Tech Notes

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.

This month’s Tech Notes focuses on multilingual strategies for supporting students who are deaf or hard of hearing. We highlight NotebookLM as our tech tool of the month and explore ways educators can use it to organize resources, analyze instructional materials, and support lesson planning. This edition also shares updated resources, practical tips, and information about upcoming professional learning opportunities.

This month’s Tech Notes features TA-Live! with Janelle Berry from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind presenting on ASL/English Bilingual Strategies. We spotlight Canva + Magic Docs as our tech tool of the month, share new video recordings now available on our website, provide tips, and upcoming trainings

This month we’re spotlighting the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) and its free resources that make learning accessible for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired. Plus, discover Brisk Teaching, an AI-powered tool that saves time and simplifies lesson planning, grading, and differentiation. Explore tips, upcoming trainings, and resources designed to help you create effective classrooms.