#PatinsIcam Archive

A weekly half hour chat focused on improving access to education for PK-12 students through the use of Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Assistive Technology (AT).

Tuesday February 5, 2019
8:30 PM EST

  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Welcome to the Patins Project Tuesday night chat. I'm Bev Sharritt, specialist for BLV AEM and AT, and I'll be moderating the chat tonight. We welcome ALL to the conversation #PatinsIcam
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
    We r thrilled and value this time. IN educator? PGP cert link will be tweeted at end! #PatinsIcam
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Introduce yourself, tell us where u are from and what u do. Don't forget to use the hashtag 4 each tweet! #PatinsIcam
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
    Tonight we will chat about Hearing Assisting Technology #PatinsIcam
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Hey Hey!! Katie is here from southside Indy! PATINS Specialist focusing on Deaf/hard of hearing in the great state of Indiana! #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
      Welcome to the Patins Project Tuesday night chat. I'm Bev Sharritt, specialist for BLV AEM and AT, and I'll be moderating the chat tonight. We welcome ALL to the conversation #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Hi Everyone! This Rachel Herron from the PATINS Project broadcasting live from Franklin Indiana! I am so excited to learn along with this #PatinsIcam chat!
  • MrsAveryRHS Feb 5 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Mary Ann Avery Richmond High School Applied Career ExplorationTeacher #patinsicam
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Good Evening All, Julie's here (Orthopedic Access to Curriculum and AAC, AT Team Development). Lover of lake living and of accessible technology. #PatinsIcam
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Hi Mary Ann! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @MrsAveryRHS
  • jconradslp Feb 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Hi! I'm Jessica, SLP and PATINS Specialist, excited to be joining! #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Welcome Mary Ann! We are so glad you joined us tonight!! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @MrsAveryRHS
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Good Evening PATINS Tweeters! Daniel here, Director of @PATINSPROJECT, former para, SpEd Teacher, and Assist. Tech Coordinator. Out of my wheelhouse 2nite & ready to learn from you all! #PatinsIcam
  • mwhammond1 Feb 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Hi! Martha here, from the ICAM! #patinsicam
  • kellygrillo Feb 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Hi #PatinsIcam chat! Kelly from Florida here;)
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
    We will post the questions as Q1, Q2, Q3. Post your answers as a reply to each question with A1, A2, A3. #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Welcome Kelly! So glad you made it! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @kellygrillo
  • JamieWithering2 Feb 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Hi all! Jamie, a Moderate and Severe Disabilities Teacher, coming to you from my recliner in Greenwood! And @RachelH872 I'm attempting to use Tweet Deck to see if I can keep up better! #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
      Introduce yourself, tell us where u are from and what u do. Don't forget to use the hashtag 4 each tweet! #PatinsIcam
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Hi Kelly! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @kellygrillo
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q1: Tell us about students who utilize Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) at school! #PatinsIcam
  • punkspeced Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Hello I am Jenna Ferguson, a special education teacher and I AM BACK :) #PatinsIcam
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Hi Jamie! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @JamieWithering2, @RachelH872
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
    ROCKSTAR! I bet you will not ever chat again without it! Remember you can drag columns around by grabbing the vertical lines in the upper left hand corner! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @JamieWithering2
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
    So glad yo are here Jamie!! #PatinsIcam
    • JamieWithering2 Feb 5 @ 8:34 PM EST
      Hi all! Jamie, a Moderate and Severe Disabilities Teacher, coming to you from my recliner in Greenwood! And @RachelH872 I'm attempting to use Tweet Deck to see if I can keep up better! #PatinsIcam
      • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
        Introduce yourself, tell us where u are from and what u do. Don't forget to use the hashtag 4 each tweet! #PatinsIcam
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Hi!! Jen Conti with PATINS social media & SLP. Anyone from #CEC2019 here?! #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
      Welcome to the Patins Project Tuesday night chat. I'm Bev Sharritt, specialist for BLV AEM and AT, and I'll be moderating the chat tonight. We welcome ALL to the conversation #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Hey Jenna! Any furry or unfurry friends with you tonight! WELCOME! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @punkspeced
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
    @JamieWithering2! So glad we could meet in person last Saturday! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @JamieWithering2, @RachelH872, @JamieWithering2
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A1: students who have been recommended by Audiologists for HAT typically have some degree of hearing loss but not always! #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
      Q1: Tell us about students who utilize Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) at school! #PatinsIcam
  • punkspeced Feb 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
    #PatinsIcam I am back with my slippery tube dude fresh out of shed :)
    In reply to @RachelH872
  • MrsAveryRHS Feb 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
    R1: I teach teens, all with some level of selective hearing 😉. I have two with actual devices. #patinsicam
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Hi! #PatinsIcam welcome you back :)
    In reply to @punkspeced
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Nice... which devices? #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @MrsAveryRHS
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:38 PM EST
    What types of things are they using? #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • AnnaHoltsclaw Feb 5 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Anna Holtsclaw here from Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation!!! Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher!! #DeafEd #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I am seriously laughing! Slippery Tube Dude! HAHAHAHA #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @punkspeced
  • punkspeced Feb 5 @ 8:39 PM EST
    #PatinsIcam I do not currently service any students with HAT! I am hear to learn though!
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
      Q1: Tell us about students who utilize Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) at school! #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:39 PM EST
    I have been accused of having selective hearing too :) #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @MrsAveryRHS
  • prechteljm Feb 5 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Julie from Indianapolis. Teacher of the Deaf and Resource Teacher. #patinsicam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:31 PM EST
      Introduce yourself, tell us where u are from and what u do. Don't forget to use the hashtag 4 each tweet! #PatinsIcam
  • JamieWithering2 Feb 5 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Yes I got the great pleasure of going to #CEC19 and meeting my twitter friends @kellygrillo and @jconti281 and @danielgmcnulty in live and in person! #PatinsIcam
    • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:36 PM EST
      Hi!! Jen Conti with PATINS social media & SLP. Anyone from #CEC2019 here?! #PatinsIcam
      • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:30 PM EST
        Welcome to the Patins Project Tuesday night chat. I'm Bev Sharritt, specialist for BLV AEM and AT, and I'll be moderating the chat tonight. We welcome ALL to the conversation #PatinsIcam
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Welcome @AnnaHoltsclaw! We're glad to have your expertise! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @AnnaHoltsclaw, @AnnaHoltsclaw
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
    There are a few different types that might be used in the school: FM/DM transmitter/receivers systems (ear level), Soundfield, remote mics (blue tooth) #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @BevSharritt
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Hi Anna! I am so glad you are here tonight! Glad to have some experts in the house! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @AnnaHoltsclaw
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Sooo glad it worked out to get you to #CEC19! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @JamieWithering2, @kellygrillo, @jconti281
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Hey Hey Mrs Anna!!! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @AnnaHoltsclaw
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Q2: Are there other students who might benefit from HAT being Universally used in the classroom? Why? #PatinsIcam
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Hello @prechteljm! We look forward to hear about your experiences! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @prechteljm, @prechteljm
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Hi Julie! So grateful that you are here! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @prechteljm
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A2: There are plenty of Ss with questionable levels of hearing. It would be a best practice for UDL. #PatinsIcam
  • kellygrillo Feb 5 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2: I use a Universal voice amplification system daily! Research totally supports this! #PatinsIcam
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A2: this week my ears are full of fluid from a sinus infection so I would benefit! #PatinsIcam
  • jconradslp Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A2: well I love and benefit from CART technology (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and closed captions when offered. Everyone benefits. I'm watching Outlander right now, helps with the thick scottish accents #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @BevSharritt
  • punkspeced Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    #PatinsIcam A2: I think closed captioning would be helpful for all!
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A2: Most certainly, even teachers benefit from utilizing a soundfield system in the classroom. Thing about not straining your voice to get the group back together after group work! Also helps for students who struggle with focusing and staying on task. #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
      Q2: Are there other students who might benefit from HAT being Universally used in the classroom? Why? #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A2: I am a SUPER loud person and I still believe that different types of amplification and captions help EVERYONE! Lets face it...we ALL have preferences and things that help us! #PatinsIcam
  • JamieWithering2 Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A1: I don't necessarily have students with identified with Hearing Impairments... but looking to glean ideas for students who I suspect don't hear very well or hearing is unknown at this time. #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:35 PM EST
      Q1: Tell us about students who utilize Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) at school! #PatinsIcam
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A2: SO MUCH research supports use of classroom audio systems for ALL Ss, with and w/out hearing loss. It's the reason ALL @PATINSPROJECT Specialists use voice amplifiers when speaking to groups! #PatinsIcam
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    We use CC alot, especially with PBS. #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @jconradslp, @BevSharritt
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Absolutely! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @kellygrillo
  • MrsAveryRHS Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
    R2: Many with reading challenges benefit from text to speech. I’m wondering how to determine best fit for those with HAT. #patinsicam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Me too mama! Must be going around! #Patinsicam
    In reply to @BevSharritt
  • jconradslp Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Yes! Especially for early childhood, lots of mild intermittent hearing loss (colds, ear infections) and that equals time not absorbing spoken language. FM systems, classrooms designed to minimize noise are great ideas #PatinsIcam
    • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:41 PM EST
      A2: There are plenty of Ss with questionable levels of hearing. It would be a best practice for UDL. #PatinsIcam
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
    And it supports Ts voices by protecting those tender vocal cords! #PatinsIcam
    • kellygrillo Feb 5 @ 8:42 PM EST
      A2: I use a Universal voice amplification system daily! Research totally supports this! #PatinsIcam
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Q3: Think of a time that HAT would be important to use in the classroom and share. #PatinsIcam
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Yes! Thanks for mentioning other tech! I have said before that everyone could benefit from our best practices in deaf education. :) #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @jconradslp, @BevSharritt
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Good Call! BBC America is WAY better for me with captions! HAHA #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @jconradslp, @BevSharritt
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:45 PM EST
    YES YES YES! Captions Count as Time Spent Reading, which we KNOW is the greatest predictor of Reading Growth! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @punkspeced
  • kellygrillo Feb 5 @ 8:45 PM EST
    I bought one three years ago for personal use because of the size of my science lab....a district I used to work for had them hard wired in BUT Ts didn’t use it! #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:45 PM EST
    It totally is! I am making it a force of habit every time I use google slides! So many people mention it after my presentations! #patinsIcam
    In reply to @punkspeced
  • mwhammond1 Feb 5 @ 8:45 PM EST
    sorry I forgot #patinsicam
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:45 PM EST
    We know that Ss with questionable hearing issues can benefit from alternatives to pure spoken language. #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @JamieWithering2
  • AnnaHoltsclaw Feb 5 @ 8:46 PM EST
    R1: Most of my students use FM systems. It's either and inspiro :/ or touch screen :) #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Absolutely true Martha! #PatinsIcam
    • mwhammond1 Feb 5 @ 8:45 PM EST
      A2: Plus we need to be sensitive to sensory issues, like some with ASD.
      In reply to @RachelH872
  • kellygrillo Feb 5 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Yes, especially those that had Thyroid vocals stretched with a HUGE goiter😱👍🏼 #patinsIcam
    In reply to @jconti281
  • JamieWithering2 Feb 5 @ 8:46 PM EST
    #UDL right?? Even though the instruction may be designed for certain students, it can and will benefit all students... closed captions for example. #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:40 PM EST
      Q2: Are there other students who might benefit from HAT being Universally used in the classroom? Why? #PatinsIcam
  • punkspeced Feb 5 @ 8:47 PM EST
    #PatinsIcam I watch all my Netflix/Hulu with CC so why not put that in my classroom!
    In reply to @RachelH872
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A3: sign can be an augmentative or physical assist to speech. Soundfield systems are good for everyone in minimizing non-essential sounds. Lights to cue when something has happened. #PatinsIcam
  • AnnaHoltsclaw Feb 5 @ 8:47 PM EST
    R2: yes!!! Having a system in place that will produce that sound for all students not only helps our DHH kiddos but the other students in class! They have the ability to hear the information at a different level than normal! They might even pay attention more! #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:47 PM EST
    This is an excellent point! Also for students who are learning english as a second language or vice versa! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @MrsAveryRHS
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:48 PM EST
    Lets chat about this one later! Have you heard of uPar? #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @MrsAveryRHS
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:48 PM EST
    I could argue people with Migraines, as well. #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @RachelH872
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:48 PM EST
    UDL Is RIGHT! It is the best answer to most of our questions. Always. HAHAH #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @JamieWithering2
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Did you bring up ENGAGEMENT? My gosh...someone must have passed you the answers! Fabulous! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @AnnaHoltsclaw
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q4: If you wanted to try HAT for students where might you find resources? #PatinsIcam
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Q3: All Students love to use the microphone for ANY reason!! Its great fun for them and it benefits those that need that extra help with the auditory signal. So any time Ss are sharing their stories or answers. Makes it easier on the teacher to not have to repeat Ss #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
      Q3: Think of a time that HAT would be important to use in the classroom and share. #PatinsIcam
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A3: I had a student who had recently received a cochlear implant and class sizes of 35+. Those teachers needed the upper hand #PatinsIcam
    • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:44 PM EST
      Q3: Think of a time that HAT would be important to use in the classroom and share. #PatinsIcam
  • punkspeced Feb 5 @ 8:51 PM EST
    #PatinsIcam So I have done a few of these chats now and I am thinking ICAM? Some technologies actually have certain things built in as well!
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Absolutely true! That is why I wear the redcat! Honestly, I can turn it down and sound like a reasonably received speaker! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Hmm.. I wonder if I would have liked to use a mic as a student. I'm thinking probably not. But I sure would have liked to hear the teacher better. #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • jconradslp Feb 5 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A3: not a classroom, but in the cafeteria. My grandparents have hearing loss and before hearing aides hated going to restaurants, it was so hard to socialize in that kind of environment. Think about all the places in the school we learn, HAT needs to be there #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @BevSharritt
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A4: Your DH/H specialist. PATINS specialist, and PATINS Lending Library. #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Truth! so many reasons to keep it reasonable! #patinsIcam
    In reply to @JulieHKuhn
  • JamieWithering2 Feb 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A4: @PATINSPROJECT of course... have great ladies like @katietaylorIN and @JulieHKuhn come visit your classroom and help you out! #PatinsIcam
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
    You mean @katietaylorIN ?? :) #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @JulieHKuhn, @katietaylorIN
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:53 PM EST
    I would ask @katietaylorIN...for most things...but especially this! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @BevSharritt, @katietaylorIN
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A4: If you have a recommendation from the Ss managing Audiologists you can try out different HAT from PATINS lending library :) #PatinsIcam
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:54 PM EST
    I love the microphone ball! You can throw and catch it and speak into it! Kids love it! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • BevSharritt Feb 5 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Q5: Can Ss use HAT for extracurricular activities? What are some examples? #PatinsIcam
  • JulieHKuhn Feb 5 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Absolutely, Daniel. I worked with her yesterday and was in awe of her knowledge base and perceptions. #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @danielgmcnulty, @katietaylorIN
  • kellygrillo Feb 5 @ 8:55 PM EST
    I want one!!! #PatinsIcam
    • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:54 PM EST
      I love the microphone ball! You can throw and catch it and speak into it! Kids love it! #PatinsIcam
      In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Yes...but you also like being mysterious...#PatinsIcam
    In reply to @danielgmcnulty, @katietaylorIN
  • jconradslp Feb 5 @ 8:55 PM EST
    So why do we need the audiologist? And what should Ts do if the student doesn't have a rec from an audiologist? #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:56 PM EST
    They are so cool! I found one on amazon! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @kellygrillo
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:56 PM EST
    YES, the QBall is good effective fun! https://t.co/qBYBXtUkU3 #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @RachelH872, @katietaylorIN
  • jconti281 Feb 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Yes!!! Such a cool item for gym classes! #PatinsIcam
    • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:54 PM EST
      I love the microphone ball! You can throw and catch it and speak into it! Kids love it! #PatinsIcam
      In reply to @katietaylorIN
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:57 PM EST
    That is the one! Good resource alert! #patinsIcam
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:58 PM EST
    For ALL Classes! #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @jconti281
  • danielgmcnulty Feb 5 @ 8:58 PM EST
    haha... NO! I just didn't ever want to talk in school. #PatinsIcam
    In reply to @RachelH872, @katietaylorIN
  • RachelH872 Feb 5 @ 8:58 PM EST
    HAHAHAHAHA Kidding! #patinsicam
    In reply to @danielgmcnulty, @katietaylorIN
  • katietaylorIN Feb 5 @ 8:59 PM EST
    A5: Sometimes it gets confusing if Ss can use school HAT for extra activities after school or on fieldtrips. Definitely important conversations to have with the IEP Team. Ss need access on and off the field in sports, they may need their devices too! #PatinsIcam