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

[Tammy Robar]

That's too funny!

Sent from my iPhone

> On 2014 Pep. 11, at 11:11 AM, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
> 
> I noticed that.  I just thought I was in a restaurant.  Many times
> when I ask for a braille menu in a restaurant I get a very funny look
> and the hostess says, "a brown menu?"  I'm not sure why I would want a
> brown menu.
> 
>> On 2/11/14, Tammy  Robar <snoopytdr at aol.com> wrote:
>> Forgive me"braille", gotta love that Siri!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> 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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> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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