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Description: Learning braille is fun with the Braille Trail Reader, a 14 cell refreshable braille display ideal for students. Learn from our expert panelists how this small-but-mighty device can help students practice reading, writing, tracking, and sharing their work. Participants will leave will three instructional games to encourage students to practice their braille skills while having fun! Spotlight on Braille Trail Reader: One Handed Mode Ability to switch between Local and Terminal Modes Sync Function Games that can be played in BTR: Monster Maker Mad Libs- BAH Tracking- WF Additional Tools: BrailleBlaster App Examples in BrailleBlaster Format Steps and Example Instructor: William Freeman Instructor s Title: Tactile Technology Product Manager Instructor s Affiliation: APH Instructor s Email: wfreeman@aph.org Instructor: Joe Hodge Instructor s Title: Technical Innovations Product Manager Instructor s Affiliation: APH Instructor s Email: jhodge@aph.org Primary Core or ECC Area: Assistive Technology Target Audience: Teachers, Assistive Technology Specialist, Parents, Students Pre-requisite knowledge: None Lesson Plan Goal: Learning Objectives: Lesson Plan Goal: The participant will identify how the Braille Trail Reader can be used to teach important braille literacy skills. Learning Objectives: The participant will list three unique features of the Braille Trail Reader. The participant will compare the use of Braille Trail Reader in two-handed and one-handed mode. The participant will describe how to sync the contents of the device for mobile and desktop use. The participant will examine three fun instructional activities to take back to their classroom. Materials Needed: |
