Meet the Deaf Community Learn American Sign Language Most ASL classes have Deaf instructors. Your instructor can help you get involved in local Deaf events. To find an American Sign Language class near you look in the phone book or search online to contact local agencies, such as: Deaf service centersDeaf schoolsUniversities and colleges Community College Adult education centerSign language interpreting agenciesFor more information about learning ASL, please visit the Deaf Linx ASL page. State Residential School for the Deaf Interpreter Training Program Sign Language Interpreting Agency For more information about learning ASL, please visit the Deaf Linx Sign Language page. Find out about the Deaf Club and Deaf events in your area. Reading about the experiences and perspectives of Deaf people is extremely informative. Volunteer in Schools A fun way to interact with Deaf people and learn more sign language is to volunteer in schools with deaf children. Also, try to visit your state school for the deaf.
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5 Great iPad Apps to Explore Human Body in 3D Science is one of the areas where the impact of technology has been markedly observed. It triggered an unprecedented revolution and reshaped people's knowledge about the world. It has also enhanced the way science is being instructed inside schools and colleges. This revolution is being carried on to the mobile platforms. 1- 3D Brain Use your touch screen to rotate and zoom around 29 interactive structures. 2- Essential Skeleton Essential Skeleton 2 is a fully functional, self-contained app covering the essential anatomy of the skeleton. 3- Virtual Heart Virtual Heart lets you explore multiple real-time views of the human heart, using the same highly realistic visual elements as the iconic Giant Heart at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. 4- Powers of Minus Ten An adaptation of the original Powers of Minus Ten, made for the show Scientastic! 5- Virtual Cell The Virtual Cell Animations app includes an animation, still images, narrative, and content quiz.
How we used technology to develop student-led learning in science | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional Science lessons: using traditonal learning styles alongside technology allows children to complete tasks independently, says David Andrews. Photograph: Frank Baron for the Guardian Our year 6 students have been using iPads and iPods since September on a one-to-one basis to support learning, develop productivity, independence and impact on pupil progress across the curriculum. The devices haven't been used for everything; but they are available as a tool to help with their learning for a variety of tasks. We gave our students an overview of different apps and then encouraged them to be creative with how they use them across different lessons and tasks. In science, topics have been introduced to pupils as a series of learning objectives with the aim of developing their skills and understanding of the topics. The pupils have then been encouraged to work with a partner and make a plan of how they intend to demonstrate what they have understood.
Brad Spirrison: These Biology and Ecology Apps Will Really Put Some Life Into Your iPad While there is no app out there that can explain the meaning of life to you and your kids, there are a number of touch-based educational offerings that explore all forms of life on our planet. Whether you have a toddler just beginning to learn the names of animals or a high schooler who wants to learn about the inner workings of a body without having to dissect a frog, there are many great biology, ecology and life sciences apps to hop into. Here are five of the best. Frog Dissection (iPad $3.99) Everyone is curious what the lies beyond the skin. -Curated by Gordon Shupe Ansel & Clair's Adventures in Africa (iPad $3.99) In this app, students are guided through the Nile Valley, Sahara Desert, and Serengeti Plains by Ansel, a travel photographer from another planet, and Clair, a brilliant robot. -Curated by Julene Reed Ecosystems HD (iPad $2.99) This app is truly an interactive textbook, with lots of pictures, and easy to understand text that is accessible for all ages.