[accessibleimage] Re: [accessibleimage] Re: [accessibleimage] The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics

Hi Judy,
YES!!!!!! Wonderful idea for everyone!!!YES!!!.

Yes a thousand times,
Lisa


Judi Piscitello wrote:

Lisa,
I realize that much of this course is "hands-on"/for "hungry fingers"
and must be attended in person.  However, wouldn't it be nice for those
of us in the States with no travel budget to be able to attend this as
an online course with streaming video and a tactile materials packet
mailed to participants beforehand (pun intended)?
- Judi Piscitello, TVI, COMS
Jpiscite@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Assistant, Training of Special Educators 
NYS School for the Blind Outreach Department
2A Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-5384 ext. 427
FAX (585) 343-0652
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/nyssb/resource.htm “The most important thing in this life is helping others to win, even 
if that means slowing down and changing our own race.” - Author
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Lisa Yayla <fnugg@xxxxxxxxx> 09/25/07 1:19 PM >>>

Hi,
Forwarding information about what sounds like a very wonderful course -

The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics held by Bob Marek.
Best regards,
Lisa


The “Hungry Fingers” way to tactile graphics
http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_cstactilegraphics.hcsp


Description
This one-day workshop focuses on developing blind children's understanding of spatial concepts and increasing their confidence with 

braille and tactile illustrations. On the basis that effective learning
involves direct experience, a set of tactile activity kits will be presented. These involve carefully selected educational toys, real objects and models which inspire young blind learners to engage in activities such as counting, sorting, building, transforming, copying, 

comparing size, shape and location of objects. All activities are
linked with appropriate exercises in English braille. 

Aims
1. To raise awareness of the difficulties which totally blind learners

experience with tactile graphics.

2. To help teachers and parents design educational activities involving

Braille and tactile graphics which will be both meaningful and
enjoyable for young totally blind learners. 

3. To acquaint teachers with simple tools and techniques which promote

spatial understanding across the curriculum.

4. To show how “ordinary” toys can be used as effective educational
tools.

Course presenter
Professor Boguslaw ‘Bob’ Marek, Ph.D. OBE, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland.
Bob is a well-known name on the international circuit and has taught extensively in Europe and the Middle East. 

His last series of courses in the UK in 2003 were a great success:
“The best RNIB course I've attended”
“An excellent day and excellent trainer”
“I can't wait to get back to school to try out all these wonderful
ideas!”

Who should attend?
Teachers, teachers of VI, teaching assistants, reproduction, transcription and resource staff, support staff, parents and carers. 

Cost
£130 professionals
£60 parents/carers
Dates and locations
Monday 8 October 2007 - London
Organising centre: RNIB London and South East
Telephone 0207 391 2245
Fax 0207 391 2195
Email RNIBLondonandSouthEast@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Wednesday 10 October 2007 – Nottingham
Organising centre: RNIB East Midlands and East
Telephone 01509 632400
Fax 01509 632401
Email RNIBEastMidlandsandEast@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Friday 12 October 2007 – Liverpool
Organising centre: RNIB North West
Telephone 0151 298 3222
Fax 0151 298 3250
Email RNIBNorthWest@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Booking details and further information
For further information, please contact the organising centre.

See our course administration and booking details

Download our booking form (MS Word document) or obtain a form directly

from the RNIB centre organising the course.

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Last updated: 22/08/2007 13:53

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