on.
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Design a visual guide for the task.
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Get feedback on your prototype.
Develop a visual tasks guide for your classroom
Show steps
Synthesize your learning and create a valuable resource for your students and yourself.
Show steps
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Determine the specific tasks you want to address.
-
Gather materials and resources.
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Design and create the visual guide.
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Implement the visual guide in your classroom.
-
Evaluate the effectiveness of the visual guide and make adjustments as needed.
Develop a visual task guide for a specific student
Show steps
Put your learning into practice by creating a customized visual task guide tailored to the specific needs of a student you work with.
Browse courses on
Visual Tasks Guide
Show steps
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Observe the student and identify areas where they may benefit from visual support.
-
Work with the student to develop a personalized visual task guide.
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Implement the visual task guide and monitor its effectiveness.
-
Make adjustments to the visual task guide as needed based on the student's progress.
Review how to use Microsoft365
Show steps
Demonstrates familiarity with the Microsoft environment needed for this project and will make completing it much smoother.
Browse courses on
Office 365
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- See if you can find videos or documents that explain how to use Microsoft365.
Review past coursework and study materials
Show steps
Revisit previously covered materials to strengthen your understanding of the concepts and principles that will be covered in this course.
Browse courses on
Visual Tasks Guide
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review your notes from previous courses or textbooks on teaching students with special needs and supporting students with organizational challenges.
- Review any assigned readings or materials from the course syllabus to get an overview of the course content.
Review visual aids
Show steps
Familiarize yourself with different types of visual aids you can use to help students learn.
Browse courses on
Visual Organization
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Research different types of visual aids.
- Consider how these aids can be used to support student learning.
Nine other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all 12 activities
Review 'Visual Strategies for Improving Comprehension'
Show steps
Gain insights and practical strategies for using visual aids in the classroom to improve student comprehension.
View
Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension...
on Amazon
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read the book.
- Take notes on key concepts and strategies.
- Identify ways to apply the strategies in your own teaching.
Volunteer in a classroom where visual aids are used effectively
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience and observe how visual aids are used to support student learning.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a classroom where visual aids are used effectively.
- Contact the teacher and offer to volunteer.
- Observe the teacher's use of visual aids.
- Assist the teacher with creating or using visual aids.
Find a card sorting tutorial
Show steps
Will teach you the basics of card sorting which is a key part of creating your Visual Task Guide.
Browse courses on
Card Sorting
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Look up 'card sorting tutorials' on the web and choose the one that best fits your needs.
Explore best practices for creating visual guides
Show steps
Follow tutorials to ensure that visual guides are accessible and effective for all learners.
Browse courses on
Inclusive Design
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find tutorials on creating visual guides.
- Follow the instructions in the tutorials.
- Check for comprehension.
Create visual task guides for everyday tasks
Show steps
Apply the concepts you learn in the course by creating visual aids that can help students with special needs or organizational challenges complete everyday tasks more independently.
Browse courses on
Visual Tasks Guide
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a specific task that students may struggle with, such as getting dressed for school.
- Break down the task into smaller steps.
- Create a visual guide using images, symbols, or written instructions to illustrate each step.
- Test the visual guide with a student to ensure it is clear and helpful.
Collaborate with other educators
Show steps
Connect with other educators to share ideas and learn from their experiences using visual aids.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Join online forums or communities for educators.
- Attend local workshops or conferences.
- Reach out to other educators in your school or district.
Create a visual tasks guide prototype
Show steps
Put your learning into practice by designing a prototype for your visual tasks guide.
Browse courses on
Visual Aids
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Choose a specific task to focus on.
- Design a visual guide for the task.
- Get feedback on your prototype.
Develop a visual tasks guide for your classroom
Show steps
Synthesize your learning and create a valuable resource for your students and yourself.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Determine the specific tasks you want to address.
- Gather materials and resources.
- Design and create the visual guide.
- Implement the visual guide in your classroom.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the visual guide and make adjustments as needed.
Develop a visual task guide for a specific student
Show steps
Put your learning into practice by creating a customized visual task guide tailored to the specific needs of a student you work with.
Browse courses on
Visual Tasks Guide
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Observe the student and identify areas where they may benefit from visual support.
- Work with the student to develop a personalized visual task guide.
- Implement the visual task guide and monitor its effectiveness.
- Make adjustments to the visual task guide as needed based on the student's progress.
Career center
Learners who complete Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Teacher
Teacher
As a teacher, you will be responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans, grading assignments, and providing support to students. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective teacher, including how to use visual aids to help students learn. Creating visual tasks guides will also help you gain independence in teaching.
Curriculum Developer
Curriculum Developer
Curriculum developers create and develop educational programs, including courses and lesson plans. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective curriculum developer, including how to use visual aids to make learning more effective.
Instructional Designer
Instructional Designer
Instructional designers create and develop educational materials, including online courses and lesson plans. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective instructional designer, including how to use visual aids to make learning more engaging.
Educational Consultant
Educational Consultant
Educational consultants provide advice and support to schools and other educational organizations. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective educational consultant, including how to use visual aids to help improve teaching and learning.
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Special education teachers work with students with disabilities. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective special education teacher, including how to use visual aids to help students with disabilities learn.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-language pathologists help people with communication disorders. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective speech-language pathologist, including how to use visual aids to help people with communication disorders improve their communication skills.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists help people with disabilities learn how to perform everyday tasks. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective occupational therapist, including how to use visual aids to help people with disabilities learn how to perform everyday tasks.
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physical therapists help people with physical disabilities learn how to move and function. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective physical therapist, including how to use visual aids to help people with physical disabilities learn how to move and function.
Educational Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Educational psychologists help people with learning disabilities. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective educational psychologist, including how to use visual aids to help people with learning disabilities learn more effectively.
Disability Advocate
Disability Advocate
Disability advocates help people with disabilities fight for their rights. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective disability advocate, including how to use visual aids to help people with disabilities fight for their rights.
Social Worker
Social Worker
Social workers help people with a variety of social and emotional issues. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective social worker, including how to use visual aids to help people with social and emotional issues improve their lives.
School Counselor
School Counselor
School counselors help students with academic, social, and emotional issues. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective school counselor, including how to use visual aids to help students with academic, social, and emotional issues.
Job Coach
Job Coach
Job coaches help people with disabilities find and keep jobs. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective job coach, including how to use visual aids to help people with disabilities find and keep jobs.
Rehabilitation Counselor
Rehabilitation Counselor
Rehabilitation counselors help people with disabilities return to work or school. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective rehabilitation counselor, including how to use visual aids to help people with disabilities return to work or school.
Case Manager
Case Manager
Case managers help people with disabilities access services and resources. This course can help you develop the skills you need to be an effective case manager, including how to use visual aids to help people with disabilities access services and resources.
For more career information including salaries, visit:
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
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A practical guide to using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to teach children with autism to communicate.
A guide to the TEACCH approach to autism spectrum disorders, helpful for understanding the context of visual tasks guides.
A handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders, helpful for understanding the context of visual tasks guides.
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A book about the autistic brain helpful for understanding the needs of students in the context of visual tasks guides.
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A book about the inner voice of a thirteen-year-old boy with autism, helpful for understanding the needs of students in the context of visual tasks guides.
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A book about the history of autism, helpful for understanding the context of visual tasks guides.
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Good to know
Suitable for teachers who work with students with special needs or who need organizational support because it offers practical strategies for helping students complete tasks in the correct order
Short and beginner-friendly, this project requires only a free Microsoft365 account and minimal prior knowledge
Empowers students to develop independence and life skills by providing visual guides for tasks
Provides a template that can be customized to meet the specific needs of students
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