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Description: Are you curious about Polly, the fun and interactive braille learning device for young children? This webinar will introduce families to Pollys features, including its games, music, and lessons that make braille learning engaging and exciting. Youll learn how to support learning at homewhether you're competing in a game together or singing along to a lesson. Well also explain how Polly tracks progress and connects with the Helios platform to help families stay involved in the learning journey. Instructors Sarah Welch APH, Product Manager swelch@aph.org Content Information Primary Core or ECC Area:Compensatory Access Target Audience: Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Paraprofessionals, Families Learning Objectives: Describe the key features of the Polly device and its role in teaching braille through games, music, and interactive lessons. Recognize how Polly fits into a broader braille education plan, including the importance of working with a braille instructor for skill development like tracking. Demonstrate how to use Pollys guest mode and how to navigate between user accounts using the Helios platform. Develop a home-based routine for using Polly that incorporates independent practice and family engagement to support braille literacy. Day of Event Information ACVREP Credit is only available for the live presentation. To collect ACRVEP credit, please listen for the opening and closing codes, then submit these to the webinar certificate portal found at https://aphhive.org/#/event within 30 days of the webinar. Following submission, a certificate is immediately available and stored Using a Braille Display to Access Captions in Zoom (Since no two people are the same, accommodations should be designed around individual users. The recommendations below may help optimize your experience.) Recommended Practices Configure Zoom, screen reader, and device settings |
