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Description: One of the important tools used by many adults who are blind is the slate and stylus, which allows for a quick method to jot down grocery lists, telephone numbers, and love notes. Join this webinar and learn how to load the slate with paper, acquire the language used to teach students how to create alphabet letters, and write names and numbers using the slate and stylus. Instructor: Leanne Grillot Instructor s Title: National Director of Outreach Services Instructor s Affiliation: American Printing House for the Blind Instructor s Email: lgrillot@aph.org Instructor: Leslie Weilbacher Instructor s Title: Outreach Specialist - Northwest Instructor s Affiliation: American Printing House for the Blind Instructor s Email: lweilbacher@aph.org Primary Core or ECC Area: Compensatory Skills (specifically, braille) Target Audience: teachers of the visually impaired, paraprofessionals who know braille, parents Pre-requisite knowledge: at least basic braille knowledge Lesson Plan Goal: Instruction in the use of the slate and stylus Learning Objectives: Orally name the cells necessary to create randomly selected braille letters using the first side/second side, top, middle, bottom format. Independently and correctly load paper; write words and numbers with correct spacing. Identify specific techniques for teaching the slate and stylus to students. Identify practical suggestions and exercises to assist a student to become an efficient slate user. Materials Needed: slate, stylus, adequate braille paper, rubber mat |
