Crazy Blog

I cant comment on anything. I can see everyone's comments but I cant comment. Does anyone how I can fix this

NIDCD Website (very helpful!!!)

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Extremely Helpful Website

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

I hope you guys are in for a kick when you see my group's video. I think it will make some people laugh. Hopefully... :D

-Fran (:

Deaf Event: Deafestival 2012 in Louisville, KY

http://kcdhh.ky.gov/deafestival/index.html

Here's the link that explains more. This happens every 2 years in downtown Louisville (my hometown!!! <3) and it is AWESOME!!! It happens along with WorldFest, where many different cultures from all over the world get together and perform shoes, have shopping booths, and offer ethnic foods of all kinds! This year is a Deafestival year and there will be shows, the majority of the Deaf community in Louisville (a VERY large group of people) will be there, and it's just a great time. It's free and it's close to home (for most of us).

Good Movie about Deafness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZdTj-9Nhh8

I was looking for another movie trailer that I wanted to put on here so that you guys could check it out because it was a really excellent documentary, but instead I found this and this is really, really neat. These children are Deaf Blind,  (or so the previews suggest) and I thought this suited our class considering this involves young children and deafness. Also, it looks excellent. Check it out!

CJ Jones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcF4N9dgW20

Here's a really short clip from one of my favorite Deaf comedians, CJ Jones. It's really funny! Check it out!

Project!

I'm currently working on my portion of the Historical Figure project, and I'm looking forward to see what the other groups have come up with.

Greetings from San Francisco

I arrived here in San Francisco Sunday mid day and took a stroll to eat lunch overlooking this area of the bay.  I then continued my walk and ventured out on various docks to see several different boats coming in to dock.

While I thought taking an afternoon cruise would have been a marvelous idea I decided I would continue my walk on down to Pier 39 and enjoy the view, the sunshine and the afternoon air.  I certainly wasn't disappointed as I found enough boats for ALL OF US!!

So...think we could arrange a field trip and have a class out here?????

This was pretty cool

My ASL 102 class had to do a video review on this. Enjoy :)

how do points for posting work?

it's so many per week or month, and how many?

Since nobody from my group answered my post...I'm hoping we will still get a chance to do the project. Please email me- bronwyn_fisher17@mymail.eku.edu. I feel as if this is the only place I can hopefully catch the attention of the group.

Let me know when we can meet up to do the project.

Bronwyn Fisher

My late intro :)

Hi all!
My name is Janea Johnston and this is my super late intro! I am a Deaf ed. major here at EKU and love it! I have wanted to be a teacher since I can remember and I have wanted to do Deaf Ed. since the 7th grade. A little background on me: I was born in Frankfort Ky but I have moved 12 times and lived in 9 states so I can't say I am from one specific place. I love Kentucky with all of my heart and hope to stay here for the rest of my life. I don't want to drag on about myself because I could talk for days about my life, haha. :) If you have any questions for me or need help in class you guys can depend on me!!
I hope we have a great semester together!! :)

Projects

Good luck to everyone with their class projects. I am looking forward to seeing them all next week during class. :)

-Amanda

almost

It's almost the end of the month, I hope that everyone had a good weekend and I hope the week goes weell for everyone and good luck on the projects!

Thanks and questions about test

Thanks to all of you who commented on my worries about this project. You were right, once we talked a bit more, figured out who to do our project on, booked a room, etc., it looked much less scary :) . I imagine I'll see most if not all of you in Noel Studio Monday, so see you then! Hope you had a great weekend!

Anyone know if our test is still going to go live as scheduled? Mrs. White, is there going to be an extra week in there to cover Chapters 2 & 3 or will we cover it all next Monday the 6th with the test going live that day as originally scheduled? I know we've got all week to do it and our books, notes, etc., but thought it was worth asking about :).

Introduction =)

Hi guys!
My name is Hannah Johnson. I am going into Deaf Education (Obviously, right?). I started out as a nursing major, but once I took my first ASL class I knew that I wanted to pursue a career working with the Deaf and hard of hearing. ASL was always something that fascinated me and I always wanted to learn it but never really had the opportunity until a few semesters ago. One of my favorite poems is "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. I love how it talks about way leading on to way, and I truly believe that I started school just exactly when I did for a reason. I also believe that it was no coincidence that there was an ASL class offered the semester before I was to start the nursing program.   I always said that I would never be a teacher, but here I am and loving every minute of it so far! I'm looking forward to learning how to better teach my future students!

I do not know how to use this thing but I need a group please if anyone would please let me join id greatly appreciate it and will do anything that needs to be done! Please call me 513-828-8736 Thanks!

Whose in my Group???

I've forgotten the names of those whose in my group for the historical project...Can my group members tell me???

My email is bronwyn_fisher17@mymail.eku.edu

Feel kinda stupid :)

Thanks

In Need of a group!

Is there any group that will let me join their's? My email is heather_chambers4@eku.edu so we can correspond. Let me know what the group has decided and I will do my part. Thanks

So who has everyone chosen to do their historical figure project on? I think my group is going to do it on Abbe Charles-Michel de I'Epaa but we haven't really decided what we're doing for the presentation yet.

KSD Pancake Breakfast

Next week, Friday Feb. 3 is KSD's Pancake Breakfast. $5.00 Meal Tickets from 6:30 am throughout Lunchtime. $1.00 Raffle Tickets are available now! Silent Auction throughout day's event and at 1:30pm the Live Auction Begins. Pick up orders are available, you do not have to be present to bid or to win raffles. Come Join the Fun and the Fundraising and Support our kids at KSD! This fundraiser benefits the students at KSD. Hope to see you there!

Historical Figure Project

Has anyone started the "Historical Figure" project, yet? I'm wondering how long this video needs to be. Any thoughts? Honestly, I'm a little overwhelmed by this thing and hoping it's easier than it looks. Looking at the "visual and illustrations" section of the rubric, I'm trying to think of things that we can use besides ASL and the whiteboard. Here's hoping my teammates are more creative than I am. Maybe I can do the research and do a bibliography on the whiteboard : ). I'm also more than a little concerned about the camera work. One of my team mates is our "techie", so hopefully she's got a good grasp on how to make this work because I'm technologically deficient when it comes to cameras. I'm thinking the Noel Studio is a must. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's ideas and creative execution of this project.

In my ASL 201 class last semester my Professor had us watch this video. The video is called my son is deaf finally. I kept thinking about this video during our class on Monday. Trust me you have to watch this video till the end.

Introduction

Hey, my name is Emily Colvin.  My major is Special Education DHH.  I switched to Special Education from Communication Disorders after having my first ASL class here at EKU.  I had never been exposed to the deaf culture or anyone who had signed for communication.  I fell in love with ASL my first semester here at Eastern and look forward to furthering my knowledge with the deaf community and learning new ways of communication with them.

Introduction!

Hello all!

My name is Lindsay Brungs, and I am a second semester Freshman. I am a Pre-Communication Disorders major with a minor in Special Education and hope to become a Speech-Language Pathologist in the school system. I thought that taking this course would allow me to better understand the problems that people face when they are unable to hear to their best ability, and how best to help them develop their speech skills. I am very excited to take this class and see what I can learn and use in my field of choice!

Intro.

Hi! My name is Chassity Wengert. I am an English Education major and an ASL minor here at eku. My graduation date is pending. So until then I am just enjoying my classes and putting off going out into the "REAL" real world! However, my first introduction into the deaf community was not until middle school. When I a deaf girl came to our school and was in all our classes. I was friends with her for a while until she transferred to KSD. Getting to know her prompted my interest in Sign and the language itself. So, when I came to Eastern and saw that it was an option for a foreign language I decided to go for it and absolutely fell in love with the language the culture and everything in between.

Jesse Coyer's Intro

Hello SED 337!
I'm Jesse Coyer, but everyone calls me JJ.  I am a CODA and my major is ITP.  I am here because I want to be an interpreter, and hope to be accepted into the ITP program this fall.  I grew up in Deaf culture because both my parents are Deaf.  I feel that my experience growing up in Deaf culture, and knowing the language will help me become a skilled, qualified interpreter.  Already knowing and seeing the struggles of the Deaf, I want to become a interpreter so I can empower them, therefore, making them feel equal.
I look forward to working with all of you this semester!

Hello!

Hello!
  My name is Ashley Mason. I am a SR here at EKU and I graduate in May! I can't wait! I am taking this course because it is required to get my ASL minor and I want to learn more about the field I am about to enter. I started signing 10 years ago when I met my then boyfriend whose parents were deaf and his dad was deaf and blind. Ever since then I have gained an unbelievable passion for the deaf community and language. I look forward to getting to know you all!

Ashley

Intro

Hey! I'm Stephanie Flora and I am an Elementary Education major and have considered getting my masters in special education. My experiences with the Deaf are work experiences from various jobs that I have had. I have always been interested in the subject and that is why I chose to take this course.

Intro!

Hey everyone! my name is Ashley Overbeck and I am 21. I live in telford hall (for now lol) but I do need a roommate. I am a Deaf Education middle school major, and I cannot wait to start teaching! I have had White for many other classes before this one and she is one of my favorite teachers at EKU because she teaches with passion and I think that makes a great teacher! I hope this semester is a fun one of everyone! I missed class this week due to being stuck in ohio. But I plan on seeing yall next week!
-ashley!

Intro

My name is Christa Burrows, I am from Nassau, Bahamas. I am a DHH/ELE Ed. I LOVE kids (I want 8 ... crazy I know). I'm kinda torn because I want to teach elementary aged kids but I want to teach high school science.

I have a previous degree, B.S in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Forensic Science from Missouri Valley College. I actually did a year of medical school in Trinidad and Tobago. I haven't entirely given up on that dream but ... yeah. I'm also a certified EMT-B (basic) I plan on becoming a certified paramedic while I'm here at EKU.


Regardless of the area/field I go into I just ultimately want to work with kids (point blank).

My first exposure to a Deaf person was somewhere between 7 and 10  at a vacation bible school day camp thing. That's pretty much it until I came here (just last semester).

What I love about sign language is idk it's kinda like interpretive dance i like the passion that goes into it like the way the message is conveyed with out vocalization or verbal speech. idk.

I'm a person of written word so if I had to tell someone verbally how I felt I just could'nt do it, so signing works I guess.

So yeah
Christa Burrows :)

team T :)

Hey guys I just wanted to let you know I booked break out space 2 in the Noel Studio at 12:00 on Monday the 30th. See you all then :)

JR Intro

My name is Justin Riesenberg and I am from Burlington, Ky. To answer your question, yes it is near the Florence Y'all tower. I had my first deaf encounter when I was working at my local YMCA when I was 14 and met a deaf Family. The mom, dad, and their 3 boys were deaf. I started to learn sign by hanging out with them and after that started to become interested in Deaf Culture. I'm taking this class because it it part of the Deaf Studies major to which I will graduate and pursue a career in the Technology field involving the Deaf Community.

Morgan's Introduction

Hey guys! My name is Morgan Robinson. I'm 19 years old. I'm from Louisville, Kentucky. I'm a Deaf Education with Elementary Education Major. I am the RA on the Education Living Learning Community floor in McGregor Hall. I would've had this in sooner, and I really thought I had, but I suppose there was a glitch in the system because for some reason my old introduction isn't showing up now. Anyways, if you guys ever need help, feel free to email me at morgan_robinson83@mymail.eku.edu. :)

Intro

Hey All-
   So it took me forever to figure out how to post on the blog, im not the best with technology. Anyway, My name is Katelyn George. I'm a junior. My major is Animal Studies but I have a minor in ASL. I orignially came here for the ASL Interpreter Program but decided that wasn't what I wanted to do the rest of my life but I didnt want to lose sign, because I have many deaf friends, so I continued with the minor to keep my skills up while I was still here. I look forward to this class and hope I can learn a different perspective as on the subject as well.

Introduction.

Mine's a little late, but I accidentally deleted the email with instructions on how to get to the blog.
Anyways. I'm Fran Cooper. I'm a junior Deaf education major, with emphasis in elementary aged student, and I'm also an ASL minor. I am in this class as it is a requirement for my major and an option for my minor. The only time before I came to EKU for school that I ever communicated with a Deaf person was when I was a waitress, and a Deaf couple would come in about once a week. I always felt bad because I knew little sign and could only communicate with them with pen and paper. I think that is when my interest in the Deaf culture began. However, I didn't intend on doing much with it. I actually came to school for a political science degree and ended up making the drastic change to Deaf Ed. I've loved it so far and can't wait to progress through other classes and learn even more.

Introduction

When I first saw this picture in my Deaf Culture I class, it made me think of a Deaf boy I went to church with. He didn't have an Interpreter and no one could sign. I only knew my abc's and a few other signs. He would often come to church just to draw on the chalk board while the lessons went on around him. He wasn't included and I'm sure felt very isolated. But he still came. Moving from Florida to Kentucky I have met many Deaf friends and they have taught me ASL and I changed my major from Ultrasound tech to Interpreting. I now interpret at my church in Danville so that the Deaf members can be a part of the service. I often think of that boy and even had the opportunity to discuss with some members of my old church about getting him an interpreter. I am in this class to learn more about educating the Deaf, but also as it is a requirement for my major. I am a wife, mother of 3 lively little girls who are 10, 7, and 4 and they all can sign somewhat, some more than others.

background check

Hey everybody! I know a few people had questions about background checks in class on Monday. I contacted Amy Coates with teacher education services and she instructed me to go to the following link http://www.myvci.com/ekucoe. Once you get on the website everything is pretty self explanatory. Hope this helps!

Introduction

Hello!! My name is Kala Lakes, I am majoring in special education / deaf and hard of hearing. I have been around American Sign Language my whole life I have several cousins that are deaf and a brother that is fluent in ASL. I had never paid much attention to the people around me signing until I was twelve years old, my brother was in a car accident that left him with brain damage. He along with other broken bones my brothers jaw was broke and had to wired together. My brother could not remember how old he was or what had happened but he never forgot how to sign. That summer he helped me learn basic signs and from then on I knew that I wanted a job with sign language.

Introduction

My name is Lindsay Knapik, and I am majoring in Special Ed. and Elementary Ed. with a minor in ASL. I was first exposed to people with hearing impairments while working at a daycare for children with chronic illnesses and special needs. I found it very important to learn sign language in order to understand the wants and needs of the children I was caring for each day. Being able to understand and communicate with people who have hearing impairments is extremely important to me, and I am looking forward to the information and activities this class has to offer.

First Post- Introduction

My name is Bronwyn Fisher and i am a hard of hearing person. I have friends who are deaf and we all know sign language. I wasn't born deaf but at the age of 2, I became deaf. That is when I attended the A.G. Bell school, also known as the Alexander Graham Bell school in Ohio. I learned sign language from then on. I grew up learning English sign language until I met most of my friends and adopted into the ASL language. So that makes me a Pigeon. A PSE language learner.

The reason why I am in this class is because I need it for my degree. I am in the Deaf Education Major because after interning in a preschool deaf setting, I became fascinated by how one teaches a deaf child. And it made me feel as if I belonged in that setting because we spoke the same language.

I hope this will be a interesting and fun class.

Bronwyn Fisher

Welcome to the Class Blog

Welcome to the Class Blog.  The blog will be used in a variety ways for this course.  It will be a part of our weekly preparation for small group activities which will occur in class.  It will also be a central place to share ideas, questions and resources with your classmates.  One of the main ways it will be used is to foster communication among the class.

To get started post a brief introduction of yourself and share a memorable experience you have had with someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, sign language or why you have chosen to take this course.