Tech Notes

We are wrapping up the school year with our special End-of-Year edition, packed with updates to help you prepare for the summer months. This month, we showcase Curipod as our tech tool of the month, highlighting how educators can use this platform to spin up interactive, AI-driven lessons that keep students who are deaf or hard of hearing engaged right up until the final bell. Check inside for summer learning opportunities, important return instructions for our loan library ahead of its summer redesign, and a teacher spotlight celebrating our community's hard work.

The April edition centers on the power of involving parents in the educational journey of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our featured tech tool, EduGems.ai, offers innovative ways for educators to streamline communication and create accessible content that bridges the gap between school and home. This issue also highlights specialized resources for families, book titles available in our loan library, and dates for our next professional learning sessions.

Our March edition dives into auditory skill-building by spotlighting listening and spoken language strategies for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. We take a close look at FigJam, a digital whiteboard perfect for mapping out vocabulary, creating visual prompts, and sparking interactive classroom dialogue. Inside, you will also find a curated list of resources, book recommendations from our loan library, and a calendar of upcoming professional learning opportunities.

This month’s Tech Notes focuses on effective strategies for working with an interpreter to ensure access for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. We highlight Gemini Storybook as our tech tool of the month, exploring how educators can leverage AI-driven storytelling to create personalized, engaging visual narratives. This edition also features a curated list of interpretation resources, practical communication tips, and information about upcoming professional learning opportunities.