[Pibe-division] note-taking device for first time learner

[Marianne Denning]

Oh yes, students in first grade are using notetakers and braille
displays.  It allows them to keep up with their peers and they can
turn in their work directly to the teacher instead of needing it
transcribed.  I believe the earlier technology is introduced the
better.

On 2/11/14, Tammy  Robar <snoopytdr at aol.com> wrote:
> The brown note and apex work very well for notetaking and I have seen it
> used with someone as young as your student. Tammy
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 2014 Pep. 11, at 09:59 AM, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I can't answer about the quality of the Braille Plus.  I like the
>> Braillenote and the most recent upgrade allows the student to use
>> nemeth code and convert it to print for the teacher.
>>
>>> On 2/11/14, Amy_Brush at caboces.org <Amy_Brush at caboces.org> wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I have a student currently in third grade, who became a full Braille user
>>> in
>>> 1st grade.  We have worked diligently and I feel it is the appropriate
>>> time
>>> to introduce a note-taker.
>>>
>>> Is the Braille Plus 18 available through APH a good choice for someone
>>> this
>>> age and, generally, is it a good, user-accessible/friendly piece of
>>> technology.  If there are better choices out there, please let me know.
>>>
>>> It's been a while since I've have a student ready to use Braille
>>> technology
>>> and don't want to get off in a bad direction.
>>>
>>> Thank you for your time,
>>> Amy
>>
>>
>> --
>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>> (513) 607-6053
>>
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053