tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post1856695717121586761..comments2023-05-11T10:05:37.318-04:00Comments on Deaf Progressivism: Vlogging/Bloggin Future of Gallaudet: Deaf ChildrenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-5055501082801326702007-03-22T01:24:00.000-04:002007-03-22T01:24:00.000-04:00I know from being a teacher at a residential schoo...I know from being a teacher at a residential school for the Deaf, I have met several parents in IEP meetings and other occasions...many of these parents have expressed frustration at the sheer volume of material out on the web in regards to education of children with hearing loss. One common theme I noticed among these parents was the tendency to "retreat" to local school districts out of the feeling of being "overwhelmed" by the jumble of information and not being able to make sense of which way they should go. This leads to many children being isolated in hearing classrooms or local Deaf Ed programs which are lacking in many areas.. Then these kids show up at the residential schools later with severe language and social delays and we are expected to "work magic" and "catch them up" ...enable them to pass rigorous state-mandated graduation exit exams.. NOT an easy task. I agree with Barbara there needs to be a national clearing house of sorts where parents can have access to information like from Signs of Literacy. How many parents would know to look for THAT? AS difficult as it is for us to find such information, imagine what it is like for parents with no background or help in this area.<BR/><BR/>This is a big challenge...something a good dissertation could break some ground on perhaps....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-88047310978227621552007-02-15T22:04:00.000-05:002007-02-15T22:04:00.000-05:00I'm deaf and a deaf educator, too, just like you. ...I'm deaf and a deaf educator, too, just like you. I typed "deaf" into google jsut to see if deafread popped up, pretending like I was a hearing parent of a deaf child. I went through ten pages and didn't see deafread. I love your vlog and I've watched all of them. I can't wait to see more. I like your ideas and want to see more. I'm on board with your ideas and want to help us move forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-69113760902482331762007-02-08T20:13:00.000-05:002007-02-08T20:13:00.000-05:00I am looking forward to the sharing of information...I am looking forward to the sharing of information here. I am Deaf and teach at an integrated school in Australia, so the cutting edge information from here will benefit us too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-2624426285656450302007-02-08T19:23:00.000-05:002007-02-08T19:23:00.000-05:00I would caution against including too many hearing...I would caution against including too many hearing deaf educators. In my experience they can be the worst at limiting a deaf child's options. I would love to see a greater emphasis on deaf teaching deaf, and learning from deaf people versus the received "wisdom" of "professionals" in the field... In other words, it strikes me that there has been no lack of hearing collaboration on the best way to teach the deaf, excluding the input of the deaf, since Milan.<BR/><BR/>That caveat aside, I do think this sounds like a potentially very good idea. As a product of mainstreaming, for example, I'm more than happy to share my experiences so that a hearing parent can make a more informed decision and so on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-7003382272489299402007-02-03T13:26:00.000-05:002007-02-03T13:26:00.000-05:00Now you got the technology out of the way, and abl...Now you got the technology out of the way, and able to deliver your message, where it counts. <br /><br />Being an administrator in a deaf school, I see and experienced issues such as you raised personally, so I am looking forward to see you progress further with this concept and I will surely keep an eye on it.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183985329547386102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-53796302512323474662007-02-03T03:17:00.000-05:002007-02-03T03:17:00.000-05:00Barb,
Fabulous idea!!! :) I, too, would love to se...Barb,<br />Fabulous idea!!! :) I, too, would love to see a central place for information and dialogue too!! One gentle thought - I would like to suggest NOT adding voice-over. Research (and a lot of ancedotal evidence) shows it hinders ASL acquisition and appreciation of ASL as a language, because the sound input interferes with comprehension. I think your transcript is a perfect solution. It makes what you have to say accessible to those with English-language skills, while leaving your ASL untarnished and not having anything distract the viewer from your signing (and ultimately message). Just my two cents. :) <br />Keep blogging and video blogging!moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817584645055759394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-88213372586208513372007-02-01T15:42:00.000-05:002007-02-01T15:42:00.000-05:00Smile. You got that out of the way. Google has "ca...Smile. You got that out of the way. Google has "captioning" options that viewers can click on or off while a video is playing. Just state in your future posts that ASL viewers can click it off and others can click it on. I use basic pgrm, Subtitle Workshop to subtitle my videos, <a href="http://video.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=27738">LINK'S HERE</a>.drmzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494918938276567340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-38910727189224238862007-02-01T10:42:00.000-05:002007-02-01T10:42:00.000-05:00Thanks Amy, Anoynmous, Aidan and Mike for the warm...Thanks Amy, Anoynmous, Aidan and Mike for the warm welcome and support. You vloggers rock!<br /><br />I finally got to overcome my anxiety when posting my first vlog. I have a lot more that I want to show what is happening behind the scenes in a deaf school and mainstreaming school. I just want this message to get across to parents of deaf children and deaf children themselves even professionals working with deaf children about the value of bilingual-bicultural approach.<br /><br />I am trying to make it accessible for non-signers as I am working on voice over as volunteered by my hearing colleague. Making text summary is the best I can do for now. To do captioning, I am still not sure about that as it will take away on focusing a speaker's use of ASL. Even fluent ASL users will read captions that will eliminate their primary focus on what a speaker is trying to convey in ASL.Barb DiGihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782821203852989863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-10183663273027558752007-02-01T00:19:00.000-05:002007-02-01T00:19:00.000-05:00Awesome vlog. I learned something about the state ...Awesome vlog. I learned something about the state of deaf education and other related issues that will benefit me as a counselor. I now see the benefit of adding text summaries in blog just to stimulate the interest of those non-signing parents seeking I&R. I get it now! I agree that early interventions with deaf children start now!drmzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494918938276567340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-92112533876103171992007-01-31T23:46:00.000-05:002007-01-31T23:46:00.000-05:00Nice to see you in Vlog... Welcome to V log world....Nice to see you in Vlog... Welcome to V log world. I look forward to seeing more of your Vlogs.. <br /><br />I agreed that we need to expose ourselves as fully Deaf productive human beings to Parents of Deaf children, teachers, and everyone too.<br /><br />I support your missions. I beleive they will work. <br /><br />We need more teachers like you. I can see in your eyes that you really care about Deaf children's future. You are one of true teachers.<br /><br />AidanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-91036575339661078582007-01-31T23:45:00.000-05:002007-01-31T23:45:00.000-05:00After viewing your first vlog, definitely, I whole...After viewing your first vlog, definitely, I wholeheartedly agree with Amy that you are awesome, too. Keep up with your vlogging!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37179429.post-59025596913396040802007-01-31T18:44:00.000-05:002007-01-31T18:44:00.000-05:00Barb...
What can I say????? You are AWESOME! I ...Barb...<br /><br />What can I say????? You are AWESOME! I am sooo happy that you created this special blog that will help deaf children! I am joining your bandwagon for sure!<br /><br />Warmest and major hugs!<br />Amy Cohen EfronAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com