by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 11, 2022 | braille, CVI, distance learning, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, Low Vision, TVI, video
This resource from Paths to Literacy offers some learning videos that were created and may be appropriate for students with a visual impairment. As with all content and materials, evaluate individual needs to determine if it is right for that student. Click here to...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 10, 2022 | Blind, CVI, described, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, learning, lesson, Low Vision, Strategies, teaching, TVI
Using theme based learning helps students to generalize learning across curriculum. It also promotes interest because the lessons are relevant and relatable. Here are a few fun, educational activities and ideas for all that touch on some important developmental goals....
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 24, 2022 | ASL, Deaf, EEI, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, learning, pararpros, Strategies, teaching, UDL
This article addresses current issues in deaf education as well as provides suggestions for improving overall academic achievement of this population. Specifically, three instructional strategies are recommended for teachers: choral responding, response cards, and...
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 22, 2022 | assistive technology, AT, Blind, IDEA, IEP/MET, Itinerant Teacher
Assistive technology isn’t new. In fact, it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. It is believed that eyeglasses were invented in Italy between 1268 and 1289; and, the first recorded use of a wheelchair dates back to 5th Century China. This...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 25, 2022 | captioned video, Curriculum, instruction, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, lesson, Literacy, Reading, special education, Standards, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching, Writing
Writing with students is very challenging. In this video, ASDB itinerant teacher Cassandra Hart explains how to make a project that children are interested in, and that will help take them through the writing process from beginning to end in a way that helps them to...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 25, 2022 | ASL, Deaf, Early Childhood, inclusion, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, lesson, Literacy, parents, Strategies, Teach and Enrich
The YouTube channel for the ASDB Deaf Mentor Program has over 60 signed videos! Click here to see all the video options.