May 29, 2013
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GOOD-BYE and FINAL NOTES FROM KAY
Our Center has had a lot of different names through the years -- Captioning Center, Computer Resource Center, Resource Materials Center … I have worked in this Center for 29 of the 35 years that I have worked in Florida. I was a Language Captioning Specialist for 14 years, and have been in this position since 1997. I will be retiring this summer, so this is my last issue of Tech Notes. The past 35 years have flown by. It has been great working with all of you, and I appreciate all of your support. Thanks for the memories!
I know your first question is probably, "What will happen to Tech Notes?" Never fear! This is the last issue for the 2012-2013 school year, but it will return in August! I started writing Tech Notes in 1997 when I moved into this position. At that time, Dorothy Hesson had been sending a Weekly Tidbits message, and was using the old FIRN email system (for those of you that have been around for a while). The format has changed over the years, but our intent has always been to keep you up to date with technology, and make you aware of conferences and resources. At this time, the plan is for Brian to become the "editor" for Tech Notes, but everyone will make contributions. Resources for teachers of blind/visually impaired students will also be added. The name may eventually change — Tech Notes does actually share information about lots more than technology — but the intent will still be to share information with you.
Aural Habilitation Resources
Auditory Assessment Tools:
*Want training in how to use the SPICE with your students? Be sure and vote for it on our annual survey!
I hope everyone has a great summer! I work all summer long, so if you have questions, want to set up a meeting, or anything at all, don't hesitate to contact me.
Mandy Longo, M.S.
CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist
Outreach Specialist
RMTC/OSBD
Find me on Facebook
Follow me on Twitter: @MandyLongoSLP
Participate in our survey
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JOB OPENING
There is job opening for an Infant-Toddler teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing for the School District of Palm Beach County. If interested, email Tami Kroeck.
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WHERE DO I FIND MY RESOURCES?
Through the years, many of you have asked me where I find all the resources. There have been many ways. I often start looking on one site and then get buried going from one site to another. Other times, I find them just through an Internet search. I thought I would share some of the sites I subscribe to:
SimpleK12
I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned SimpleK12. It is an amazing site with lots of resources. Their webinars are fantastic, and I have gotten a lot of information that I've shared with you. Here are just a few of the FREE webinars that will be offered in the next few weeks:
Note: You will see a full license price of $297 per year on the website. Watch a webinar. At the end, there will be an offer with a big discount. Also, check with your school/district. Perhaps they already have a site license. If they don't, recommend it to them. It's a great way for districts to provide professional development for their staff.
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SUMMER READING RESOURCES
“AMP UP” Summer Language and Literacy
www.facebook.com/accessiblematerialsproject
www.youtube.com/AMPresources
Over 80 language rich videos and educational links are available on these sites. Enrich summer learning; share these links with deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their families.
Sandy G. Huston
Accessible Materials Project Manager
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
890 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
404-296-7101 (school number)
404-298-4889 (AMP Studio)
404-348-8414 (local vp number)
404-299-4485 (fax)
shuston@doe.k12.ga.us
Like us at: www.facebook.com/accessiblematerialsproject
Subscribe to AMP at: www.youtube.com/ampaasd
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SIGNING SAVVY NEWSLETTER
This is a link to the new newsletter from Signing Savvy. They have some new stories from WonderGrove Kids. The stories are animated and captioned, and key words are signed. The newsletter has a discount offer if you subscribe before June 1.
As a visitor to the Signing Savvy site, you can browse for signs by letter. You can join Signing Savvy for free. When you log into your free membership, you have access to five sign searches per day. If you have a paid membership, you have full access to all Signing Savvy features -- unlimited searching, larger videos, the ability to create wordlists, use flashcards and quizzes, ability to print signs, ability to build phrases, and access to their mobile app (for iOS devices (Apple), Android, and Kindle Fire).
Their prices:
12-Month Full Membership for $49.95
Great value! This membership includes a one time fee of $49.95 (not automatically renewed).
3-Year Full Membership for $99.95
33% discount over 12-month rate! This membership includes a one time fee of $99.95 (not automatically renewed).
4-Month Full Membership for $24.95
Ideal for a semester class! This membership includes a one time fee of $24.95 (not automatically renewed).
1-Month Full Membership for $9.95
Lowest cost of entry! This membership includes a one time fee of $9.95 (not automatically renewed).
Monthly Full Membership Subscription for $9.95
Auto-Renewing Membership! Your subscription will be automatically renewed each month. Monthly subscriptions are handled through PayPal. You can cancel your subscription at anytime. If you cancel, your membership will continue for the remainder of the time you have paid for.
Registered Guest (free)
This gives you additional features over visitors and is free. However, it does not provide all the features of full membership.
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ALL STUDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM LEARNING AND USING SIGN LANGUAGE
This article by Phil Nast appeared in the May issue of NEA's EdVoices. He relates the struggles his younger hearing daughter had with speech, and how sign language helped her. I hope you will take the time to read it.
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iREAD GRAPHIC NOVELS SUMMER CAMP
The University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) is hosting a one-of-a-kind iRead Graphic Novels summer camp for students in third through eighth grade who are deaf or hard of hearing from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, in Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, Room 1100A. The camp is free due to a generous grant provided by the COEHS Dean’s Education Advisory Council.
iRead Graphic Novels is a summer camp designed to bring literature to life and motivate students who are deaf and struggling readers. The camp will also strengthen the teaching skills of pre-service teachers enrolled at UNF in either childhood/literacy or deaf education.
Campers will be provided an introduction and hands-on experience with reading graphic novels and will be offered a step-by-step process that focuses on how students can use modern technology, like an iPad or tablet, to find, download and read early reader graphic novels. Participants will also be engaged in activities that extend, motivate and develop reading skills learned through the use of graphic novels.
To register for the iRead Graphic Novels summer camp visit http://www.unf.edu/coehs/edie/deaf/iRead.aspx. For more information, please contact Dr. Caroline Guardino, UNF assistant professor in the Department of Exceptional, Deaf, and Interpreter, Education,
Caroline Guardino, Ph.D.
University of North Florida
Department of Exceptional, Deaf, & Interpreter Education
1 UNF Drive 57/3520
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1818 office
(904) 620-3895 fax
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- Good-Bye and Final Notes from Kay
- Official Launch of our New Website!
- Urgent: Special Note From Brian Regarding Smart Board Software!!!
- SMART Board Notes from Brian
- Mandy's Notes
- Job Opening
- Where do I find my resources?
- Summer Reading Resources
- Signing Savvy Newsletter
- All Students Can Benefit From Learning and Using Sign Language
- iRead Graphic Novels Summer Camp
- Save these Dates!
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GOOD-BYE and FINAL NOTES FROM KAY
Our Center has had a lot of different names through the years -- Captioning Center, Computer Resource Center, Resource Materials Center … I have worked in this Center for 29 of the 35 years that I have worked in Florida. I was a Language Captioning Specialist for 14 years, and have been in this position since 1997. I will be retiring this summer, so this is my last issue of Tech Notes. The past 35 years have flown by. It has been great working with all of you, and I appreciate all of your support. Thanks for the memories!
I know your first question is probably, "What will happen to Tech Notes?" Never fear! This is the last issue for the 2012-2013 school year, but it will return in August! I started writing Tech Notes in 1997 when I moved into this position. At that time, Dorothy Hesson had been sending a Weekly Tidbits message, and was using the old FIRN email system (for those of you that have been around for a while). The format has changed over the years, but our intent has always been to keep you up to date with technology, and make you aware of conferences and resources. At this time, the plan is for Brian to become the "editor" for Tech Notes, but everyone will make contributions. Resources for teachers of blind/visually impaired students will also be added. The name may eventually change — Tech Notes does actually share information about lots more than technology — but the intent will still be to share information with you.
We hope you all have a wonderful and
safe summer vacation!
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF OUR NEW WEBSITE!
We have a new website! Please check it often for updated information. We now have a blog that will feature news and announcements. Most of our curriculum resources are bookmarked on Diigo, but you can get there from the website. Our Publications page has links to download our training catalog and directories of services in Florida that serve the Blind and the Deaf, as well as links to videos and webinar recordings. We will soon be adding a couple of online courses. Please spend some time on the site, and give us some feedback!
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SPECIAL NOTE FROM BRIAN REGARDING SMART BOARD SOFTWARE!!!
Attention SMART Board users! If you are using the 585 series board (one of the older models), do NOT download the latest version of SMART Notebook, version 11.1. It is NOT compatible with that series board. You are going to have to remain at version 11 in order to use your 585 board. The 585 models are black trimmed with round erasers. If your board is gray trimmed and does not have the round eraser, you are fine. Please make sure that you convey this information to your I.T. person on campus before school is out-to make sure that version 11.1 is not installed on your computer over the summer! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Newtonb@fsdb.k12.fl.us
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SMART BOARD NOTES FROM BRIAN
Howdy there state of Florida!
I truly hope that all of you have had a fantastic year up to this point and that the close of this school year will be a great one for you. It's time to consider what you are going to do with your SMART Board over the summer. Let's go over some of what TO do and what NOT TO do.
To do:
Take a piece of paper, write, "PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON THIS BOARD! IT IS NOT A DRY ERASE BOARD!" and tape it to the center of your board (with just a little bit of tape)
NOT TO DO:
Do NOT take your SMART board with you to the beach because your neighbor's son stole your "boogie board". It's not a flotation device, even though it does not state as much on the board. The boards should not get wet and have not been proven to work properly after shark bites.
To Do:
Place all your dry erase markers/crayons in a hidden place so that visitors to your room are not tempted to write on your board.
NOT TO DO:
Take your SMART Board out to a night club to see your favorite DJ. As much as you like the music and dancing, your SMART Board cannot enjoy any of these things; and well, it's just unfair to taunt it like that.
To Do:
Unplug all of the wires to your SMART Board, roll them up, and place them in a safe place. It may be a good idea to take a picture of where they all plug in before you do so, just so it will help in putting things back together next year.
NOT TO DO:
Have your SMART Board break up with your boyfriend/girlfriend as you stand behind it. It's time to stand up and handle things like a mature adult. Break up with your boyfriend/girlfriend yourself. It will show you really care.
That's it, folks! I hope you all have an amazing Summer! I can't wait to see all of you next year!
Take care,
Brian
Brian Newton
Technology Resource Specialist
RMTC/FDLRS Center
SMART-Board Certified Trainer for Notebook 11 (Windows and Mac)
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
207 North San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, Fl 32084-2799
http://rmtcosbd.org
NewtonB@fsdb.k12.fl.us
(904) 827-2683
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MANDY'S NOTES
Working With the Experts (WWE)
Many of you may recall the survey we recently sent out regarding possible topics for Working With the Expert (WWE) topics. Well, you have spoken and we hear you!!! We are currently planning our sessions, but there is still a little time left to get your vote in. Complete the survey now.
Ted Lombardo, Psy.D. Psychologist, has gotten one of the highest number of votes! Dr. Lombardo has an extensive background working with the deaf/hard-of-hearing population. His current position is Staff Psychologist in the Deaf Middle School at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. When we approached Dr. Lombardo about presenting at one of our amazing WWE sessions, he asked that you, the audience help mold the training into what it will become. He is asking for your input on what topics you would like for him to discuss during this session.
As you can imagine, the audience that would be interested in this session might be quite diverse. From psychologists, teachers, SLPs, and even parents. So understanding what it is you would like to take away from this session is very important to the development of the presentation itself. If you are planning on attending, please send an email to me, Mandy Longo with the topics you would like Dr. Lombardo to address, and we will take it from there. Thank you for your help, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Summer Events
- Florida Hands & Voices calendar of summer events is attached <FLH&V_Summer_Events_2013.pdf>
- ASL Shadow Interpreted Performance of Sleeping Beauty on June 29th (flyer attached <SLEEPING_BEAUTY_ASL-1.pdf>)
- Listening and Spoken Language Symposium in Los Angeles July 18-20
Aural Habilitation Resources
- Sound Foundations for Babies is a habilitation tool for supporting parents for the first 12 months following cochlear implantation. There are 40 self-contained sets of goals in the areas of audition, receptive language, expressive language and speech.
- Sound Foundation for Toddlers follows on from Sound Foundation for Babies, supporting parents through the second year after cochlear implantation.
- Free online course with 1.0 CEUs: Listening and Spoken Language Strategies in the Classroom
Auditory Assessment Tools:
- The Functional Listening Evaluation: free, online training coming soon
- The Auditory Perception Test for the Hearing Impaired: Practical, easy to use, and designed for use with any number of curricula, the test identifies specific auditory perception and processing deficits across the continuum of listening, from awareness to open-set comprehension. It allows for specific analysis of the individual’s ability to decode phonemes in isolation and in the context of words and sentences. Suprasegmental and linguistic processing skills are also examined. A performance profile (rather than a score) provides a display of mastered, emerging, and missing skills.
- CID SPICE*: CID Speech Perception Instructional Curriculum and Evaluation The SPICE is a teacher-friendly auditory learning curriculum designed for use with children who use cochlear implants and hearing aids. The manual describes how to assess a child's listening skills and choose instructional objectives using the rating form; provides sample word/sentence lists and activities for each level, and describes how to use the materals.
*Want training in how to use the SPICE with your students? Be sure and vote for it on our annual survey!
I hope everyone has a great summer! I work all summer long, so if you have questions, want to set up a meeting, or anything at all, don't hesitate to contact me.
Mandy Longo, M.S.
CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist
Outreach Specialist
RMTC/OSBD
Find me on Facebook
Follow me on Twitter: @MandyLongoSLP
Participate in our survey
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JOB OPENING
There is job opening for an Infant-Toddler teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing for the School District of Palm Beach County. If interested, email Tami Kroeck.
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WHERE DO I FIND MY RESOURCES?
Through the years, many of you have asked me where I find all the resources. There have been many ways. I often start looking on one site and then get buried going from one site to another. Other times, I find them just through an Internet search. I thought I would share some of the sites I subscribe to:
- I subscribe to a great Homeschooling Newsletter called ClickSchooling. You can subscribe to get daily curriculum ideas, or you can just visit the website to look through the archives. If you subscribe, you will occasionally get advertisement emails from the author for her homeschooling book or for other homeschooling materials. It's not a problem if you just delete those and only read the curriculum ideas — Monday: Math; Tuesday: Science; Wednesday: Language Arts; Thursday: Social Sciences; Friday: Virtual Field Trips; and Saturday: Music, Art, & Foreign Languages.
- TeAchnology is a great site with ideas, tools, and resources for incorporating technology into the curriculum. You can subscribe to their newsletter which will highlight features on their site. There is always a section at the bottom that links to other web resources that aren't on their site. Some of their features are free, but you can join to have access to the entire site. The cost ranges from $30-$50 depending on the amount of access you want.
- Elementary-Lesson-Share (E-L-S) is a Yahoo Group that was originally created so that teachers, support staff and/or student-teachers could share their lesson plans and units. Over time it has evolved into a broader forum for exchanging classroom tips, activities, and resources. Many groups of this type have died, and moved on to Facebook, Blogs, etc. This group is still active. When you join, you can choose to receive emails for each questions/discussion, get a daily or weekly digest, or only check the web when you want.
- Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site is a collection of reviews of great books for kids, ideas of ways to use them in the classroom and collections of books and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics. You can sign up to get their newsletter. They do not send one out very often, but there is a lot of good information.
- FableVision is one of my favorite companies! Peter Reynolds is an artist that has expanded his children's books to create software and professional development materials. His stories always have a good moral, and the website has teacher guides for the books. Be sure you sign up for their newsletter! It always features great posters and activities that you can download! Check out the site now and start planning to participate in International Dot Day in September. Find out more about the 2013 Dot Day on this page.
- WeAreTeachers has lesson plans and ideas, money for your classroom, product reviews, and a community where you can connect with fellow educators. Need some supplies, software, or even an iPad? Get on their mailing list so that you can apply for one of their grants!
SimpleK12
I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned SimpleK12. It is an amazing site with lots of resources. Their webinars are fantastic, and I have gotten a lot of information that I've shared with you. Here are just a few of the FREE webinars that will be offered in the next few weeks:
- Multimedia Presentation Web Tools for Classroom Use
- Student Projects that Promote 21st Century Skills
- Tips for Finding and Evaluating Free Web Tools
- Tag You're It - Free Word Cloud Tools
- Students Sharing Stories Through Digital Storytelling
- What Fun! Improve Literacy with 10 Comic Book Tools and Apps
- Get Out of the Classroom with Virtual Field Trips
- Teaching Reading in the Digital Age
- Computer-based Keyboarding Strategies to Improve Student Speed
- Creating and Using Infographics in the Classroom
Note: You will see a full license price of $297 per year on the website. Watch a webinar. At the end, there will be an offer with a big discount. Also, check with your school/district. Perhaps they already have a site license. If they don't, recommend it to them. It's a great way for districts to provide professional development for their staff.
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SUMMER READING RESOURCES
“AMP UP” Summer Language and Literacy
- Are you looking for student opportunities for “Summer Reading” this summer?
- Would you like for students to continue their language acquisition during the Summer Break?
- Would you like to see students return to school ahead of where they ended academically before Summer Break?
www.facebook.com/accessiblematerialsproject
www.youtube.com/AMPresources
Over 80 language rich videos and educational links are available on these sites. Enrich summer learning; share these links with deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their families.
Sandy G. Huston
Accessible Materials Project Manager
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
890 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021
404-296-7101 (school number)
404-298-4889 (AMP Studio)
404-348-8414 (local vp number)
404-299-4485 (fax)
shuston@doe.k12.ga.us
Like us at: www.facebook.com/accessiblematerialsproject
Subscribe to AMP at: www.youtube.com/ampaasd
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SIGNING SAVVY NEWSLETTER
This is a link to the new newsletter from Signing Savvy. They have some new stories from WonderGrove Kids. The stories are animated and captioned, and key words are signed. The newsletter has a discount offer if you subscribe before June 1.
As a visitor to the Signing Savvy site, you can browse for signs by letter. You can join Signing Savvy for free. When you log into your free membership, you have access to five sign searches per day. If you have a paid membership, you have full access to all Signing Savvy features -- unlimited searching, larger videos, the ability to create wordlists, use flashcards and quizzes, ability to print signs, ability to build phrases, and access to their mobile app (for iOS devices (Apple), Android, and Kindle Fire).
Their prices:
12-Month Full Membership for $49.95
Great value! This membership includes a one time fee of $49.95 (not automatically renewed).
3-Year Full Membership for $99.95
33% discount over 12-month rate! This membership includes a one time fee of $99.95 (not automatically renewed).
4-Month Full Membership for $24.95
Ideal for a semester class! This membership includes a one time fee of $24.95 (not automatically renewed).
1-Month Full Membership for $9.95
Lowest cost of entry! This membership includes a one time fee of $9.95 (not automatically renewed).
Monthly Full Membership Subscription for $9.95
Auto-Renewing Membership! Your subscription will be automatically renewed each month. Monthly subscriptions are handled through PayPal. You can cancel your subscription at anytime. If you cancel, your membership will continue for the remainder of the time you have paid for.
Registered Guest (free)
This gives you additional features over visitors and is free. However, it does not provide all the features of full membership.
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ALL STUDENTS CAN BENEFIT FROM LEARNING AND USING SIGN LANGUAGE
This article by Phil Nast appeared in the May issue of NEA's EdVoices. He relates the struggles his younger hearing daughter had with speech, and how sign language helped her. I hope you will take the time to read it.
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iREAD GRAPHIC NOVELS SUMMER CAMP
The University of North Florida College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) is hosting a one-of-a-kind iRead Graphic Novels summer camp for students in third through eighth grade who are deaf or hard of hearing from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, in Tom and Betty Petway Hall, Building 57, Room 1100A. The camp is free due to a generous grant provided by the COEHS Dean’s Education Advisory Council.
iRead Graphic Novels is a summer camp designed to bring literature to life and motivate students who are deaf and struggling readers. The camp will also strengthen the teaching skills of pre-service teachers enrolled at UNF in either childhood/literacy or deaf education.
Campers will be provided an introduction and hands-on experience with reading graphic novels and will be offered a step-by-step process that focuses on how students can use modern technology, like an iPad or tablet, to find, download and read early reader graphic novels. Participants will also be engaged in activities that extend, motivate and develop reading skills learned through the use of graphic novels.
To register for the iRead Graphic Novels summer camp visit http://www.unf.edu/coehs/edie/deaf/iRead.aspx. For more information, please contact Dr. Caroline Guardino, UNF assistant professor in the Department of Exceptional, Deaf, and Interpreter, Education,
Caroline Guardino, Ph.D.
University of North Florida
Department of Exceptional, Deaf, & Interpreter Education
1 UNF Drive 57/3520
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1818 office
(904) 620-3895 fax
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May 9, 2013
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Contents:
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NOTES FROM KAY
Reminder: I mentioned our new Professional Development Library in the last Tech Notes. If you missed it, you can read all about it and see a lit of the titles we currently have in our Tech Notes Archives. Think about checking some out for summer reading!
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NOTE FROM LAURA
As the end of the school year approaches please take a look around your classroom, office, or home for any stray RMTC/OSBD materials that were borrowed during the school year but never returned. If you need a return label please call 1-800-356-6731 or email Laura at mcdonaldl@fsdb.k12.fl.us. I'll send you a prepaid label so there is no charge to you. We appreciate your cooperation in getting our materials returned to us so others can use them as well. Thanks. Have a great summer.
Laura McDonald
Resource Materials & Technology Center: Deaf/ Hard of Hearing
1-800-356-6731
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
207 North San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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NOTES FROM MANDY
Find me on Facebook
Follow me on Twitter: @MandyLongoSLP
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NOTE FROM MICHELLE HANDLEY
Thank you to all the Teachers of the Deaf that completed my survey! The winners of the three $50 VISA gift cards have been selected and are from Broward County, St. Johns County, and the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Thank you, again, and have a great end to your year!
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PINTEREST AS A TEACHING TOOL?
I talked about Pinterest last year, and have noted Pinterest Boards for specific topics. Have you tried it? Do you "pin" recipes, crafts, or ideas for home? eSchool News recently had an article about using Pinterest as a Teaching Tool. I thought I would share some of the ideas with you, and list some of the boards you might be specifically interested in. You can read the entire article by clicking the link above.
You can sign up for a free Pinterest account using an email address, and create boards for different topics. Search for specific ideas, or "pins", or browse through popular pins and filter by subject. When you find something you want to use or learn more about, click the picture. It will open in a new window. Click the picture again to link to the original site. You can also choose to re-pin something to your board.
Pinterest is public; users can follow other pinners -- similar to the way you "like" somone on Facebook or "follow" someone on Twitter. When you first join Pinterest, you can put a "Pin It" button on your browser's Task Bar. As you search the web, you can "pin" or click that link to pin something to your Pinterest Board. Pinterest automatically links a pin back to the original site -- so you don't have to copy and paste URLs or anything.
Pinners and Boards you might want to check out the following. You can choose to Follow all of a pinner's boards, or just select the ones you are most interested in.
These were not mentioned in the article, but have good boards:
Useful Tips
WARNING! PINTEREST CAN BE ADDICTING!!!
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IPAD HIGHLIGHTS
10 of the best Apple and Android apps for education in 2013
I mentioned this blog entry in the last Tech Notes, but thought I would list the 10 apps just in case you haven't had an opportunity to look it up.
The following apps were mentioned in the comments section:
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WEBSITES
Yummy Math
The developers of this site provide resources to bring real-life into math classrooms. They believe that when math is explored in contexts that are familiar and of interest to students, students will be more engaged to do math, reason, think critically, question and communicate. The activities are written to correspond with the NCTM Process Standards and the CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice. They are in the process of adding CCSS correlation to each of our activities.
My Wonderful World: Games & Cool Stuff
National Geographic's My Wonderful World campaign was designed to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities. Today's students need to know more about the world around them. A National Geographic-Roper survey shows that half of young Americans can't locate world powers like Japan and India. Twenty percent can't even find the Pacific Ocean. Without geography, our children aren't ready for the world. You can join the campaign on their home page. The link above is for some interactive games and activities to help children learn more about our world.
Johnnie's Math Page
This site has hundreds of math learning and math teaching resources and games for kids and their teachers. The categories are number, geometry, fractions, multiplication, statistics, fun, measurement, and probability.
Johnnie's Middle School Math
This page is the same as the previous site, but is for middle school students. The categories are algebra, number, geometry, logic, statistics, probability, fun, and calculators.
National Geographic Education
National Geographic's Education site has lots of teaching resources, reference resources, mapping, games for students, and resources for families.
KenKen
KenKen is a grid-based numerical puzzle that use the basic math operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—while also challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. You can use five different difficulty levels by altering the size of a KENKEN grid from 3x3 up to 9x9, and using different combinations of the math operations. Try the online puzzles, or try the iPad app.
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- Notes from Kay
- Note from Laura
- Notes from Mandy
- Note from Michelle Handley
- ASL Interactive: Online Sign Language Courses Available!
- Glogster EDU
- Pinterest as a Teaching Tool?
- iPad Highlights
- Websites
- Save these Dates!
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NOTES FROM KAY
Reminder: I mentioned our new Professional Development Library in the last Tech Notes. If you missed it, you can read all about it and see a lit of the titles we currently have in our Tech Notes Archives. Think about checking some out for summer reading!
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NOTE FROM LAURA
As the end of the school year approaches please take a look around your classroom, office, or home for any stray RMTC/OSBD materials that were borrowed during the school year but never returned. If you need a return label please call 1-800-356-6731 or email Laura at mcdonaldl@fsdb.k12.fl.us. I'll send you a prepaid label so there is no charge to you. We appreciate your cooperation in getting our materials returned to us so others can use them as well. Thanks. Have a great summer.
Laura McDonald
Resource Materials & Technology Center: Deaf/ Hard of Hearing
1-800-356-6731
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
207 North San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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NOTES FROM MANDY
- The Infant-Toddler Meaningful Auditory Integration Scale (IT-MAIS) is a structured interview schedule designed to assess a deaf or hard of hearing child's spontaneous responses to sound in their everyday environment. This assessment is now available on the iPad!!!
- CLIX is the first installment in a suite of rehabilitation applications that make up the Advanced Bionics Listening Exercises. This free app is for adults using hearing aids or cochlear implants who want to practice listening for word differences in both quiet and noise.
- Check out this website for Language and Listening FREE printables!!
- Shadow Interpreted Performances Sleeping Beauty at The Orlando Shakespeare Theater June 29th For more information on this show and other shows, go to the website. A flyer <SLEEPING_BEAUTY_ASL.pdf> for Sleeping Beauty is attached. Please share it.
Find me on Facebook
Follow me on Twitter: @MandyLongoSLP
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NOTE FROM MICHELLE HANDLEY
Thank you to all the Teachers of the Deaf that completed my survey! The winners of the three $50 VISA gift cards have been selected and are from Broward County, St. Johns County, and the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Thank you, again, and have a great end to your year!
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ASL Interactive: Online Sign Language Courses Available!
Free to family members and professionals communicating and working directly with
Deaf/Hard of Hearing children in the state of Florida!
No experience necessary!
FSDB is proud to bring educational presentations, meetings and online classes to parents, professionals and the community. We host free online Sign Language Interactive Classes for parents, family members and professionals who communicate and work directly with Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing children. This project is made possible by the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Foundation.
This 8-week course is available to participants located Statewide who are looking to increase their communication skills with the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing. Individuals with skill levels ranging from beginner to intermediate are welcome to participate. This opportunity is presented through an online video chat room setting from the comfort of your own home, where participants learn vocabulary, grammar and culture. Each participant’s sign language needs are met through online surveys and weekly correspondence.
Our next Signing Interactive sessions will be during Summer 2013!
[A flyer is attached that you can share with parents and co-workers. <ASLOnlineCoursesFlyer_SA.pdf>]
Please register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/osli
Contact: Aimee McDonald at mcdonalda@fsdb.k12.fl.us
*Note: The availability of your selected date/time may not be guaranteed.
Eligibility is determined upon the following conditions:
■ Open to Florida residents only
■ Available to parents and Deaf Educational staff (not intended for interpreter training)
■ Classes are first come-first-serve; you may be put on a waiting list if there are a large number of participants
■ The course is fully online, and you must have access to and check e-mail regularly
■ You must have
1 a computer no more than 3-5 years old (no mobile devices – iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, etc.)
2 a high-speed Internet connection (speeds above 500kbps/.5mbps download/upload – Please refer to www.speedtest.net and click on “Begin Test” or check with your internet provider)
3 a better than average Web camera
Comments from recent students:
“…I really enjoyed the two classes I took with you. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you again.”
“…the entire course was fantastic and I truly look forward to furthering my ASL education with you and your team!”
Points former students liked about the class:
■ “The practice with other students.”
■ “The video follow up from the lesson Interaction during the lesson.”
■ “Teacher’s patience and clear delivery.”
■ “That I can review what we learned in the video messages.”
■ “The face-to-face teaching and the ability to see classmates and the teacher. Also, the convenience of being able to be home.”
■ “I like how the teacher was very kind and patient with us and was very likeable. I was able to relax and learn better.”
■ “Lots of teachable moments! I liked the instructor’s explanations based on her experience & her flexibility in answering questions.”
■ “I really like the teacher’s attitude and willingness to help us when we are so lost. I like to use the most simple words daily when I go to work and at home to practice. It does takes away some of the stress we live daily.”
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Glogster EDU has released a Free Ebook on Blended Learning and Technology Integration in the Classroom.
Chapters:
- Ways to share creative learning experiences in a personalized, secure environment
- How to apply Digital Learning Tools to help Flip Your Classroom
- Doing assessment and maintaining effective communication in the digital age
- A Guide to good digital content
Give me the Ebook
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PINTEREST AS A TEACHING TOOL?I talked about Pinterest last year, and have noted Pinterest Boards for specific topics. Have you tried it? Do you "pin" recipes, crafts, or ideas for home? eSchool News recently had an article about using Pinterest as a Teaching Tool. I thought I would share some of the ideas with you, and list some of the boards you might be specifically interested in. You can read the entire article by clicking the link above.
You can sign up for a free Pinterest account using an email address, and create boards for different topics. Search for specific ideas, or "pins", or browse through popular pins and filter by subject. When you find something you want to use or learn more about, click the picture. It will open in a new window. Click the picture again to link to the original site. You can also choose to re-pin something to your board.
Pinterest is public; users can follow other pinners -- similar to the way you "like" somone on Facebook or "follow" someone on Twitter. When you first join Pinterest, you can put a "Pin It" button on your browser's Task Bar. As you search the web, you can "pin" or click that link to pin something to your Pinterest Board. Pinterest automatically links a pin back to the original site -- so you don't have to copy and paste URLs or anything.
Pinners and Boards you might want to check out the following. You can choose to Follow all of a pinner's boards, or just select the ones you are most interested in.
- Lisa Johnson has a company called TechChef4u. These are some of her Pinterest Boards: iPad Lessons, iSnap 2 Learn: SnapGuides 4 the Classroom, Kids & Tech, Classroom Resources, Educational Crafts, Tech Fun, Children's Books, Blogging Tips, The Teacher Spot, and more!
- Curriculum Chicks are a group of four teachers that have pins of educational interest. Some of the boards are: Back to School, Bulletin Boards/Class decor, Character Ed, Educational Blogs, Educational PowerPoints, Elementary Social Studies, Elementary E/LA, Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Foldables, iPad, Pre-School/Kinder, QR Codes in the Classroom, RTI, Secondary E/LA, Secondary Math, Secondary Science, Secondary Social Studies, Special Accommodations, Smartboard Stuff, Teaching Tools, etc.
- Library Ladies focus on library media ideas. Some of their boards are Teen Crafts, Rhyming Booklist, Alphabet Activities, YA Books, Crafts for Littles, Holidays, and Resources.
- The Dallas Independent School District uses its Pinterest page to keep district students and parents up to date on events, and also announces important news and accomplishments on the page.
These were not mentioned in the article, but have good boards:
- Technology in Education focuses on using technology in education with an emphasis on special education.
- Surviving a Teacher's Salary is a collection of cool and education things from around the web.
- Lori Rosenberg is a primary teacher that has pinned sites that are teaching related.
Useful Tips
- In the Settings tab, turn off the setting that shares recent pins on Twitter and Facebook.
- When you are following someone, you can turn off boards that you aren't interested in by clicking the 'unfollow' button.
- Make your boards specific so that users can find your resources more quickly. For example, instead of creating a board called Second Grade, you could create ones for Second Grade Math, Second Grade Reading, Second Grade Science, etc.
- Use Pinterest as a resource for you and for teachers. Do not use it directly with students. There is no way to specify which material students can or can't view. Most of what is on Pinterest is appropriate, but better safe than sorry.
WARNING! PINTEREST CAN BE ADDICTING!!!
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IPAD HIGHLIGHTS
10 of the best Apple and Android apps for education in 2013
I mentioned this blog entry in the last Tech Notes, but thought I would list the 10 apps just in case you haven't had an opportunity to look it up.
- Animoto for iOS / Animoto for Android (free)
- HMH FUSE Algebra 1 for iOS / HMH FUSE Algebra 1 for Android coming soon (check the HMH website) (free, but unit costs $19.99)
- Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd Edition for iOS ($9.99)
- PBS Parents Play & Learn HD for iOS / PBS Parents Play & Learn HD for Android (free)
- POETRY from the Poetry Foundation for iOS / POETRY from the Poetry Foundation for Android (free)
- School Fuel for iOS / School Fuel for Android (free)
- See. Touch. Learn for iOS (free, but PRO version available for $34.99)
- SlateMath for Kids for iOS (free)
- Springpad for iOS / Springpad for Android (free)
- Wonders of the Universe for iOS ($5.99)
The following apps were mentioned in the comments section:
- Read2Go for iOS ($19.99)
- Go Read for Android (free)
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WEBSITES
Yummy Math
The developers of this site provide resources to bring real-life into math classrooms. They believe that when math is explored in contexts that are familiar and of interest to students, students will be more engaged to do math, reason, think critically, question and communicate. The activities are written to correspond with the NCTM Process Standards and the CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice. They are in the process of adding CCSS correlation to each of our activities.
My Wonderful World: Games & Cool Stuff
National Geographic's My Wonderful World campaign was designed to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities. Today's students need to know more about the world around them. A National Geographic-Roper survey shows that half of young Americans can't locate world powers like Japan and India. Twenty percent can't even find the Pacific Ocean. Without geography, our children aren't ready for the world. You can join the campaign on their home page. The link above is for some interactive games and activities to help children learn more about our world.
Johnnie's Math Page
This site has hundreds of math learning and math teaching resources and games for kids and their teachers. The categories are number, geometry, fractions, multiplication, statistics, fun, measurement, and probability.
Johnnie's Middle School Math
This page is the same as the previous site, but is for middle school students. The categories are algebra, number, geometry, logic, statistics, probability, fun, and calculators.
National Geographic Education
National Geographic's Education site has lots of teaching resources, reference resources, mapping, games for students, and resources for families.
KenKen
KenKen is a grid-based numerical puzzle that use the basic math operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—while also challenging your logic and problem-solving skills. You can use five different difficulty levels by altering the size of a KENKEN grid from 3x3 up to 9x9, and using different combinations of the math operations. Try the online puzzles, or try the iPad app.
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Contents:
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NOTES
If you haven't completed our survey yet, this is your opportunity to participate in our planning for next year. We know that many of you have asked about us offering specific trainings on certain topics. When you take the survey you can let us know about your needs, and your district's needs. We will use the survey results to plan for next year. So make sure your voices are heard!
NEW RMTC VIDEO ON VIMEO!
Here is a video that RMTC has put together to demonstrate appropriate ways to get the attention of others. It is the first in a series of videos involving classroom expectations for students who are Deaf/HH that we will be creating.
We also have hundreds of interpreter training books and videos and captioned educational videos for loan as well.
Laura McDonald
Resource Materials & Technology Center: Deaf/ Hard of Hearing
1-800-356-6731
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
207 North San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
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SUMMER CAMPS
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SERID 2013 CONFERENCE
We invite you to come to SERID 2013 (Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness) Conference on Oct. 28-30, 2013 in beautiful and exciting Florida.
The SERID 2013 theme “Weathering the Storms of Change” addresses our need as professionals and providers to be prepared for the changes that come every day in our work: the amazing technology, the amended legislation and updated regulation, the ground breaking research, the governmental and social service mantra “do more with less”, the areas of access that are being opened, and the newest movement with advocacy.
SERID 2013 Conference will bring you some of this important information. The conference will be held at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort.
Register now to attend the learning and the fun at SERID 2013 in Orlando on October 28-30, 2013!
If you are interested in presenting, the call for papers has been extended to May 15. See the website to download the Call for Proposal package.
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2013 SUMMIT ON CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS
The planning committee for the 2013 Summit on Childhood Deafness includes representatives from:
The Committee is happy to announce that the Florida Summit on Childhood Deafness will take place on November 8 and 9 at the WESTIN Hotel in Lake Mary. Please save the date and mark your calendars! Check FEHI.org in the next couple of weeks for updated information and details.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nada El-Khoury
Conference Coordinator
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NOTES FROM MANDY
FLASHA Convention:
I will be presenting at The FLASHA 2013 Annual Convention next month! This year's convention will be a great opportunity for SLPs to learn about working with students with hearing loss. Some of the sessions are:
FLASHA (Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists)
2013 Annual Convention
May 23-26, 2013 at Marco Island, FL
Early Bird pricing extended through April 28th
See the website for more details
Florida Hands and Voices Events
1. Shadow Interpreted Performances at The Orlando Shakespeare Theater
2. Family Meeting TOMORROW 9-11
Kids Together Child Development Center
1288 Sanctuary Drive, Oviedo, FL 32766
Topic: "Getting to know Florida Hands & Voices"
Have you heard the buzz about Florida Hands & Voices? Come find out what we’re all about this Saturday at our Family Meeting. Join our parents and professionals to learn more about FL H&V, our programs and events, and how you can get involved and meet other families of deaf and hard of hearing children.
3. Tons of summer events for children and familes! Keep checking for details:
Facebook
Website
Do you "like" me?
"Like" me on facebook. I post all kinds of info related to hearing loss, interpreting, workshops, CEUs, scholarships, iPad apps, and much more.
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What Is It like to Have an Auditory Processing Disorder?
Excellent presentation on auditory processing disorders! It is often difficult to understand what it may be like for people with auditory processing disorders (APD) to deal with information they receive through their auditory systems. One way to have a better understanding is to simulate what it is like to have a problem processing verbal information. This resource simulates some of the behaviors often seen in children and adults who have various types of APD so you can get a better sense of the disorder's impact.
read more >>
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Dyslexia Workarounds: Creativity Without a Lot of Reading
(from the Wall Street Journal, April 1, 2013)
Actor Henry Winkler was told he was stupid. A teacher labeled Dan Malloy, the future governor of Connecticut, "mentally retarded." Delos Cosgrove recalls "hanging on by my fingernails" in high school and college before becoming a thoracic surgeon and the Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer. Each has dyslexia, a condition that makes reading difficult but has little to do with intelligence. Mounting evidence shows that many people with dyslexia are highly creative, out-of-the-box thinkers, and neuroimaging studies demonstrate that their brains really do think differently.
read more >>
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iPAD HIGHLIGHTS
A Story Before Bed
Some teachers in the Panhandle told me about this app a couple of weeks ago. I played with it, and it is really neat. It is actually designed for parents and/or grandparents as a way to tell bedtime stories if they live somewhere else or have to be away from home. They can record a children's book with audio and video. Kids can play back the recording as often as they like on iPad, iPhone, Mac, or PC. There is also a website where you can do the same thing. You can record three stories for free. After that, there is a $9.99 per month charge. On the website, it says you can record most books a la carte for $6.99. I don't see that option on the iPad. The website also offers a site license for schools for $499.95 per year.
I recorded The Itsy Bitsy Spider (on the iPad) — many times! The first time, my hand kept coming in front of the camera when I went to turn the page. The next couple of times, it recorded okay. Looked fine on the iPad. Then I tried to look at it on the website, and I was upside down. I learned that you have to make sure the power button on the iPad is on the left. I also learned that the picture you see as you are recording is not the same angle that actually records. I'm not sure why this happens, but you may have to change where you sit or something. If you have a webcam on your camera, you can also choose to record with that. You can then email a link for the story to anyone.
Anyway, here is the last recording I made. The angle isn't good and the signing isn't great, but it gives you an idea of what you can do with this app. If Brian had been in town, I would have made him do it! 😄
Click here to view The Itsy Bitsy Spider in your web browser right now.
* New from eSchool News: 10 of the best Apple and Android apps for education in 2013
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WEBSITES
Bill of Rights Institute
The purpose of this site is to educate young people about the Constitution. There are lots of resources available. You can also subscribe to the Constitution Courier (free newsletter) to receive historical content, connections to real life, classroom activities, downloadable PDFs, answer keys, discussion questions, and/or suggestions for further reading. The Courier comes twice a month.
Wonder Farm
This is actually a homeschool blog, but it is focused on writing with kids. Look through some of her blogs for ideas you might be able to use in the classroom. Look on the right to see some of her most popular topics.
PhET Interactive Simulations
This site has fun, interactive research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado. Students can visually comprehend concepts by using click & drag and buttons. There are simulations for Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Math, and is designed for Elementary through College. I'm not sure how it works on a Win computer. On my Mac, I had to choose the Download option and open it with Jar (built into the operating system).
Spaghetti Box Kids
This site is another blog, but is focused on strategies, tips, and activities for learning through playtime. Though it is focused more for parents, there are great ideas that teachers can incorporate into the classroom.
ARKive
Explore 15,000 of the world's endangered species. With over 100,000 photos and videos, discover what these animals, plants, and fungi look like, what makes them special, and why we should protect them. I checked out the pages for penguins and tigers. There are excellent photos and videos, and each page gives facts. The videos that I watched only had environmental sounds, so there were no captions.
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SERID 2013 CONFERENCE
We invite you to come to SERID 2013 (Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness) Conference on Oct. 28-30, 2013 in beautiful and exciting Florida.
The SERID 2013 theme “Weathering the Storms of Change” addresses our need as professionals and providers to be prepared for the changes that come every day in our work: the amazing technology, the amended legislation and updated regulation, the ground breaking research, the governmental and social service mantra “do more with less”, the areas of access that are being opened, and the newest movement with advocacy.
SERID 2013 Conference will bring you some of this important information. The conference will be held at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort.
Register now to attend the learning and the fun at SERID 2013 in Orlando on October 28-30, 2013!
If you are interested in presenting, the call for papers has been extended to May 15. See the website to download the Call for Proposal package.
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2013 SUMMIT ON CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS
The planning committee for the 2013 Summit on Childhood Deafness includes representatives from:
The Committee is happy to announce that the Florida Summit on Childhood Deafness will take place on November 8 and 9 at the WESTIN Hotel in Lake Mary. Please save the date and mark your calendars! Check FEHI.org in the next couple of weeks for updated information and details.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nada El-Khoury
Conference Coordinator
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NOTES FROM MANDY
FLASHA Convention:
I will be presenting at The FLASHA 2013 Annual Convention next month! This year's convention will be a great opportunity for SLPs to learn about working with students with hearing loss. Some of the sessions are:
FLASHA (Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists)
2013 Annual Convention
May 23-26, 2013 at Marco Island, FL
Early Bird pricing extended through April 28th
See the website for more details
Florida Hands and Voices Events
1. Shadow Interpreted Performances at The Orlando Shakespeare Theater
2. Family Meeting TOMORROW 9-11
Kids Together Child Development Center
1288 Sanctuary Drive, Oviedo, FL 32766
Topic: "Getting to know Florida Hands & Voices"
Have you heard the buzz about Florida Hands & Voices? Come find out what we’re all about this Saturday at our Family Meeting. Join our parents and professionals to learn more about FL H&V, our programs and events, and how you can get involved and meet other families of deaf and hard of hearing children.
3. Tons of summer events for children and familes! Keep checking for details:
Facebook
Website
Do you "like" me?
"Like" me on facebook. I post all kinds of info related to hearing loss, interpreting, workshops, CEUs, scholarships, iPad apps, and much more.
********************************************************
What Is It like to Have an Auditory Processing Disorder?
Excellent presentation on auditory processing disorders! It is often difficult to understand what it may be like for people with auditory processing disorders (APD) to deal with information they receive through their auditory systems. One way to have a better understanding is to simulate what it is like to have a problem processing verbal information. This resource simulates some of the behaviors often seen in children and adults who have various types of APD so you can get a better sense of the disorder's impact.
read more >>
********************************************************
Dyslexia Workarounds: Creativity Without a Lot of Reading
(from the Wall Street Journal, April 1, 2013)
Actor Henry Winkler was told he was stupid. A teacher labeled Dan Malloy, the future governor of Connecticut, "mentally retarded." Delos Cosgrove recalls "hanging on by my fingernails" in high school and college before becoming a thoracic surgeon and the Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer. Each has dyslexia, a condition that makes reading difficult but has little to do with intelligence. Mounting evidence shows that many people with dyslexia are highly creative, out-of-the-box thinkers, and neuroimaging studies demonstrate that their brains really do think differently.
read more >>
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iPAD HIGHLIGHTS
A Story Before Bed
Some teachers in the Panhandle told me about this app a couple of weeks ago. I played with it, and it is really neat. It is actually designed for parents and/or grandparents as a way to tell bedtime stories if they live somewhere else or have to be away from home. They can record a children's book with audio and video. Kids can play back the recording as often as they like on iPad, iPhone, Mac, or PC. There is also a website where you can do the same thing. You can record three stories for free. After that, there is a $9.99 per month charge. On the website, it says you can record most books a la carte for $6.99. I don't see that option on the iPad. The website also offers a site license for schools for $499.95 per year.
I recorded The Itsy Bitsy Spider (on the iPad) — many times! The first time, my hand kept coming in front of the camera when I went to turn the page. The next couple of times, it recorded okay. Looked fine on the iPad. Then I tried to look at it on the website, and I was upside down. I learned that you have to make sure the power button on the iPad is on the left. I also learned that the picture you see as you are recording is not the same angle that actually records. I'm not sure why this happens, but you may have to change where you sit or something. If you have a webcam on your camera, you can also choose to record with that. You can then email a link for the story to anyone.
Anyway, here is the last recording I made. The angle isn't good and the signing isn't great, but it gives you an idea of what you can do with this app. If Brian had been in town, I would have made him do it! 😄
Click here to view The Itsy Bitsy Spider in your web browser right now.
* New from eSchool News: 10 of the best Apple and Android apps for education in 2013
********************************************************
WEBSITES
Bill of Rights Institute
The purpose of this site is to educate young people about the Constitution. There are lots of resources available. You can also subscribe to the Constitution Courier (free newsletter) to receive historical content, connections to real life, classroom activities, downloadable PDFs, answer keys, discussion questions, and/or suggestions for further reading. The Courier comes twice a month.
Wonder Farm
This is actually a homeschool blog, but it is focused on writing with kids. Look through some of her blogs for ideas you might be able to use in the classroom. Look on the right to see some of her most popular topics.
PhET Interactive Simulations
This site has fun, interactive research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado. Students can visually comprehend concepts by using click & drag and buttons. There are simulations for Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Math, and is designed for Elementary through College. I'm not sure how it works on a Win computer. On my Mac, I had to choose the Download option and open it with Jar (built into the operating system).
Spaghetti Box Kids
This site is another blog, but is focused on strategies, tips, and activities for learning through playtime. Though it is focused more for parents, there are great ideas that teachers can incorporate into the classroom.
ARKive
Explore 15,000 of the world's endangered species. With over 100,000 photos and videos, discover what these animals, plants, and fungi look like, what makes them special, and why we should protect them. I checked out the pages for penguins and tigers. There are excellent photos and videos, and each page gives facts. The videos that I watched only had environmental sounds, so there were no captions.
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Contents:
- Notes
- Professional Development Materials Added to Library
- Summer Camps
- SERID 2013 Conference
- 2013 Summit on Childhood Deafness
- Notes from Mandy
- What is it Like to Have an Auditory Processing Disorder?
- Dyslexia Workarounds
- iPad Highlights
- Websites
- Save these Dates!
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NOTES
If you haven't completed our survey yet, this is your opportunity to participate in our planning for next year. We know that many of you have asked about us offering specific trainings on certain topics. When you take the survey you can let us know about your needs, and your district's needs. We will use the survey results to plan for next year. So make sure your voices are heard!
NEW RMTC VIDEO ON VIMEO!
Here is a video that RMTC has put together to demonstrate appropriate ways to get the attention of others. It is the first in a series of videos involving classroom expectations for students who are Deaf/HH that we will be creating.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS ADDED TO LIBRARY
We recently added 27 new books for professional development to RMTC/OSBD's free online lending library. These materials are free for you to borrow. Materials will arrive to you via UPS and inside the box there will be a prepaid return label so there is no charge to you. Go to the link above and create an account. Once you've created an account you can start ordering. Just type what you're looking for in the search box and add what you want to borrow to your queue. Then I'll send them out to you. It's that easy :) Here are the titles of the professional development books just added.
- #1500 Multidisciplinary Units for Grades 3-5
- #1501 Structured Writing: Using Inspiration Software to Teach Paragraph Development
- #1502 Classroom Blogging
- #1503 Closing the Achievement Gap: A Vision for Changing Beliefs and Practices
- #1504 A Celebration of Neurons: An Educator's Guide to the Human Brain
- #1505 Schooling for Life: Reclaiming the Essence of Learning
- #1506 Cooperative Learning in the Classroom
- #1507 Teaching as Inquiry: Asking Hard Questions to Improve Practice and Student Achievement
- #1508 Designs for Learning: A New Architecture for Professional Development in Schools
- #1509 Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction
- #1510 Finding Time for Professional Learning
- #1511 Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction
- #1512 Project-Based Learning Using Information Technology
- #1513 Visual Strategies for Improving Communication
- #1514 Multiple Intelligences and Instructional Technology: A Manual for Every Mind
- #1515 Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning
- #1516 A Mind at a Time
- #1517 Mentoring Guidebook: Exploring Teaching Strategies, Level 2
- #1518 A Room with a Differentiated View: How to Serve ALL Children as Individual Learners
- #1519 Modifying the Four Blocks for Upper Grades: Matching Strategies for Students' Needs
- #1520 Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms
- #1521 Teaching with Digital Images: Acquire, Analyze, Create, Communicate
- #1522 Weaving Technology Into Your Teaching
- #1523 Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
- #1524 Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works
- #1525 The Test-Taking Strategy
- #1526 Integrating Technology in the Classroom
- #1527 Differentiating Instruction With Technology in K-5 Classrooms
We also have hundreds of interpreter training books and videos and captioned educational videos for loan as well.
Laura McDonald
Resource Materials & Technology Center: Deaf/ Hard of Hearing
1-800-356-6731
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
207 North San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084
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SUMMER CAMPS
- FSDB Summer Programs - FSDB is offering four options this year. Visit the website or download the attached brochure <FSDB_camp_Brochure.pdf> for more information. An application is also attached <2013SummerApplication.pdf>. The deadline for applications is June 10.
- Summer Quest - June 16-21 for non-FSDB students, age 8-14, who are either deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired and reside in the state of Florida.
- Leadership Camp - June 23-28 for non-FSDB students, age 13-17, who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired and reside in the state of Florida.
- Family Weekend - June 21-23
- Summer Day Camp - June 17-28 for students, age 5-12, who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired and are currently enrolled at FSDB or reside in St. Johns County.
- Camp Endeavor - Sertoma Camp Endeavor is located in Dundee, Florida. They are open to deaf and hard of hearing children; hearing siblings of deaf and hard of hearing children and hearing children of deaf adults (CODA) are also welcome to apply. All children must be between the ages of 7-17. This year’s exciting theme will be “Camp Rocks!” This year, camp will run two weeks, from July 7-20, 2013. Interested applicants can visit our website at www.sertomacampendeavor.org for more information or to print an application. The application deadline has been extended to May 20th.
- Orlando Shakespeare Theater - Two Summer camps at Orlando Shakespeare Theater to allow students with and without special needs to work together. Sign Language Interpreter will be provided. Anyone interested in registering should contact: Anne Hering, Director of Education, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 407-447-1700 ext 208
- Acting with Heart: Middle and High School Students, June 10-14, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuition: $155, Curriculum: Acting, Description: All students participate in daily voice, movement, and warm-up activities before rehearsing assigned scenes. The program culminates in a showcase of scenes.
- Shakespeare With Heart: Grades 7 - 12, July 15-26, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuition: $180, Curriculum: Production Camp, Description: All students participate in daily voice, movement and warm-up activities before rehearsing together over a two-week period. The camp culminates in a performance of a Shakespeare's As You Like It. Limited scholarships available.
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SERID 2013 CONFERENCE
We invite you to come to SERID 2013 (Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness) Conference on Oct. 28-30, 2013 in beautiful and exciting Florida.
The SERID 2013 theme “Weathering the Storms of Change” addresses our need as professionals and providers to be prepared for the changes that come every day in our work: the amazing technology, the amended legislation and updated regulation, the ground breaking research, the governmental and social service mantra “do more with less”, the areas of access that are being opened, and the newest movement with advocacy.
SERID 2013 Conference will bring you some of this important information. The conference will be held at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort.
Register now to attend the learning and the fun at SERID 2013 in Orlando on October 28-30, 2013!
If you are interested in presenting, the call for papers has been extended to May 15. See the website to download the Call for Proposal package.
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2013 SUMMIT ON CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS
The planning committee for the 2013 Summit on Childhood Deafness includes representatives from:
- AGBell-Florida
- Educational Interpreter Project (EIP)
- Flagler College
- Florida Department of Education
- Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS)
- Florida Department of Health – Children’s Medical Services/Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
- Florida Hands & Voices
- Florida Educators of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals (FEHI)
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)
- Florida Association of Speech and Hearing (FLASHA)
- Resource Materials & Technology Center for the Deaf/HH (RMTC)
- University of Central Florida (UCF)
- University of North Florida (UNF)
- University of South Florida (USF)
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Committee is happy to announce that the Florida Summit on Childhood Deafness will take place on November 8 and 9 at the WESTIN Hotel in Lake Mary. Please save the date and mark your calendars! Check FEHI.org in the next couple of weeks for updated information and details.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nada El-Khoury
Conference Coordinator
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NOTES FROM MANDY
FLASHA Convention:
I will be presenting at The FLASHA 2013 Annual Convention next month! This year's convention will be a great opportunity for SLPs to learn about working with students with hearing loss. Some of the sessions are:
- Acoustics - Unlocking the Treasures of Excellent Speech Production
- Developmental & Behavioral Problems Among Children with Hearing Loss: How to Identify and When to Refer
- From Cochlear Implant "Programming/Mapping" to Real World: What Does it All Mean?
- Audiology for the SLP
- (Re)habilitation and FM for Cochlear Implants
- A Comprehensive Overview of Cochlear Implantation in Young Children
- Cued Speech: Supporting Literacy in Children With Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss and Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
- Cochlear Implants: From Assessment to Rehabilitation
- Florida's Communication Plan for D/HH Students\Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks for Cochlear Implants and Baha
FLASHA (Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists)
2013 Annual Convention
May 23-26, 2013 at Marco Island, FL
Early Bird pricing extended through April 28th
See the website for more details
Florida Hands and Voices Events
1. Shadow Interpreted Performances at The Orlando Shakespeare Theater
- Miss Nelson Has a Field Day TOMORROW at 2:00
- Sleeping Beauty June 29th - 2 shows at 2:00 and 4:30
2. Family Meeting TOMORROW 9-11
Kids Together Child Development Center
1288 Sanctuary Drive, Oviedo, FL 32766
Topic: "Getting to know Florida Hands & Voices"
Have you heard the buzz about Florida Hands & Voices? Come find out what we’re all about this Saturday at our Family Meeting. Join our parents and professionals to learn more about FL H&V, our programs and events, and how you can get involved and meet other families of deaf and hard of hearing children.
3. Tons of summer events for children and familes! Keep checking for details:
Website
Do you "like" me?
"Like" me on facebook. I post all kinds of info related to hearing loss, interpreting, workshops, CEUs, scholarships, iPad apps, and much more.
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What Is It like to Have an Auditory Processing Disorder?
Excellent presentation on auditory processing disorders! It is often difficult to understand what it may be like for people with auditory processing disorders (APD) to deal with information they receive through their auditory systems. One way to have a better understanding is to simulate what it is like to have a problem processing verbal information. This resource simulates some of the behaviors often seen in children and adults who have various types of APD so you can get a better sense of the disorder's impact.
read more >>
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Dyslexia Workarounds: Creativity Without a Lot of Reading
(from the Wall Street Journal, April 1, 2013)
Actor Henry Winkler was told he was stupid. A teacher labeled Dan Malloy, the future governor of Connecticut, "mentally retarded." Delos Cosgrove recalls "hanging on by my fingernails" in high school and college before becoming a thoracic surgeon and the Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer. Each has dyslexia, a condition that makes reading difficult but has little to do with intelligence. Mounting evidence shows that many people with dyslexia are highly creative, out-of-the-box thinkers, and neuroimaging studies demonstrate that their brains really do think differently.
read more >>
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iPAD HIGHLIGHTS
A Story Before Bed
Some teachers in the Panhandle told me about this app a couple of weeks ago. I played with it, and it is really neat. It is actually designed for parents and/or grandparents as a way to tell bedtime stories if they live somewhere else or have to be away from home. They can record a children's book with audio and video. Kids can play back the recording as often as they like on iPad, iPhone, Mac, or PC. There is also a website where you can do the same thing. You can record three stories for free. After that, there is a $9.99 per month charge. On the website, it says you can record most books a la carte for $6.99. I don't see that option on the iPad. The website also offers a site license for schools for $499.95 per year.
I recorded The Itsy Bitsy Spider (on the iPad) — many times! The first time, my hand kept coming in front of the camera when I went to turn the page. The next couple of times, it recorded okay. Looked fine on the iPad. Then I tried to look at it on the website, and I was upside down. I learned that you have to make sure the power button on the iPad is on the left. I also learned that the picture you see as you are recording is not the same angle that actually records. I'm not sure why this happens, but you may have to change where you sit or something. If you have a webcam on your camera, you can also choose to record with that. You can then email a link for the story to anyone.
Anyway, here is the last recording I made. The angle isn't good and the signing isn't great, but it gives you an idea of what you can do with this app. If Brian had been in town, I would have made him do it! 😄
Click here to view The Itsy Bitsy Spider in your web browser right now.
* New from eSchool News: 10 of the best Apple and Android apps for education in 2013
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WEBSITES
Bill of Rights Institute
The purpose of this site is to educate young people about the Constitution. There are lots of resources available. You can also subscribe to the Constitution Courier (free newsletter) to receive historical content, connections to real life, classroom activities, downloadable PDFs, answer keys, discussion questions, and/or suggestions for further reading. The Courier comes twice a month.
Wonder Farm
This is actually a homeschool blog, but it is focused on writing with kids. Look through some of her blogs for ideas you might be able to use in the classroom. Look on the right to see some of her most popular topics.
PhET Interactive Simulations
This site has fun, interactive research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado. Students can visually comprehend concepts by using click & drag and buttons. There are simulations for Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Math, and is designed for Elementary through College. I'm not sure how it works on a Win computer. On my Mac, I had to choose the Download option and open it with Jar (built into the operating system).
Spaghetti Box Kids
This site is another blog, but is focused on strategies, tips, and activities for learning through playtime. Though it is focused more for parents, there are great ideas that teachers can incorporate into the classroom.
ARKive
Explore 15,000 of the world's endangered species. With over 100,000 photos and videos, discover what these animals, plants, and fungi look like, what makes them special, and why we should protect them. I checked out the pages for penguins and tigers. There are excellent photos and videos, and each page gives facts. The videos that I watched only had environmental sounds, so there were no captions.
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☀ SUMMER CAMPS ☀
- FSDB Summer Programs - FSDB is offering four options this year. Visit the website or download the attached brochure
for more information. An application is also attached <2013SummerApplication.pdf>. The deadline for applications is June 10.
- Summer Quest - June 16-21 for non-FSDB students, age 8-14, who are either deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired and reside in the state of Florida.
- Leadership Camp - June 23-28 for non-FSDB students, age 13-17, who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired and reside in the state of Florida.
- Family Weekend - June 21-23
- Summer Day Camp - June 17-28 for students, age 5-12, who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired and are currently enrolled at FSDB or reside in St. Johns County.
- Camp Endeavor - Sertoma Camp Endeavor is located in Dundee, Florida. They are open to deaf and hard of hearing children; hearing siblings of deaf and hard of hearing children and hearing children of deaf adults (CODA) are also welcome to apply. All children must be between the ages of 7-17. This year’s exciting theme will be “Camp Rocks!” This year, camp will run two weeks, from July 7-20, 2013. Interested applicants can visit our website at www.sertomacampendeavor.org for more information or to print an application. The application deadline has been extended to May 20th.
- Orlando Shakespeare Theater - Two Summer camps at Orlando Shakespeare Theater to allow students with and without special needs to work together. Sign Language Interpreter will be provided. Anyone interested in registering should contact: Anne Hering, Director of Education, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 407-447-1700 ext 208
- Acting with Heart: Middle and High School Students, June 10-14, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuition: $155, Curriculum: Acting, Description: All students participate in daily voice, movement, and warm-up activities before rehearsing assigned scenes. The program culminates in a showcase of scenes.
- Shakespeare With Heart: Grades 7 - 12, July 15-26, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuition: $180, Curriculum: Production Camp, Description: All students participate in daily voice, movement and warm-up activities before rehearsing together over a two-week period. The camp culminates in a performance of a Shakespeare's As You Like It. Limited scholarships available.
********************************************************
SERID 2013 CONFERENCE
We invite you to come to SERID 2013 (Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness) Conference on Oct. 28-30, 2013 in beautiful and exciting Florida.
The SERID 2013 theme “Weathering the Storms of Change” addresses our need as professionals and providers to be prepared for the changes that come every day in our work: the amazing technology, the amended legislation and updated regulation, the ground breaking research, the governmental and social service mantra “do more with less”, the areas of access that are being opened, and the newest movement with advocacy.
SERID 2013 Conference will bring you some of this important information. The conference will be held at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort.
Register now to attend the learning and the fun at SERID 2013 in Orlando on October 28-30, 2013!
If you are interested in presenting, the call for papers has been extended to May 15. See the website to download the Call for Proposal package.
********************************************************
2013 SUMMIT ON CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS
The planning committee for the 2013 Summit on Childhood Deafness includes representatives from:
- AGBell-Florida
- Educational Interpreter Project (EIP)
- Flagler College
- Florida Department of Education
- Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS)
- Florida Department of Health – Children’s Medical Services/Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI)
- Florida Hands & Voices
- Florida Educators of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals (FEHI)
- Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)
- Florida Association of Speech and Hearing (FLASHA)
- Resource Materials & Technology Center for the Deaf/HH (RMTC)
- University of Central Florida (UCF)
- University of North Florida (UNF)
- University of South Florida (USF)
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Committee is happy to announce that the Florida Summit on Childhood Deafness will take place on November 8 and 9 at the WESTIN Hotel in Lake Mary. Please save the date and mark your calendars! Check FEHI.org in the next couple of weeks for updated information and details.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nada El-Khoury
Conference Coordinator
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NOTES FROM MANDY
FLASHA Convention:
I will be presenting at The FLASHA 2013 Annual Convention next month! This year's convention will be a great opportunity for SLPs to learn about working with students with hearing loss. Some of the sessions are:
- Acoustics - Unlocking the Treasures of Excellent Speech Production
- Developmental & Behavioral Problems Among Children with Hearing Loss: How to Identify and When to Refer
- From Cochlear Implant "Programming/Mapping" to Real World: What Does it All Mean?
- Audiology for the SLP
- (Re)habilitation and FM for Cochlear Implants
- A Comprehensive Overview of Cochlear Implantation in Young Children
- Cued Speech: Supporting Literacy in Children With Hearing Loss
- Hearing Loss and Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
- Cochlear Implants: From Assessment to Rehabilitation
- Florida's Communication Plan for D/HH Students\Troubleshooting Tips and Tricks for Cochlear Implants and Baha
FLASHA (Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists)
2013 Annual Convention
May 23-26, 2013 at Marco Island, FL
Early Bird pricing extended through April 28th
See the website for more details
Florida Hands and Voices Events
1. Shadow Interpreted Performances at The Orlando Shakespeare Theater
- Miss Nelson Has a Field Day TOMORROW at 2:00
- Sleeping Beauty June 29th - 2 shows at 2:00 and 4:30
2. Family Meeting TOMORROW 9-11
Kids Together Child Development Center
1288 Sanctuary Drive, Oviedo, FL 32766
Topic: "Getting to know Florida Hands & Voices"
Have you heard the buzz about Florida Hands & Voices? Come find out what we’re all about this Saturday at our Family Meeting. Join our parents and professionals to learn more about FL H&V, our programs and events, and how you can get involved and meet other families of deaf and hard of hearing children.
3. Tons of summer events for children and familes! Keep checking for details:
Website
Do you "like" me?
"Like" me on facebook. I post all kinds of info related to hearing loss, interpreting, workshops, CEUs, scholarships, iPad apps, and much more.
********************************************************
What Is It like to Have an Auditory Processing Disorder?
Excellent presentation on auditory processing disorders! It is often difficult to understand what it may be like for people with auditory processing disorders (APD) to deal with information they receive through their auditory systems. One way to have a better understanding is to simulate what it is like to have a problem processing verbal information. This resource simulates some of the behaviors often seen in children and adults who have various types of APD so you can get a better sense of the disorder's impact.
read more >>
********************************************************
Dyslexia Workarounds: Creativity Without a Lot of Reading
(from the Wall Street Journal, April 1, 2013)
Actor Henry Winkler was told he was stupid. A teacher labeled Dan Malloy, the future governor of Connecticut, "mentally retarded." Delos Cosgrove recalls "hanging on by my fingernails" in high school and college before becoming a thoracic surgeon and the Cleveland Clinic's chief executive officer. Each has dyslexia, a condition that makes reading difficult but has little to do with intelligence. Mounting evidence shows that many people with dyslexia are highly creative, out-of-the-box thinkers, and neuroimaging studies demonstrate that their brains really do think differently.
read more >>
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iPAD HIGHLIGHTS
A Story Before Bed
Some teachers in the Panhandle told me about this app a couple of weeks ago. I played with it, and it is really neat. It is actually designed for parents and/or grandparents as a way to tell bedtime stories if they live somewhere else or have to be away from home. They can record a children's book with audio and video. Kids can play back the recording as often as they like on iPad, iPhone, Mac, or PC. There is also a website where you can do the same thing. You can record three stories for free. After that, there is a $9.99 per month charge. On the website, it says you can record most books a la carte for $6.99. I don't see that option on the iPad. The website also offers a site license for schools for $499.95 per year.
I recorded The Itsy Bitsy Spider (on the iPad) — many times! The first time, my hand kept coming in front of the camera when I went to turn the page. The next couple of times, it recorded okay. Looked fine on the iPad. Then I tried to look at it on the website, and I was upside down. I learned that you have to make sure the power button on the iPad is on the left. I also learned that the picture you see as you are recording is not the same angle that actually records. I'm not sure why this happens, but you may have to change where you sit or something. If you have a webcam on your camera, you can also choose to record with that. You can then email a link for the story to anyone.
Anyway, here is the last recording I made. The angle isn't good and the signing isn't great, but it gives you an idea of what you can do with this app. If Brian had been in town, I would have made him do it! 😄
Click here to view The Itsy Bitsy Spider in your web browser right now.
* New from eSchool News: 10 of the best Apple and Android apps for education in 2013
********************************************************
WEBSITES
Bill of Rights Institute
The purpose of this site is to educate young people about the Constitution. There are lots of resources available. You can also subscribe to the Constitution Courier (free newsletter) to receive historical content, connections to real life, classroom activities, downloadable PDFs, answer keys, discussion questions, and/or suggestions for further reading. The Courier comes twice a month.
Wonder Farm
This is actually a homeschool blog, but it is focused on writing with kids. Look through some of her blogs for ideas you might be able to use in the classroom. Look on the right to see some of her most popular topics.
PhET Interactive Simulations
This site has fun, interactive research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado. Students can visually comprehend concepts by using click & drag and buttons. There are simulations for Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Math, and is designed for Elementary through College. I'm not sure how it works on a Win computer. On my Mac, I had to choose the Download option and open it with Jar (built into the operating system).
Spaghetti Box Kids
This site is another blog, but is focused on strategies, tips, and activities for learning through playtime. Though it is focused more for parents, there are great ideas that teachers can incorporate into the classroom.
ARKive
Explore 15,000 of the world's endangered species. With over 100,000 photos and videos, discover what these animals, plants, and fungi look like, what makes them special, and why we should protect them. I checked out the pages for penguins and tigers. There are excellent photos and videos, and each page gives facts. The videos that I watched only had environmental sounds, so there were no captions.
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April 4, 2013
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Contents:
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NOTES FROM KAY
If you haven't had a chance to complete our survey, please take a few minutes to do it. We want to make sure we get all of your input as we plan our budget, trainings, and resources for the 2013-2014 school year. Your participation in the survey is VERY important to us and to DOE. Please take a few minutes to complete it. We really do appreciate your help!
Click here to complete the Survey
Caroline Guardino, Ph.D.
University of North Florida
Department of Exceptional, Deaf, & Interpreter Education
1 UNF Drive 57/3520
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1818 office
(904) 620-3895 fax
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iTUNES UNIVERSITY
Would you like to use multimedia to expand your knowledge? iTunes U could be the answer. I talked about iTunes U back in 2009 when Florida first opened their portal (see the link below). iTunes U is a special part of the iTunes Store which provides free online courses and other types of educational materials. It has more than 150,000 free educational videos and audio recordings that have been created by universities, colleges, school districts, and other educational organizations. You can download individual files or subscribe to a series of courses or recordings. Once you download them, you can watch or listen on your computer, or transfer them to your iPad, iPhone, or iPad and learn "on the go". How do you get it? All you have to do is download iTunes to your computer if you don't already have it. Yes, it is available for Windows, too! Once you have downloaded it, open it and go to the iTunes Store. Click on iTunes U (on the far right). You will see K-12 on the right side after you get to the main iTunes page. Click on that, and it will take you to an alphatized list of all the organizations that have collections. Find Florida Department of Education -- but you can explore any of them!
There is now an iTunes U App for the iPad. When you frst open the app, it looks a lot like iBooks (if you've used that). There is a bookshelf that has the books that you have subscribed to. Click on 'Catalog' in the top left to access the iTunes U Collections. (See the red circle in Picture 1 below.) You can explore here, but you can click on K-12 (see the red circle in Picture 2) to access K-12 Collections. A window will pop up (Picture 3 below) that lists all the school districts and organizations that have collections in iTunes U. Click on the F in the small list of letters on the right and search for Florida Department of Education to find the collections provided by our DOE. You have access to far more than what is provided here, but this is a good starting place. Picture 4 below shows the FL DOE page. Here you can see the most relevant, most popular, and what's new. Click See All to see all of the collections available. If you want to search for a specific topic, type it in the search box in the upper right corner of the iTunes U Store. Don't worry! Everything is free even though it is called a 'store'. For example, type 'common core' to find videos and podcasts about common core standards. This will search all of iTunes U -- not just the FL DOE collection.
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HIGHLIGHT: The FL DOE collection has a good series on RtI, but there are also some good ones in other collections. I recommend that you learn more about RtI. You will be hearing more and more about it in the future, and it will have a big impact on our students. Be aware and be an advocate!
NOTE: I tried some of the videos in the FL DOE collections. Those that were created by State of Florida organizations are captioned. FL DOE has also subscribed to videos from ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development). These are not captioned. To see captions:
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Let me know if you have any problems using iTunes U and I will try to help you!
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WEBSITES
LessonSense.com
LessonSense.com has worksheets, lesson ideas, & plans for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and other elementary/primary school students on a wide range of themes and topics. Their original lesson material is free to download for use in your classroom. Each topic comes with ideas, crafts, and materials for lessons. The suggestions, worksheets, and other materials can be used to create your own lessons. LessonSense is a place for teachers, student teachers, esl learners, kids, and parents. You will find lots of free downloadable printables for free. Use the menu to browse through the site. New stuff is being added all the time.
Classroom Collective
This website isn't very "pretty", but has some good ideas and resources on topics like lessons, technology, special education and behavior, professional development, relationships, assessment, etc. You can find the list of topics down at the bottom under About.
Quick and Easy Easter Bags
I KNOW Easter is over, but I thought this was a great idea that teachers could use for lots of classroom activities -- author studies, curriculum units, Earth Day activities, Mother's Day, etc.
Happy Birthday, Florida!
Scholastic has an article to help celebrate the day when Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de León, first set foot on its shores 500 years ago.
Earth Day
This year, Earth Day will be on April 22. Here are some resources:
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SAVE THESE DATES!
Florida Hands & Voices & the Orlando Shakespeare Theater Shadow Interpreted performance
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day -- Saturday April 27
Buy tickets online at www.orlandoshakes.org using cupon code "ASL" to get $8 tickets.
FEHI
November 9-10, 2012
Westin Hotel, Lake Mary, FL
FETC (Florida Educational Technology Conference)
January 28-31, 2013
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
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- Notes from Kay
- Notes from Mandy
- Survey Request (Repeat)
- Mini-Reading Lessons in Jacksonville (Correction)
- iTunes U
- Websites
- Save these Dates!
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NOTES FROM KAY
If you haven't had a chance to complete our survey, please take a few minutes to do it. We want to make sure we get all of your input as we plan our budget, trainings, and resources for the 2013-2014 school year. Your participation in the survey is VERY important to us and to DOE. Please take a few minutes to complete it. We really do appreciate your help!
Click here to complete the Survey
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NOTES FROM MANDY
Florida Hands & Voices is offering Family Sign Languge Classes at the Winter Park Public Library beginning April 20th. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens April 1st. Flyer is attached with more details.
Florida Hands & Voices and the Orlando Shakespeare Theater have partnered yet again to provide a Shadow Interpreted performance. This production is Miss Nelson Has a Field Day and it is on Saturday April 27th. Buy tickets online at www.orlandoshakes.org using coupon code "ASL" to get $8 tickets. Flyer is attached.
Mandy Longo, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Outreach Specialist
RMTC/OSBD
Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandy-Longo-MS-CCC-SLP/160108737437352
Follow me on Twitter: @MandyLongoSLP
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SURVEY REQUEST (REPEAT FROM 3/22/2013)
Teachers of the Deaf,
My name is Michele Handley and I am a student at the University of Northern Colorado. For my dissertation, I am conducting a survey and I need your help! If you are a certified teacher of the deaf and are currently working as a teacher, I am asking that you please complete a brief survey related to how you teach your students. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and your responses are totally anonymous. And, for completing the survey, you can have the chance to win one of three $50 VISA gift cards!
Please click on the link below to access the survey. Your participation is very important! Thank you, in advance, for your time!
Teacher of the Deaf Survey
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MINI-READING LESSONS IN JACKSONVILLE (CORRECTION FROM 3/22/2013)
UNF Masters Students are at it again!! Saturday, April 13th, the UNF graduate students enrolled in Teaching Reading to Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, will be teaching mini-reading lessons from 10-12 at the Pablo Creek Regional Library on Beach and Hodges. We would greatly appreciate you sharing this flyer with your children and their families (see attached flyer <STAR reader April 13 Pablo Creek.pdf>).
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL HAPPENINGS:
- CART will be provided to demonstrate this special service to parents and children.
- Parents will be taught how to download free E-books and auditory books while children are busy doing the mini-lessons.
- One of the mini-lessons will be taught using Ipads to provide children with hands-on technology use!!
Caroline Guardino, Ph.D.
University of North Florida
Department of Exceptional, Deaf, & Interpreter Education
1 UNF Drive 57/3520
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1818 office
(904) 620-3895 fax
********************************************************
iTUNES UNIVERSITY
Would you like to use multimedia to expand your knowledge? iTunes U could be the answer. I talked about iTunes U back in 2009 when Florida first opened their portal (see the link below). iTunes U is a special part of the iTunes Store which provides free online courses and other types of educational materials. It has more than 150,000 free educational videos and audio recordings that have been created by universities, colleges, school districts, and other educational organizations. You can download individual files or subscribe to a series of courses or recordings. Once you download them, you can watch or listen on your computer, or transfer them to your iPad, iPhone, or iPad and learn "on the go". How do you get it? All you have to do is download iTunes to your computer if you don't already have it. Yes, it is available for Windows, too! Once you have downloaded it, open it and go to the iTunes Store. Click on iTunes U (on the far right). You will see K-12 on the right side after you get to the main iTunes page. Click on that, and it will take you to an alphatized list of all the organizations that have collections. Find Florida Department of Education -- but you can explore any of them!
There is now an iTunes U App for the iPad. When you frst open the app, it looks a lot like iBooks (if you've used that). There is a bookshelf that has the books that you have subscribed to. Click on 'Catalog' in the top left to access the iTunes U Collections. (See the red circle in Picture 1 below.) You can explore here, but you can click on K-12 (see the red circle in Picture 2) to access K-12 Collections. A window will pop up (Picture 3 below) that lists all the school districts and organizations that have collections in iTunes U. Click on the F in the small list of letters on the right and search for Florida Department of Education to find the collections provided by our DOE. You have access to far more than what is provided here, but this is a good starting place. Picture 4 below shows the FL DOE page. Here you can see the most relevant, most popular, and what's new. Click See All to see all of the collections available. If you want to search for a specific topic, type it in the search box in the upper right corner of the iTunes U Store. Don't worry! Everything is free even though it is called a 'store'. For example, type 'common core' to find videos and podcasts about common core standards. This will search all of iTunes U -- not just the FL DOE collection.
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4.HIGHLIGHT: The FL DOE collection has a good series on RtI, but there are also some good ones in other collections. I recommend that you learn more about RtI. You will be hearing more and more about it in the future, and it will have a big impact on our students. Be aware and be an advocate!
NOTE: I tried some of the videos in the FL DOE collections. Those that were created by State of Florida organizations are captioned. FL DOE has also subscribed to videos from ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development). These are not captioned. To see captions:
- On the computer, you need to turn on closed captioning in the iTunes preferences (under the Playback tab). See Picture 1 below.
- On the iPad, you need to go into the iPad Settings. Scroll the left frame until you see iTunes U. Turn on Closed Captioning. See Picture 2 below.
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2. Let me know if you have any problems using iTunes U and I will try to help you!
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WEBSITES
LessonSense.com
LessonSense.com has worksheets, lesson ideas, & plans for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and other elementary/primary school students on a wide range of themes and topics. Their original lesson material is free to download for use in your classroom. Each topic comes with ideas, crafts, and materials for lessons. The suggestions, worksheets, and other materials can be used to create your own lessons. LessonSense is a place for teachers, student teachers, esl learners, kids, and parents. You will find lots of free downloadable printables for free. Use the menu to browse through the site. New stuff is being added all the time.
Classroom Collective
This website isn't very "pretty", but has some good ideas and resources on topics like lessons, technology, special education and behavior, professional development, relationships, assessment, etc. You can find the list of topics down at the bottom under About.
Quick and Easy Easter Bags
I KNOW Easter is over, but I thought this was a great idea that teachers could use for lots of classroom activities -- author studies, curriculum units, Earth Day activities, Mother's Day, etc.
Happy Birthday, Florida!
Scholastic has an article to help celebrate the day when Spanish explorer, Juan Ponce de León, first set foot on its shores 500 years ago.
Earth Day
This year, Earth Day will be on April 22. Here are some resources:
- Earth Day Network
- TeachersFirst: Earth Day
- Earth Day Groceries Project
- Mr. Nussbaum: Going Green
- Squigly's Playhouse: Earth Day
- Earth Day Coloring Pages
- Planetpals Earth Day Page
- EnviroLink
- EduHound: Earth Day
- Earth-Saving Scavenger Hunts
- Scholastic: Celebrate Earth Day
- EducationWorld: Earth Day
- Help the Environment
- EduPlace: Earth Day
- abcteach: Earth Day
- edHelper.com: Earth Day
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Kids' Pages
- EPA: Recycle City
- Keep America Beautiful
- Earth's Birthday Project
- World Wildlife Fund
- Earth Day Activities
- Pinterest: Earth Day Teaching Ideas
- TeAchnology: Teacher Guide to Earth Day
- Earth Day Theme Ideas: Printables, Activities, Lessons, Blogs
- Earth Day Activities
- read*write*think: Celebrate Earth Day!
- Earth Day Teacher Activities
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SAVE THESE DATES!
Florida Hands & Voices & the Orlando Shakespeare Theater Shadow Interpreted performance
Miss Nelson Has a Field Day -- Saturday April 27
Buy tickets online at www.orlandoshakes.org using cupon code "ASL" to get $8 tickets.
FEHI
November 9-10, 2012
Westin Hotel, Lake Mary, FL
FETC (Florida Educational Technology Conference)
January 28-31, 2013
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
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March 22, 2013
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NOTES
Correction: In the last Tech Notes, I told you about Tar Heel Reader, and how to use it on the iPad. I said that you can't turn on the voice on the iPad, but you can. Click on the settings icon, and it works just like the website.
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SURVEY REQUEST
Teachers of the Deaf,
My name is Michele Handley and I am a student at the University of Northern Colorado. For my dissertation, I am conducting a survey and I need your help! If you are a certified teacher of the deaf and are currently working as a teacher, I am asking that you please complete a brief survey related to how you teach your students. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and your responses are totally anonymous. And, for completing the survey, you can have the chance to win one of three $50 VISA gift cards!
Please click on the link below to access the survey. Your participation is very important! Thank you, in advance, for your time!
Teacher of the Deaf Survey
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Next sessions start the week of April 8th.
Please register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/osli
Contact: Aimee McDonald at mcdonalda@fsdb.k12.fl.us
Comments from recent students:
Points former students liked about the class:
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NEWS FLASH FROM GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTER (GURC)
Gallaudet University Deaf Education teacher preparation program is now offering the first-ever graduate certificate program designed for pre-service and in-service professionals in American Sign Language/English Bilingual Early Childhood Deaf Education: Birth to 5, beginning this summer 2013. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
This certificate program is developed in response to the pressing need expressed by early childhood educators and advocates as well as our partner schools/programs for additional course work and instruction on integrating American Sign Language and English bilingual practices in early childhood education and home settings.
Please look at the attached flyer <ECECERTFICATE-F.2013> for more information.
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SURVEY FROM GURC SOUTHEAST
To better fulfill GURC Southeast mission, they are conducting this needs assessment to help guide them as they design programs and services.
This needs assessment is completely voluntary and anonymous. You will have the option to request inclusion in their listserv at the end of the needs assessment. By using SurveyMonkey, they are guaranteeing anonymity.
Please complete this survey by May 1, 2013.
Please forward this needs assessment to anyone you think might benefit from the services of the Gallaudet University Regional Centers such as parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing-children and professionals working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Here is the link to the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Needs_Assessments
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TEACHER-IN-RESIDENCE APPLICATION
The 2013-14 Library of Congress Teacher-in-Residence Application is now available.
Only current K-12 teachers or library/media specialists are eligible. Applicants should also have:
Please review the website and application carefully for more details.
Applications are due Tuesday, April 9th.
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FROM PEPNET 2
Pepnet 2 is celebrating Deaf History Month (March 13-April 15)! Watch pepnet 2’s Facebook page every day this month for the Deaf Person of the Day. We will provide links to famous figures in the history of deaf people. Come “like” our page for daily updates or follow us on Twitter.
We invite you to connect with us at on our home page and help us as we work to improve the postsecondary outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including those with co-occurring disabilities. Explore our resources, take our trainings or ask us a question through our Live Chat feature.
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MINI-READING LESSONS IN JACKSONVILLE
UNF Masters Students are at it again!! Saturday, April 13th, the UNF graduate students enrolled in Teaching Reading to Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, will be teaching mini-reading lessons from 10-11:30 at the Regency Square Library. We would greatly appreciate you sharing this flyer with your children and their families (see attached flyer <star_reader_april2013.jpg>).
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL HAPPENINGS:
Caroline Guardino, Ph.D.
University of North Florida
Department of Exceptional, Deaf, & Interpreter Education
1 UNF Drive 57/3520
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1818 office
(904) 620-3895 fax
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IPAD HIGHLIGHTS
Philadelphia History This Way
I came across this app, and love it! This interactive iPhone/iPad app is a virtual tour guide. View informative videos IN ASL, explore the points of interest, or explore their interactive, GPS-enabled map. It's actually designed for someone that is touring Philadelphia, but I think it could be a great classroom tool for learning about our nation's history. $0.99
GeoQuest Zion DeafTV
I haven't actually seen this app, but it was developed by the same company that developed the one above. This virtual tour IN ASL is for Zion National Park. $4.99
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WEBSITES
DLTK's Crafts for Kids
DLTK's Crafts for Kids features a variety of printable children's crafts, coloring pages and activities including projects for holidays, educational themes and some of our children's favorite cartoon characters.
Kids Farm
Kids Farm is about animals and people that live and work on a ranch in Colorado. It is a place for young children to learn about farm and wild animals, animal sounds, what grows, farm equipment and a wildlife rehab center. We also have spelling, puzzles, horses, cows, chickens, sheep, goats, elk, kids rodeo, and guest pets. It is also a tool for teachers who teach farm units.
Kids Math Games
Free math games, interactive learning activities and fun educational resources that will engage students while they learn mathematics. Find cool math games, interesting facts, printable worksheets, quizzes, videos and so much more!
KrazyDad
KrazyDad has hundreds of printable puzzles. There are different types of puzzles, including: word puzzles, math puzzles, Sudoku, Kakuro, mazes, Kidoku, crosswords, etc.
Little Worksheets
This site was put together by preschool and Kindergarten teachers. You'll find lots of free printable worksheets and activities for preschool through grade 5.
Lil' Fingers
Lil' Fingers is a storybook site for toddlers with educational games, storybooks, and printable coloring pages. Their FREE toddler stories, activities, & holiday sections are designed with bright colors & big buttons for little fingers.
United States Mint
Most people can't make the trip to Philadelphia or Denver to take a tour of the U.S. Mint to see how coins are made. This site gives you a choice of virtual tour or an animated overview. Click on 'For Educators' on the left to find lesson plans, curricula, and activities/resources. Click on 'For Kids' to find games and activities for your students.
NRICH
This website is sponsored by Cambridge University, but is for Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary. The site enriches math curricula for all learners by providing free, engaging, interactive math activities to provoke mathematical thinking. It uses unusual problems to provide a deeper understanding of math concepts. There are many great resources here. Just remember that it is based in the UK, so will use the metric system.
World Wonders Project
The Google World Wonders Project is a platform which brings world heritage sites of the modern and ancient world online. Using Street View, 3D modeling and other Google technologies, these amazing sites become accessible to everyone across the globe. With videos, photos, and in-depth information, teachers and students can virtually visit some of the most famous places on earth. The project offers an innovative way to teach history and geography to students o primary and secondary schools all over the world. Visit places like Stonehenge, the Palace of Versailles, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Great Barrier Reef, the Ruins of Pompeii, Independence Hall, etc. Click on Education at the top right to access teacher guides. [NOTE: I watched videos for the Grand Canyon and for Prague. None of the videos were captions. Some videos had no narration. Others did offer automatic captions (speech-to-text), but had many mistakes. Some videos may be captioned.]
MathPickle
MathPickle is for K-12 teachers. Here you will find curricular games, puzzles, and mini-competitions for the classrooms. A Canadian mathematician and teacher, Dr. Gordon Hamilton, created this site to assist classroom teachers in using challenging and engaging activities and games as they address multiple math skills. These games and activities are demonstrated on videos that are designed for teachers to view in preparing for teaching a lesson. There is a menu so that you can look for solutions by grade level:
[Note: The videos are not captioned. You can turn on the automatic captioning, but there are many mistakes.]
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- Notes
- Survey Request for Teachers of the Deaf
- ASL Interactive: Online Sign Language Courses Available!
- News Flash from Gallaudet University Regional Center
- Survey from GURC Southeast
- Library of Congress Teacher-in-Residence Application
- News from pepnet 2
- Mini-Reading Lessons in Jacksonville
- iPad Highlights
- Websites
- Save these Dates!
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NOTES
Correction: In the last Tech Notes, I told you about Tar Heel Reader, and how to use it on the iPad. I said that you can't turn on the voice on the iPad, but you can. Click on the settings icon, and it works just like the website.
********************************************************
SURVEY REQUEST
Teachers of the Deaf,
My name is Michele Handley and I am a student at the University of Northern Colorado. For my dissertation, I am conducting a survey and I need your help! If you are a certified teacher of the deaf and are currently working as a teacher, I am asking that you please complete a brief survey related to how you teach your students. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and your responses are totally anonymous. And, for completing the survey, you can have the chance to win one of three $50 VISA gift cards!
Please click on the link below to access the survey. Your participation is very important! Thank you, in advance, for your time!
Teacher of the Deaf Survey
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ASL Interactive: Online Sign Language Courses Available!
Free to family members and professionals communicating and working directly with Deaf/Hard of Hearing children in the state of Florida!No experience necessary!
Next sessions start the week of April 8th.
Register today to select your most convenient date/time at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/osli.
*Note: The availability of your selected date/time may not be guaranteed.
We host free online Sign Language Interactive Classes for parents, family members and professionals who communicate and work directly with Deaf/Hard of Hearing children. This project is made possible by the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Foundation. This 8-week course is available to participants located statewide who are looking to increase their communication skills with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Individuals with skill levels ranging from beginner to intermediate are welcome to participate. This opportunity is presented through an online video chat room setting from the comfort of your own home, where participants learn vocabulary, grammar and culture. Each participant’s sign language needs are met through online surveys and weekly correspondence.
Eligibility is determined upon the following conditions:
- Open to Florida residents only
- Available to parents and deaf educational staff (not intended for interpreter training)
- Classes are first come-first-serve; you may be placed on a waiting list if there are a large number of participants
- The course is fully online, and you must have access to and check e-mail regularly
- You must have:
- A computer no more than 3-5 years old (no mobile devices – iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, etc.)
- A high-speed Internet connection (speeds above 500kbps/.5mbps download/upload – Please refer to www.speedtest.net and click on “Begin Test” or check with your internet provider)
- A better than average web camera
Please register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/osli
Contact: Aimee McDonald at mcdonalda@fsdb.k12.fl.us
Comments from recent students:
“…I really enjoyed the two classes I took with you. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you again.”“…the entire course was fantastic and I truly look forward to furthering my ASL education with you and your team!”
Points former students liked about the class:
“The practice with other students.”
“The video follow up from the lesson Interaction during the lesson.”
“Teacher’s patience and clear delivery.”
“That I can review what we learned in the video messages.”
“The face-to-face teaching and the ability to see classmates and the ~teacher. Also, the convenience of being able to be home.”
“I like how the teacher was very kind and patient with us and was very likeable. ~I was able to relax and learn better.”
“Lots of teachable moments! I liked the instructor’s explanations based on her experience & her flexibility in answering questions.”
“I really like the teacher’s attitude and willingness to help us when we are so lost. I like to use the most simple words daily when I go to work and at home to practice. It does takes away some of the stress we live daily.”
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NEWS FLASH FROM GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CENTER (GURC)
Gallaudet University Deaf Education teacher preparation program is now offering the first-ever graduate certificate program designed for pre-service and in-service professionals in American Sign Language/English Bilingual Early Childhood Deaf Education: Birth to 5, beginning this summer 2013. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
This certificate program is developed in response to the pressing need expressed by early childhood educators and advocates as well as our partner schools/programs for additional course work and instruction on integrating American Sign Language and English bilingual practices in early childhood education and home settings.
Please look at the attached flyer <ECECERTFICATE-F.2013> for more information.
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SURVEY FROM GURC SOUTHEAST
To better fulfill GURC Southeast mission, they are conducting this needs assessment to help guide them as they design programs and services.
This needs assessment is completely voluntary and anonymous. You will have the option to request inclusion in their listserv at the end of the needs assessment. By using SurveyMonkey, they are guaranteeing anonymity.
Please complete this survey by May 1, 2013.
Please forward this needs assessment to anyone you think might benefit from the services of the Gallaudet University Regional Centers such as parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing-children and professionals working with deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Here is the link to the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Needs_Assessments
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TEACHER-IN-RESIDENCE APPLICATION
The 2013-14 Library of Congress Teacher-in-Residence Application is now available.
Only current K-12 teachers or library/media specialists are eligible. Applicants should also have:
- significant experience teaching with Library of Congress primary sources
- a record of leadership in professional development
- excellent written and oral communication skills
Please review the website and application carefully for more details.
Applications are due Tuesday, April 9th.
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FROM PEPNET 2
Pepnet 2 is celebrating Deaf History Month (March 13-April 15)! Watch pepnet 2’s Facebook page every day this month for the Deaf Person of the Day. We will provide links to famous figures in the history of deaf people. Come “like” our page for daily updates or follow us on Twitter.
We invite you to connect with us at on our home page and help us as we work to improve the postsecondary outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, including those with co-occurring disabilities. Explore our resources, take our trainings or ask us a question through our Live Chat feature.
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MINI-READING LESSONS IN JACKSONVILLE
UNF Masters Students are at it again!! Saturday, April 13th, the UNF graduate students enrolled in Teaching Reading to Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, will be teaching mini-reading lessons from 10-11:30 at the Regency Square Library. We would greatly appreciate you sharing this flyer with your children and their families (see attached flyer <star_reader_april2013.jpg>).
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL HAPPENINGS:
- CART will be provided to demonstrate this special service to parents and children.
- Parents will be taught how to download free E-books and auditory books while children are busy doing the mini-lessons.
- One of the mini-lessons will be taught using Ipads to provide children with hands-on technology use!!
Caroline Guardino, Ph.D.
University of North Florida
Department of Exceptional, Deaf, & Interpreter Education
1 UNF Drive 57/3520
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1818 office
(904) 620-3895 fax
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IPAD HIGHLIGHTS
Philadelphia History This Way
I came across this app, and love it! This interactive iPhone/iPad app is a virtual tour guide. View informative videos IN ASL, explore the points of interest, or explore their interactive, GPS-enabled map. It's actually designed for someone that is touring Philadelphia, but I think it could be a great classroom tool for learning about our nation's history. $0.99
GeoQuest Zion DeafTV
I haven't actually seen this app, but it was developed by the same company that developed the one above. This virtual tour IN ASL is for Zion National Park. $4.99
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WEBSITES
DLTK's Crafts for Kids
DLTK's Crafts for Kids features a variety of printable children's crafts, coloring pages and activities including projects for holidays, educational themes and some of our children's favorite cartoon characters.
Kids Farm
Kids Farm is about animals and people that live and work on a ranch in Colorado. It is a place for young children to learn about farm and wild animals, animal sounds, what grows, farm equipment and a wildlife rehab center. We also have spelling, puzzles, horses, cows, chickens, sheep, goats, elk, kids rodeo, and guest pets. It is also a tool for teachers who teach farm units.
Kids Math Games
Free math games, interactive learning activities and fun educational resources that will engage students while they learn mathematics. Find cool math games, interesting facts, printable worksheets, quizzes, videos and so much more!
KrazyDad
KrazyDad has hundreds of printable puzzles. There are different types of puzzles, including: word puzzles, math puzzles, Sudoku, Kakuro, mazes, Kidoku, crosswords, etc.
Little Worksheets
This site was put together by preschool and Kindergarten teachers. You'll find lots of free printable worksheets and activities for preschool through grade 5.
Lil' Fingers
Lil' Fingers is a storybook site for toddlers with educational games, storybooks, and printable coloring pages. Their FREE toddler stories, activities, & holiday sections are designed with bright colors & big buttons for little fingers.
United States Mint
Most people can't make the trip to Philadelphia or Denver to take a tour of the U.S. Mint to see how coins are made. This site gives you a choice of virtual tour or an animated overview. Click on 'For Educators' on the left to find lesson plans, curricula, and activities/resources. Click on 'For Kids' to find games and activities for your students.
NRICH
This website is sponsored by Cambridge University, but is for Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary. The site enriches math curricula for all learners by providing free, engaging, interactive math activities to provoke mathematical thinking. It uses unusual problems to provide a deeper understanding of math concepts. There are many great resources here. Just remember that it is based in the UK, so will use the metric system.
World Wonders Project
The Google World Wonders Project is a platform which brings world heritage sites of the modern and ancient world online. Using Street View, 3D modeling and other Google technologies, these amazing sites become accessible to everyone across the globe. With videos, photos, and in-depth information, teachers and students can virtually visit some of the most famous places on earth. The project offers an innovative way to teach history and geography to students o primary and secondary schools all over the world. Visit places like Stonehenge, the Palace of Versailles, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Great Barrier Reef, the Ruins of Pompeii, Independence Hall, etc. Click on Education at the top right to access teacher guides. [NOTE: I watched videos for the Grand Canyon and for Prague. None of the videos were captions. Some videos had no narration. Others did offer automatic captions (speech-to-text), but had many mistakes. Some videos may be captioned.]
MathPickle
MathPickle is for K-12 teachers. Here you will find curricular games, puzzles, and mini-competitions for the classrooms. A Canadian mathematician and teacher, Dr. Gordon Hamilton, created this site to assist classroom teachers in using challenging and engaging activities and games as they address multiple math skills. These games and activities are demonstrated on videos that are designed for teachers to view in preparing for teaching a lesson. There is a menu so that you can look for solutions by grade level:
[Note: The videos are not captioned. You can turn on the automatic captioning, but there are many mistakes.]
- K-2: math activities based on literature, games that teach patterns, matching games, skip counting, addition, symmetry, Fibonnaci numbers, etc.
- 3-4: dot-to-dot measuring puzzles, subtraction, graphs, area and perimeter
- 5-6: division, problem solving, origami, prime numbers, factoring, etc
- 7-9: subtracting fractions, cipher breaking, strategizing, squaring and cubing, exponents and polygons, area of a cone, Archimedes and finding the area and volume of a sphere
- 10-12: games and puzzles for algebra, scientific notation, Pythagoras' theorem, physics, trigonometry, calculus through song
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