Educating The Deaf

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Songs and videos

I saw where there's a couple post with YouTube Videos of signing different songs! There was a girl that was in the ITP Program here at EKU that used I post multiple videos of her signing songs. I can't seem to find it anymore but as soon as I do I will post a link! Why I was trying to find get I came across all of the EKU ASL students who post Re-tell stories an it's cool to go back and watch the different stories we have to do and how other students sign them differently!

KSD

I am doing a paper for my ASL 225 class over KSD and can't find a lot of information on its current services/plans/ect. Does anybody have any ideas on where I could get info? Their website doesn't seem to be working either.

Storms!!!!!

So glad these storms have passed!!!

Someone Like You Adele ASL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-4l8IClIRg&feature=related

Again, good pace, and popular song, so you might find it helps to already know the words to the song. Then, you can concentrate on the body movement and facial expression. HINT HINT lol :)

Set Fire to the Rain ASL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ1aSQwBZ24&feature=related

This one has a good pace. Might be easier!

court again

Court is in the morning everyone so wish me luck. My lawyer says I have a good shot at getting my little girl back.
Yay

Grenade by Bruno Mars Signed- HARDER, BUT SHE'S EXCELLENT!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ1aSQwBZ24&feature=related

This signer is amazing! But, it might be difficult to do this one. But you can try it!

Signed Party in the USA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmKnQjBf8wM

Plus, this guy is so entertaining to watch! His expression is excellent!

Signing Practice Tip: Sign with Music

I know that many people perhaps may disagree with me on this, since Deaf people may not be able to do the same, but I find that trying to sign to my music helps me improve. As a hearing person, I find that music helps me improve my speed, because you have to keep up with the song, it helps improve with body movement because you into the music so you dance and pretend to perform (don't lie--we all do! lol). Also, it helps me improve my vocabulary because of all the different lyrics in the song. So, I figured I'd use my posts to show some signed songs to help you guys since they already have the signs in them, also, some that I have found particularly easy to sign, like starters. Give it a try!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Mentoring a deaf class

I am currently mentoring a deaf class, and it is the most amazing thing I've witnessed in a long time. The teacher I am mentoring is phenomenal and she cares so much about her students and how they are progressing. Shes given me a great insight to what the classroom setting in public schools is like. The students are amazing, and are so thrilled I am there working with them and know sign. It truly showed me I made the right choice in choosing deaf education. Just mentoring this classroom has been a rewarding experience!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Hilarious.

Seriously. Watch this. It makes you really respect interpreters (more). And it's hilarious!

-Fran

P.S. I swear I have a life. I just love watching ASL YouTube videos when I have time. (:

Douglas Tilden Presentation:

We didn't get to view my video during class, so I'm posting it here in case you're interested!

Visual Phonemics

I don't know about anyone else, but I REALLY liked the video. I would love to know more about how it works, how the technique shows children who are Deaf or HH HOW to form the word without them actually being able to experience that sound aurally. It reminded me of Alexander Graham Bell's work on speech and sound.

Site Visit

Do we need to do it in a deaf classroom or children with disabilities?

-Fran

Hi Everyone! Mark this on your calendar.
On Saturday, March 17th from 10-2 the ITP 215W classes are hosting a Deaf Panel discussion about interpreting services. There will be a social, with food after the discussion. It will be on campus, but we don't know the exact location just yet.
I think it is for other students as well, and not limited to 215W. I will double check with the teacher to clarify.