Seminar

1. Technology for the Hearing Impaired Seminar

2. Group Members:- • Calystra Clarke • Candice Fraser Franklin • Dwane Sylvester • Maureen Goodridge • Nikita Longden

3. Introduction:- Technology has allowed students who are Deaf and Hearing Impaired to join the mainstreamed classroom much more easily than in the past. Previously, an interpreter was necessary for a deaf child to function in the classroom, and a hearing aid was the only technology for those who were hard of hearing.

4. The accommodation afforded to the student with a hearing impairment was to have the child seated to ensure the best view of the teacher. Technological breakthroughs have made it increasingly easier for the hearing impaired student to adapt in the classroom.

5. Definition The hearing impaired is classified as someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. One who has difficulty processing sound either with or without hearing aids. In an integrated classroom technology has allowed students who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired to be included much more easily than in the past. Pope 2011

6. An interactive Activity • http://www.hear-it.org/page.dsp?area=244

7. Describing the technology Computer assisted instruction and the internet. The computer and related technology is expanding learning capabilities. A visual display of caption, speech pattern on the computer screen can help students with hearing impairment. The internet is the information “superhighway” Hallahan ,Kauffman, Pullen,(2009)

8. Way in which the hearing impaired can communicate via the internet. • instant messaging through mobile smart phones, which are handheld devices that allow real time communication • instant messaging on the computer between students and teacher. • text messaging by cell phone between students and teacher. • e-mail • social networking websites such as Facebook • chat rooms • discussion forums • Skype Chen-See, S. (2004-2011)

9. Ways teachers can utilize the computer and internet : • Use e-mail to send notes to the student, or for student-to-student interactions • Use Skype to have mini conferencing between teacher and student, homework helper, collaboration and mentoring. • Make use of the overhead for visuals • Change auditory warnings on computers to visual flashes or signals • Use visual warning systems to signal emergencies • For science labs, provide video-taped instructions. • Use the computer with headphones. • When using computers, include interactive videos in the lesson plan. • Taken, in part, from Deaf or Hard of Hearing:

10. Ways teachers can utilize the computer and internet : • Give the hearing-impaired student a printed copy of any PowerPoint presentations. • Reduce background noise by turning off slide projectors, computers and printer when not in use.

11. An interactive Activity • http://www.hear-it.org/forside.dsp?forside=yes&area=37

13. Assistive Listening System Hearing aids usually provide poor results in a crowded classroom, with acoustics that are different than one’s home environment. An Assistive Listening System is a device that has a microphone for the teacher to speak into that transmits to the Hearing Impaired student. With this device, the teacher’s voice is clear and cuts down on background noises.

15. Sound Field System This is a wireless system of two parts: The first part is the teacher's wireless microphone. The second part is the speakers. There are usually 4 speakers and they are placed around the classroom in strategic positions. The teacher speaks into the microphone and her voice is amplified through the speakers. This makes it easier for the Hearing Impaired student to hear lessons.

17. Frequency Modulated (FM) System This device uses radio transmission to send auditory signals. It is wireless, portable and battery operated. The teacher wears a wireless lapel microphone, and the student wears an FM receiver (it is about the size of a cell phone). The student hears the amplified sound connected to their hearing aid or the receiver is clipped to their clothing. Audio sources such as television, phones, CD, computer and MP3 can be connected to the transmitter. Hallahan ,Kauffman, Pullen,(2009)

18. Advantages of FM system • It reduces the background noises that the hearing impaired hears when using a hearing aid. • It allows the teacher to walk around the classroom while speaking. • It is versatile and portable

20. Ways teachers can Utilize the Technology • Use e-mail to send notes to the student, or for student-to-student interactions • Make use of the overhead for visuals • Change auditory warnings on computers to visual flashes or signals • Use visual warning systems to signal emergencies • For science labs, provide video-taped instructions. • Use highly visual materials like pictures and graphic displays, to help explain lessons.

21. An interactive Activity • Write yes or no to these general courtesy when teaching Hearing Impaired students.1.Get the attention of a person with hearing impairment person before speaking.2. Make excessive noise3. Make chalkboard notes legible4. Do not talk while writing on the chalkboard.5. When communicating always face the student with hearing  impairment.

22. References • Hallahan,D. ,Kauffman, J., Pullen,P.(2009) Exceptional Learners : An Introduction to Special • Education 11th ed. Pearson U.S.A. • Chen-See, S.(2004-2011) The Internet: Breaking down barriers to communication for deaf teenswww.aboutkidshealth.ca/.../The-Internet-Breaking-down-barriers-to-communication-for-deaf-teens.aspx • Pope J., (2005) Retrieved January 11, 2011Strategies for teaching students with hearing impairments http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/ hearing.html • How to Teach a Hearing Impaired Student | eHow.comhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4798457_teach-hearing-impaired-student.html#ixzz1FxNyhHJ7 • Beth Lynne,(2007) Retrieved March 18,  Technology for hearing Impaired http://www.suite101.com/content/technology-for-hearing-impaired-a16539#ixzz1H90nDEZZ • Published: Jun 23, 2007Assistive Technology for Hearing Impaired Studentshttp://www.axistive.com/assistive-technology-for-hearing-impaired-students.html