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

[Tammy Robar]

Forgive me"braille", gotta love that Siri!

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> On 2014 Pep. 11, at 10:38 AM, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
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