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51:40 Orientation & Mobility Instruction During Hybrid and Virtual Learning: A Panel Discussion
Presented by Julia Hedrick, Jenny Luttrell, and Patrick Rich (TSB) on 1/14/2021
Uploaded Oct 14, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will be a panel discussion with three certified O&M specialists discussing strategies they’ve used for providing orientation and mobility instruction during hybrid and virtual learning throughout 2020. -
1:48:17 Essential Vision Assessment: Tips for TVIs in a Virtual World
Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship (TSB) on 12/4/2020
Uploaded Oct 14, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will talk about the latest resources to conduct functional vision, learning media, and expanded core curriculum assessments on-site or in a virtual world. -
55:49 Resources for Remote Teaching & Professional Development During the Pandemic
Presented by Dr. Rachel Schles and Madeline Chastain (Vanderbilt University) on 11/16/2020
Uploaded Oct 14, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of professional develop resources for TVIs during remote learning, lesson ideas for students with VI, and general resources for coping and teaching during the pandemic. Attendees can share digital learning and resources they have found useful during remote teaching. -
44:05 Planning for What’s Next: Learn about TN VR Resources for College Bound Students with VI
Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN VR Sensory Disabilities Services) on 10/6/2021
Uploaded Oct 11, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing post secondary education. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey for students with VI from the high school years, through college, and post college employment. -
56:27 Social Emotional Learning & Crisis Support for Visually Impaired Students
Presented by Andrea Word, MSW (TSB) on 9/1/2021
Uploaded Sep 07, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session is designed for TVIs to learn more about SEL (social emotional learning) for students with VI, learn signs of when a student is in a mental health crisis, and discuss appropriate resources in and out of school to support students. -
1:5:34 RCVI Updates Fall 2021
Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
Uploaded Sep 01, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Meet Allen Huang, the new director of the Resource Center of the Visually Impaired. He will share updates on ordering procedures and policies, as well as his vision for the RCVI under his leadership. -
54:12 Tips and Tricks for Virtual Math Instruction
Presented by Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB) on 1/21/2021
Uploaded Sep 01, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Dr. Tammy Parsons will discuss several ideas that came directly from addressing the accessibility needs of her students during virtual and concurrent math instruction. Topics such as assistive tech, Duxbury, and
various online tools will covered. -
45:41 Finding Wheels: Strategies to Build Independent Travel Skills
Presented by Dr. Anne Corn on 4/6/2021
Uploaded Sep 01, 2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
The 2020 edition of Finding Wheels from TSBVI is full of up to date information, strategies, activities, and personal stories. This is a great addition to instruction in the ECC areas of orientation and mobility, self determination, social skills, and AT.