Key words: Curriculum Materials, Deaf Education, K-12
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 20:36:18 -0400
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From: Bob Spiecker Subject: Technology for kids ages 3 to 5 years
To: Multiple recipients of list EDUDEAF I need help!
I've been asked to put together a presentation on how technology is being
used to educate deaf kids three to five years old. I have had little
experience with this age group, so please let me know what hardware and
software you have found beneficial in helping these kids and how you use it.
Thanks,
Bob Spiecker
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Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 22:00:03 -0400
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From: Linda Semesky Subject: Re: Technology for kids ages 3 to 5 years
To: Multiple recipients of list EDUDEAF Deaf only, or hoh too...I can speak for hoh. Assistive listening devices,
various microphone configurations for the ALDs, computer software for speech
therapy...
Linda S.
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Date: Wed, 3 Jul 1996 10:02:07 -0500
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From: KNPONGOR@GALLUA.GALLAUDET.EDU
Subject: Re: Technology for kids ages 3 to 5 years
To: Multiple recipients of list EDUDEAF Hi,
I'm a bit late coming into this question. I love vacations but perhaps I
have a couple of things to contribute.
For the past several years I've used a variety of software for my students,
deaf multihandicapped ages 3-10 years.
Kids on Keys-Spinaker software for Apple/Commodore
good pre-typing software, kids have to type in letters that 'fall down'
from the sky in large type format, speed can be modified, then moves to
game format, typing in short words to match pictures, etc. limited use but
helps younger kids 6 and under feel successful in game/not typing
practice, my group will play for hours if I let them!
Word Processor for Kids-IBM shareware
very simple word processor for kids, for DOS based machines, can be found
on most BBS or on line services AOL, Compuserve, etc , uses simple
pictures to manipulate program, write, print, save, etc. type size and color
is modifiable, nice for younger kids who do better with large font, limited
used but again, good start to kids to write simple letters, reports, etc.
work can be saved and edited later
Word Gallery-IBM shareware
simple DOS based program, teaches simple letter to picture matching,
spelling/clozure of short familiar words using pictures, has a simple, but
visual reinforcement system star for correct answer , some options are
modified in terms of speed and length of time
Amy's Primer-IBM shareware
nice introduction to the keyboard, teaches kids how to use arrow keys to
manipulate objects on screen, upper and lower case matching, picture to word
matching, again simple DOS based program but very useful with younger or
lower functioning kids
Mickey's Zoo/The surprise party Disney Software
two DOS based programs, cute graphics, very motivating for kids, teaches
numerical concepts and alphabet, on older machines 286 may run a little
slower, kids enjoy characters and again will use it for hours if I let them
Type to learn/Mario Teaches Typing IBM DOS
two nice programs that teach typing, Type to Learn is a better overall
program, very sequenced and structured but kids like to play Mario more
I've also had a great deal of success in using Netscape Navigator with my
kids to access the Internet/WWW. The system is very visually based, the
kids learn it fairly quickly and love to look for things that interest them
on the net, they've found all the Disney Movie sites, Power Rangers, etc
and we've downloaded short video clips, graphics and texts that get put in
our Net Book that we keep in the reading area.
Hope this helps. I tend to use alot of DOS based programs in the classroom
since we have 8088 in the room. For the Windows based multimedia machines,
I recommend Rosie's Walk, a sign language CD Rom from the Texas School for
the Deaf, Newton's Apple, Baily's Bookhouse, Sammy's Science House and
Millie's Math House as well as many of the Broderbund CDs don't have the
titles here at home . Enjoy,
Kathy Pongor
Uploaded by: Melissa Close/Kent State University/Deaf Education Major
Technology Training Specialist
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Washington, DC