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What if learning braille could feel like play full of sound, touch, and immediate feedback? That s exactly what Polly offers: an interactive electronic device designed to teach early braille literacy, including reading, typing, writing, spelling, and vocabulary, through engaging, game-based activities. This course equips educators to confidently use Polly with students for learning and reinforcing braille concepts. By exploring the device s features and the unique online Helios platform, you ll learn to assign content, monitor progress, and apply best practices for maintaining the device and supporting student growth.Objectives Describe the core features and educational purpose of Polly as a tool to support emerging braille learners. Operate and navigate the Polly device and orient others to its tactile, audio, and interactive components. Connect Polly to the internet and set up and manage student Helios accounts to assign content, monitor progress, and share access appropriately. Describe best practices to maintain the Polly device to ensure safe and effective use. |
