I was not there. I can't tell you what happened exactly. But, this is what the student told me:
A high school student's teacher talked to the class for a bit while playing a recordin… Read More
Hello DHH teachers and audiologists.
What types of FM or hearing technology do you currently use with students?
For students whose hearing aids that don't work with wireless FM s… Read More
How cool is this?! Why didn't my audiologists tell me about this?! I want hearing aids that will do this! Your own personal FM system.
Anyone use this before? Is it only for hearin… Read More
Many
of the Middle School and High School Deaf/HH students I work with often
don't ask for help or ask questions in their classes. Some attend all
general education classes while others a… Read More
Sorry guys. I have neglected this blog for too long. I guess I needed the break or I just became incredibly busy and lazy.
I am interested in writing again and getting back in interacting w… Read More
One of the many things I enjoy about my job is collaborating with colleagues. I talked with a Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher about a high school student I work with. I wondered how I could… Read More
A high school freshman student just transferred from another school system to one of the high schools where I serve dhh students as an itinerant or "traveling" deaf/hh teacher. She is profou… Read More
"This is how they like to talk," I announced to my reflection. "Wa-blah-hubbity-bah-blah-froo."
When I was a little girl, I would often stand on a chair peering into a lar… Read More
When discussing successful people who happen to be deaf and hard of hearing, most of my students are familiar with well known professionals in the entertainment business such as Marlee Matli… Read More
Bitsboard: the best educational app ever! All you need is an iPad or a Tablet. It helps you create individual boards of images or words and you can use them to create all sorts of games and… Read More
As usual, summer went by quickly. The school year is about to begin! I am trying my best to get ready.
I tend to focus on getting technology ready for students and teachers to use within th… Read More
I am at a conference about educating students with disabilities with an emphasis on using technology. I am really enjoying my time and learning a lot!
However, some presenters and developer… Read More
Great video tutorial on how to change a behind-the-ear hearing tube (generic, typical sized tube), not for the newer models with the super skinny tubes.
You can buy he… Read More
My students never fail to crack me up, challenge me, and break my heart.
Here are some examples:
Young student will whip out his invisible phone from time to time pretending to talk to som… Read More
On the way to work in the morning, I like to listen to Q100's The Bert Show on the radio. It is hosted by Bert Weiss, Jeff Dauler, and Kristin Klingshirn. Most of the time I have no problem… Read More
Some of my students who are interested in working in the medical field have asked about how they would be able to communicate with medical staff members wearing surgical masks. For many peop… Read More
According to this article, if passed, a new bill could give deaf and hard of hearing individuals opportunities to serve in the Air Force. An Air Force captain convinced U.S. Rep. Mark Takano… Read More
I love a good viral video, especially when I get a chance to understand the dialogue or sounds that make the video hilarious, adorable, bizarre, gross, shocking, or all of the above. Otherwi… Read More
According to this article, if passed, a new bill could give deaf and hard of hearing individuals opportunities to serve in the Air Force. An Air Force captain convinced U.S. Rep. Mark Takano… Read More
This is a nice video I like to use with young students learning ASL and the sight/spelling word 'quack'. It is fun, simple, and repetitive. Video is by Barb Wifi on YouTube.
Link to v… Read More
Success for Kids With Hearing Loss website is full of resources and information for professionals and parents of students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
I highly recommend it.
When you… Read More
As you can imagine, I come across several issues working with various deaf and hard of hearing students attending public school (PK - 12). Some are laughable a… Read More
Over a month ago I announced I will start blogging regularly again. It has not happened yet. It takes a while to get back into it I suppose. I have forgotten how much I enjoy blogging. I lik… Read More
Hello there!
It has been a while since I posted anything on this blog. I have been busy. Plenty of interesting events occurred and I learned a good amount. I am eager to share more informat… Read More
It has been a very long time since I have seen a movie at the movie theater. It is very expensive and many movie theaters do not offer open captioned films for all movies and at times I… Read More
When I work with a student who uses an FM system in all of his or her academic classes, several questions and scenarios will fill my head, which I must discuss with the student… Read More
I have some questions for shy and introverted deaf and hard of hearing
students (and former students):
What are some ways teachers can help you with becoming better at
advocating for your… Read More
One of my very young students told me that it makes her sad that the other kids in her class don't have hearing aids. She was honestly sad for them! I told her that they have lots of ot… Read More
"This is how they like to talk," I announced to my reflection. "Wa-blah-hubbity-bah-blah-froo."
When I was a little girl, I would often stand on a chair peering into a lar… Read More
I love working with preschoolers because I get to be creative and use silly voices or faces with them.
I have a four year old student who is working on identifying different parts of h… Read More
I got a new pink ear mold. :) I like how it looks.
But I have forgotten how uncomfortable it can feel to wear a new ear mold. It feels tight and my ear becom… Read More
I attended a Transition/Career Fair held by the local school district for students with disabilities. It contained several workshops and vendors with information about transitioning to colle… Read More