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Young student who is blind learns to communicate through music

November 4, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments

Arama sings and moves to the music

Figure 1 Arama sings and moves to the music his electronic drum plays

Arama is a four year old student who is blind.  He is learning to communicate with others through music.  He is using a drum as this is a familiar and motivating instrument for him.

Dolina Butler (BLENNZ Resource Teacher for Vision) describes how she has used the drum to support Arama’s communication skills.  In figure 1 Arama is singing and moving to the music his electronic drum plays Continue Reading →

Intermediate student learns about money and develops budgeting skills

September 1, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments

Figure 1 - David out shopping

Figure 1 – David out shopping

David is an 11 year old who started at his local intermediate in Term 1 of 2012.

David is supported by a  Resource Teacher Vision, Soong Joseph and is learning about money and budgeting.

Figure 1 shows David out shopping and using money. Continue Reading →

Student develops technology and self-advocacy skills while learning about her visual needs

August 5, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments

Dulcie using her camera

Figure 1: Dulcie using her camera independently

Dulcie is an 11 year old girl who is in Year 6 at her local school.

While learning to use her laptop and digital camera, Dulcie, with the support of Jacqueline Killip her Resource Teacher Vision, created a Powerpoint which explained her eye condition and her visual needs.

Dulcie has Achromatopsia and her Powerpoint has provided her with a tool for self-advocacy.  Figure 1 shows Dulcie using her camera independently. Continue Reading →

Maths money for Level 1 braille student

August 4, 2013 by blennzict | 0 comments

Tactually learning to recognise NZ coins

Figure 1 Learning to tactually recognise NZ coins

Ben is a 12 year old intermediate student who is working at Level 1 numeracy.  This year, he is using braille as his primary learning tool.  Prior to this, he was learning braille and print.

Ben has an individual learning programme and is integrated into class activities as appropriate.  In figure 1 Ben is learning to tactually recognise NZ coins.

Ben’s BLENNZ Resource Teacher Vision Trish Bishop talks about how a numeracy program focusing on life skills is helping Ben develop confidence and independence. Continue Reading →

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