Apps and Resources to Help You Learn Sign Language

Apps and Resources to Help You Learn Sign Language The Best Apps and Resources to Learn Sign Language ChaptersYour Number One Resource for Learning How to SignOnline Resources to Help You Learn Sign LanguageWhat’s on YouTube?Apps to Learn Sign LanguageOn the surface, the concept of an app for sign language is a pretty straightforward proposition; it’s even logical.There are apps to help you learn a foreign language online and sign language is a legitimate language, ergo there should be a trove of resources to learn sign language with. Right?  Wrong!First, let us commend you for knowing that learning sign language is equivalent to learning a second language.Now, comes the flaw in the argument: which sign language would you learn?Many people believe that sign language is both singular and universal, meaning that there is only one flavour of signing and, once learned, you could sign with deaf people all over the world.Wouldn’t that be something!Fact is, even though two countries might speak the same language, their sign languages would be vastly different. If you inadvertently lea rn American sign language from the Internet, you would have a hard time being understood in Britain using those signs.Even the alphabets are different: British sign language uses two hands to finger spell while ASL calls for only one-handed spelling.By the same token, somebody who learned sign language in a French-speaking region of Canada could not make himself understood in France unless s/he also learned French sign language.Your Superprof wants to help you set your feet on the right path by highlighting apps and resources specifically meant to help people learn British sign language.As opposed to American sign, for which online resources seem far more abundant. 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A 'thumbs-up' is a universal gestural sign of approval Image by Niek Verlaan from PixabayAll across the country, we found Deaf Clubs that welcome hearing people for social events or just because. Some of the clubs we found even offer sign language lessons; and what a great place to tune in to deaf culture!If you have registered for or are already taking a sign language course, you might search the Internet for ‘Deaf Clubs near me’ and then, get ready to make new friends!Finding a Group on FacebookKeeping with the idea that signing with deaf and hard of hearing people is the best way for you to learn this visual language, we can’t ignore social media as a way to find welcoming groups.Many of the smaller clubs around the country â€" clubs that don’t have a website, a fixed meeting place or any particular agenda, maintain a Facebook page; it is there that you could find announcements of upcoming events.If you lived in Nottingham, for instance, you may be torn between joining the Nottingham Deaf Society that conducts various social activities alongside its charity work, and the Notts Deaf Community, whose Facebook page displays lots of happy people, enjoying themselves.By the way, you could take sign language lessons at the Nottingham Deaf Society, too!If you were a football fan (who isn’t?), you could find Deaf Football Clubs on Facebook as well.For instance, Belfast has a fantastic club, Belfast Deaf United, that travels around the UK for matches and the inevitable post-game pint. Wouldn’t it be great to join them?Finding a Deaf Club on MeetupDo you know about Meetup? It is a social connections website that promotes the doings of special interest groups.Combing through Sign Language group offerings on Meetup yielded some results; we particularly liked the Femaura London Deaf and Sign Club.Their stated mission is to help people learn their new language but they are also a social group so, if you were hoping to meet like-minded people, people who are in terested in learning how to sign, this is the group for you.They host meetings every Thursday from seven until nine in the evening; in fact, they have the entire month of January already planned and scheduled. There, you will surely pick up a few tips to help you learn this expressive language faster and more efficiently.If your city does not have a deaf or a sign language Meetup group, why don’t you start one? That’s a great way to invite people to join you on your quest to learn sign language.We’ll not say that you should take every opportunity to engage with deaf people because, while deaf clubs are quite warm and welcoming, there are times and events reserved exclusively for the deaf world.Outside of those times/events, you can be assured of a warm welcome; you will certainly find lots of help in your sign language learning… especially your receptive skills! Your deaf friend's hearing aid does not absolve you of the responsibility to learn to sign Image by kalhh from PixabayOnline Resources to Help You Learn Sign LanguageAs mentioned before, the greatest danger in finding online resources to learn sign language from is that, all too often, the resource in question does not identify which sign language you will learn from them.That is why it is always best to search for British Sign Language resources rather than just Sign Language resources… unless you want to learn ASL so you can sign with friends across the pond.If you should conduct such a search â€" for British sign language, most likely, the first page you will encounter will be British Sign.Besides their reasonably-priced online course, their page is full of resources to master fingerspelling â€" from the sign language alphabet to assorted games, to vocabulary sheets, dictionaries and greeting signs.They even offer to help you find a BSL course in case their online programme does n’t get it for you.We really liked their forum and chatroom page, especially their practice zone where you can upload a short story or narrative that you signed and let other people critique your work.And once you’re done with your training? You can refer to their job listings to find work that calls for your newly-gained skills!Twinkl Resources for ChildrenIf you are learning to sign because you work with deaf children or you have a deaf child in your life, you will surely love Twinkl’s BSL taster resource pack.It is loaded with activities and resources for deaf education, from the Early Years Foundation stage all the way up to Key Stage Four.Twinkl’s list of free resources is long but, overall, their site is packed with worksheets, visual aids, PowerPoints you could use in a classroom and lesson planning tips and strategies for teaching deaf students.And, as if this site were not great enough, they offer Makaton oriented study packs in a multitude of languages, including W elsh.Twinkl’s treasure trove of materials acknowledges that, while English is our country’s official language, not everyone speaks our native language. That is why their page of EAL (English as an additional language) is particularly valuable.Even if you are not a child learning to sign, this page is a fantastic resource for learners of sign language. Many people incorrectly interpret this sign to mean deafness Image by Robin Higgins from PixabayWhat’s on YouTube?You can find instructional videos on virtually everything you might ever want to learn on YouTube. Whether said instruction is ‘legitimate’ is a different question altogether.We’re not knocking the kind people who wish to share their knowledge of sign language but we are dismayed at the number of people who talk through their presentation and who remain seated with the camera only capturing them from the shoulders up.You might know that, to sign effectively, you will need all of the expressive skills at your disposal, including facial expression and using your whole body to sign.Naturally, you can sign while seated but some of those videos are pretty limited in their instruction. For instance, they might impart vocabulary â€" how to sign for help or basic greeting words but they don’t show how to connect those words into an entire expression.Two standouts among British sign language video channels are Exeter Deaf Academy and LSLSoniaHollis.Both of these channels present sign language ‘authentically’: the instructor’s entire upper body is visible and they incorporate facial expressions into their signs.To explain what is going on, Exeter contrasts the dark-haired signer with a blonde instructor who breaks down the gestures and expressions while LSL uses subtitles to interpret what is going on.If you're looking for video instruction to supplement your coursework in your sign language class, these two channels should get it for you.Apps to Learn Sign LanguageSignBSL.com may be just the resource you need to tie everything together for your learning.It is a dictionary, neatly folded into an app that you can download for free from the Apple store, the Play store or Microsoft. You can also get it from Amazon.Of the 20 words we looked up, only one had a single interpretation; most of the words had at least two short videos demonstrating the signs, with the more common words, such as ‘people’, ‘every’ and ‘day’ having more than two.Surely there are more apps out there; maybe you have one on your phone right now that we should know about. You’re welcome to tell us in the comments section below.Now, discover the many advantages of learning sign language…

Measuring A High School With Graduates Successes

Measuring A High School With Graduates Successes Some high school students will now be able to view how well their schools graduates are doing in college, according to The Washington Post. The National Student Clearing House has created a database with information from over 93 million college students and over 3,300 colleges across the nation. This information allows The National Student Clearing House to present some high schools statistics on their graduates college success. The Washington Post published the statistics of one of the schools involved in the study. The school's 2004 graduating class was used to analyze results. 23.8% of students graduated from college; 15% were still attending college; 28.5% dropped out of college; 3% returned to college after dropping out, and 29.4% of students were not in the database. High School administrators can use this data to view the records of individual students. These high school administrators can see the classes that their most successful graduates took while in high school. Over 76% of high school students who scored a 3 or higher (a passing grade) an AP exam graduated from college. Also, 59.4% of students who took an AP exam and received a 2 or lower (a failing grade), which is still a much higher statistic than the 24.7% college graduation rate for students who did not take an AP exam. These numbers are not representative of all high schools. They only pertain to the unnamed high school that article cited. However, these numbers are likely to be very similar to most high schools statistics through The National Student Clearing House. This is very valuable data to high school administrators because they can build their curriculum around what helps students succeed in college. Also, these numbers can allow high school administrators to encourage students to take AP classes. Administrators could cut classes that are not helping students and spend more for the beneficial classes. Also, high school students can locate the specific classes that have been the most beneficial for previous students.

What to Know When Colleges Visit Your High School

What to Know When Colleges Visit Your High School The following piece was written by Rachel Korn. Rachel has been featured in ourAdmissions Expert seriesand is a former University of Pennsylvania admissions officer, as well as the founder of her own admissions consulting firm. Investigating colleges demands intensive work reading websites/blogs/books, talking with your guidance counselor, contacting current college students and alumni, touring campuses, and attending presentations and fairs. Sometimes, however, you have the easy opportunity to meet with a college representative right in your own high school during your school day. Every year, college admissions officers travel the U.S. and the world conducting high school visits (HSVs), typically dropping by four to five high schools per day to meet with students in their own environments. Meetings are often conducted in guidance offices and you need to obtain permission to leave class for them make sure you investigate the procedures and policies at your school. Admissions officers normally start planning fall HSV travel in the summer. They dig into their files with itineraries and data from previous years visits to brainstorm and build new schedules that support recruitment needs. After confirming the visits, the colleges send out notifications announcing the dates, times, and meeting locations look for such notifications on your high schools bulletin boards and website. How does a college pick the high schools to visit? There are two major criteria:1.A high school is a feeder school, one from which several students apply annually. Students may or may not be admitted in large numbers, but many apply. Even if the admission rate is low, the college wants to maintain a strong relationship with the high school and ensure that applicant numbers stay strong and grow.2.A high school has potential to send the right kind of applicants. Such a school may currently send few or zero applicants, but its students with valued demographics might apply with increased exposure to the college. These may be high schools in states from which the college does not receive enough applications, schools with desired ethnic diversity, and low-income high schools. Colleges experiment with HSVs to see if in-person visits can break any barriers to applying and encourage more applications. What happens during the visit? Admissions officers are often allocated little time for HSVs, but they will describe the unique aspects of their schools, provide informational materials, put you on their mailing lists, and allow some brief questions. Afterwards, they will write up their impressions of your school and record the number of attendees for future planning, noting successes and problems and making recommendations for the next travel season. They will also likely later be reading your applications, working with your guidance counselor, and serving as your contact people for follow-up questions in the coming admissions season. After conducting hundreds of HSVs across the U.S. in my career, I believe that nothing tells me more about your community than a glimpse into your high school. Colleges ability to get into your environment (as much as their time and budgets permit) allows a deeper understanding of your application. HSVs provide you easy access to college information, but they are equally important to the colleges: in admissions committees, the representatives can describe what they saw in your school and help advocate for you better with a deeper picture of your background. Visit RachelsAdmissions Consultingsite. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

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Functional Behavioral Assessments

Functional Behavioral Assessments When a child with ADHD is struggling in the classroom, knowing how to help isnt always easy, especially when the usual strategies arent working. There are a multitude of factors that contribute to a childs behavior and ability to stay focused. Some are related to a teachers instructional style and the content of lessons, while others relate to the physical space in the classroom and how conducive it is to learning for a child with ADHD. The daily classroom schedule and amount of physical activity on any given day also have a big impact on child behavior, not to mention the influence of classmates on both behavior and the ability to stay focused and on task. Its not surprising that teachers and parents often feel like they are at loss for how to help a child when they are struggling during the school day. Fortunately, there is a tool that is highly effective at parsing out the factors that need to be addressed in order to improve behavior and focus in the classroom: a functional behavioral assessment (FBA). What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)? An FBA is a tool used by educators, psychologists, and counselors to identify the behaviors that are interfering with a childs success, the factors that are reinforcing or maintaining these behaviors, and strategies that will help change the behaviors. Often, a functional behavioral assessment is used within the context of an individualized education plan (IEP) when a child is not meeting their IEP goals. However, an FBA can be helpful for any student who is exhibiting challenging behaviors that are not responding to typical school interventions. How is an FBA Conducted? Every FBA includes five steps: Step 1: Define the Target Behavior. The target behavior is the challenging behavior that needs to be changed. For example, Elliot is off-task 80% of the time during classwork. The target behavior is defined through interviews with teachers, the student, and/or school administrators, as well as a review of records. Step 2: Collect Data. Data is collected through classroom observations, a review of records or materials, and rating scales. Direct observation is often the primary method of data collection, but as in our example, samples of complete and incomplete work could be gathered for specific periods of time to identify patterns when a student is completing more work or less work. Step 3: Develop a Hypothesis. The hypothesis is the working theory or best guess why the behavior is happening. Often, the hypothesis focuses on things that happen right before the behavior (known as antecedents) or right after the behavior (rewards or negative consequences associated with the behavior). Sometimes the hypothesis focuses on things that happened earlier in the day or at home (e.g. Elliot completes less work on days when he arrives at school late, or on days when he had difficulty sleeping the night before). Other times, the hypothesis includes things related to the classroom environment (e.g. Elliot is often distracted by his talkative neighbor). Step 4: Plan the Intervention. A written behavior intervention plan is presented that directly targets the factors included in the hypothesis. The plan can include new skills that will be taught to the child, modifications to the classroom setting or to the instructional style used to teach certain lessons, and modifications to classwork and homework assignments. The use of specific classroom management strategies is also often included in the plan for kids with ADHD. Step 5: Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Plan. After the plan has been in place for a fixed amount of time, the FBA team conducts a follow-up evaluation. Usually, this evaluation relies on the same methods of data collection that were used in Step 2. If the plan is working, then it will be kept in place. If the plan is not helping to change the target behavior, then the team will develop a new hypothesis and repeat the intervention and evaluation steps until the target behavior has improved. When a child with ADHD is struggling in the classroom, and typical interventions arent helping, an FBA can be an excellent resource. The FBA process often results in interventions that are effective even when nothing else has worked so far, and can have a lasting impact on a childs ability to succeed in the classroom. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Recognize Signs Your Child May Need a Math Tutor - NJ Tutors - Private Tutoring

Recognize Signs Your Child May Need a Math Tutor - NJ Tutors BobbiM May 16, 2015 It is the dream of every parent to see their children excel in their studies. However, for some kids it can be tougher than for others. As we all know, children have different attention spans, learning abilities and willpower to learn and discover things. There are children who will study and excel on their own. On the other hand, there are also some who need to be pushed or assistance so that they can be where you want them to be. As many of you know, mathematics is considered to be one of the most difficult subjects to comprehend. This is why it is recommended that you closely monitor how your child is doing in this particular subject. Because with math, more than any other topic, if you start slipping and getting behind, it is very difficult to catch up. Everything builds on previous topics and it can be very hard to get back on track. With that in mind, here are some signs that will tell you that your child needs a math tutor: Slipping grades This is most probably the easiest sign to spot. If you wish to figure out the math skills of your child, there is no better way to do it than looking at his report card. If your child has been getting straight Cs, Ds or worse, F, then it is about time that you think about hiring a tutor to guide and help him or her get back on track. For us, we’ve found that in our area, using a New Jersey math tutor has made sure that my son doesn’t slip any further. In fact, his grades are now moving upwards in math. Lack of enthusiasm in math Oftentimes, children love to discover and learn new things. Since most of the children do not have a negative perception of math, they may get excited in learning how to count money, how to tell the time, how to subtract and much more. In the event that your child is not getting enthusiastic over this subject, that may be a bad signal for you. Increased frustration or anger on the topic Oftentimes a child’s frustration and anger with the topic is just hiding the fact that they simply don’t understand what’s going on. So lashing out or saying things are “stupid” (how often have you heard that one?) is a cry for assistance and or showing that their learning in math has become derailed. For us a quick search for “math tutor NJ” gave us options that’s helped our 7th grader move from a C grade to an A- at the moment. These are some of the simple signals that you must take into consideration. In the event that you wish to dig deeper, the best thing that you can do is to talk to your childs teacher. By doing so, you will be able to understand your childs behavior when dealing with math. Since you are not able to be with your child inside the classroom, talking with the teacher is the best way to know how he is performing in school. Finding a Math Tutor in NJ: In the event that your child is losing interest in math or is having some problems understanding math, a math tutor can surely help. Once you have spotted these very obvious signs, it is best that you figure out what is causing all these issues. That might take some talking to teachers as well as your child to find out more information.  Additionally, it is also time for you to look for a tutor in NJ  who can provide your child the guidance he needs. The best way to find New Jersey tutors is to do your research. You can ask your friends or family for recommendations. It is also helpful if you can check out the reviews of the math tutors in your area. Keep in mind that you should continue monitoring your childs progress to know if he is improving or not even if you have a tutor. And a good tutor that knows their subject will also be able to let you know how your child is progressing within a couple of sessions. If you enjoyed this post, please share it on Twitter and Facebook, stumble it on Stumbleupon or pin it to Pinterest!  Share buttons below,  thank you! You Might Also Enjoy: In 9th Grade Math I Got a C, Now What?

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Teach Away Telegram - April 2013

Teach Away Telegram - April 2013 Happy April! We’re a third of the way through 2013 already. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll talk about another good teaching tool, Prezi. We’ll also share information on getting a Master’s degree in TESOL. Finally, our country spotlight for April is Azerbaijan.Teaching Tool: Prezi Example of a featured Prezi from prezi.comPrezi could be called the modern version of PowerPoint, although that would be doing the program a disservice. Prezi allows for a non-linear format, meaning that teachers and students can scroll, slide, zoom, and enlarge frames. Prezi’s visual nature makes it ideal for teachers to display “mind mapping” techniques.Preparing presentations before class (instead of using a whiteboard) benefits learning. It allows teachers to maximize class time for instruction, rather than wasting valuable minutes writing on the board. However, many kinds of presentation software are inadequate for teachers, as it is not easy to move back to review a previous point, o r move in and out from big picture to detail and back.Prezi allows teachers to make their lessons more visually engaging as well as potentially more useful and intuitive. The Prezi website has examples of presentations that make excellent use of the program’s graphic abilities. Prezi’s visuals can be used to explain or simply to entertain.From USC Rossier: How is a Master’s in TESOL Relevant Overseas?Thanks in large part to globalization and modern technology, English has become the dominant language around the world. The New York Times reports that about one-quarter of the world's population is able to communicate in English to some extent. It is the common language for every type of global enterprise, including business, entertainment and popular culture, and it represents about 80 percent of the information stored on the Internet. Around the world, people from every culture recognize the ability to communicate in English as a key component of their education.The Times also reports that the teaching of English is a multi-billion-dollar industry and that one-third of the global population is studying English or will study it at some point in the near future. While there is no question that the overseas demand for English language instructors is growing, trying to determine the best educational path to becoming a TESOL teacher can be confusing.Becoming a TESOL TeacherWhile some countries require only a bachelor's degree and/or TESOL certification, there are many advantages associated with obtaining a Master's in TESOL. Teaching English requires more than knowledge of the English language. A Master’s in TESOL provides in-depth knowledge in the teaching techniques that are essential for instructing students who have limited experience with English. It makes it possible to address students with varying language requirements, from those who are learning English as a hobby to those who require it for school or employment.In general, overseas employers are l ooking for TESOL teachers who are well trained and who have classroom experience. Master's in TESOL programs satisfy these requirements by providing a strong foundation in linguistics theory and teaching methods. Students learn how to apply language and literacy concepts in a broad range of educational settings. In addition, the best Master’s in TESOL programs give students the opportunity to put teaching theory into practice through field-based assignments. Students who are new to teaching will gain confidence and refine their skills by observing experienced teachers and applying what they've learned in an actual classroom of students.TESOL Teaching OpportunitiesGraduates of Master's in TESOL programs have a wider range of professional options since they are qualified to work in a variety of educational settings in Asia, Europe and Latin America, from schools and universities to workplace settings and language institutes. They are also qualified to become school administrators, p rogram coordinators, teacher trainers and ESL/EFL educational materials specialists. It should be noted that some countries have visa restrictions that apply to teachers, so it's important for any U.S. citizen who wants to work overseas to research residency and employment laws in countries where they want to work.Many teachers seeking jobs overseas have a bachelor's degree in a non-related subject. The TESOL International Association reports that although salary levels for TESOL instructors vary considerably from one country to the next, teachers with higher educational degrees can expect to be seen as more desirable by overseas employers and qualified for higher salaries. Job seekers with limited TESOL training are at risk of finding only assignments with low pay, long work hours and no benefits. Those with a Master's in TESOL tend to receive higher salaries and additional job benefits, like travel support. A master's degree also provides greater career flexibility for teachers wh o return to the United States after working abroad.Contact Rossier Online TodayIt is never too late to become a TESOL teacher, and there are many areas throughout the country that have a high need for quality TESOL educators. If you want to make a difference in the classroom and teach subjects that you feel passionate about, apply to USC today. This groundbreaking Master of Arts in Teaching TESOL program will give you the tools to be more marketable in the changing environment of education.Country Spotlight: AzerbaijanTeach Away is currently hiring for positions in international schools in Azerbaijan. Licensed teachers looking for a unique experience can find excellent employment opportunities in Azerbaijan, located at the intersection of Europe and Asia.Azerbaijan lies on the Caspian Sea and shares a border with Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Iran. The country is influenced by a mix of cultures from both Asia and Europe. The capital of Baku is a dynamic, cosmopolitan urban center bu ilt around an ancient city center. Glittering skyscrapers look over medieval palaces and Islamic mosques. Elsewhere, the country’s picturesque villages melt into the Caucasus mountains. Traveling in Azerbaijan is rewarding but challenging, as the tourist industry is still developing.Teachers wishing to work in Azerbaijan should be open-minded and willing to take on new challenges. Previous experience is required in order to teach in Azerbaijan’s international schools.Teaching in Azerbaijan is an excellent way to explore this little-known country. For more information on the current jobs available, please see our list of teaching jobs abroad.