Tech Notes

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.

Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) plays a crucial role in supporting access to spoken language for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Whether through personal amplification devices, soundfield systems, or other technologies, HAT helps reduce listening barriers and improve communication in classroom environments. RMTC-DHH is pleased to share curated resources and tools that promote the effective use of HAT to support student access and improve educational outcomes.