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Welcome to Teachavision, where EVERYONE has a different vision of learning! Teachavision is a production of Screenless Allies, hosted by Jose Briseño. Here, we bring on different guests and discuss their different visions of learning, as the slogan says. These guests can have a disability or, they could have also made a difference in people with disabilities. Join him as we learn their stories, and learn something new along the way as well! We also have fun along the way, so why not check out what this podcast has to offer? We look forward to having you join us!

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    Teachavision Bonus Number 3: The Screenless Holiday Gift Guide, Audio Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 16:51


    Welcome to the third bonus of Teachavision! On this special Christmas episode, I, along with a friend who you will hear very soon on an upcoming episode, talk about some gift ideas you can use to gift someone who is blind or visually impaired. We hope you enjoy this episode! This follows the article we wrote previously with these gift ideas. Links Of Interest The Screenless Gift guide, text edition Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you'd like to check out more content apart from these podcast episodes, we encourage you to check out our website, our facebook or you can email us! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 40: (Keeping Tabbs On Chris (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 11:46


    Episode 40 is here! We conclude the interview with Christopher Tabb, an orientation and mobility specialist. We offer some advice for future instructors in the field, along with the answer to, "do we need more instructors in the field?" We also continue the ideal toolbox combinations for people who are blind or visually impaired to make life easier in regards to travel. All that, plus how to get a girls phone number, right here on episode 40! Links of interest A Dog leash, I mean, mobility aid to assist in sighted guide Learn more about certification as a teacher of the visually impaired, or orientation and mobility specialist Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you'd like to check out more content apart from these podcast episodes, we encourage you to check out our website, our facebook or you can email us! Thank you again for listening!

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    Teachavision Number 39: Keeping Tabbs On Chris (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 15:03


    Welcome to episode 39, of Teachavision! We continue the interview with Christopher Tabb, an orientation and mobility specialist. We talk about the evolution of technology in O and M, along with what would be some ideal tools a blind person can have to make traveling easier! All this and more, on Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Links Of Interest The Biped The No Jab Cane Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you'd like to check out more content apart from these podcast episodes, we encourage you to check out our website, our facebook or you can email us! Thank you again for listening!

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    Teachavision Number 38: Keeping Tabbs On Chris (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 14:57


    How has orientation and mobility evolved throughout history? How has the technology used in Orientation and mobility evolved over the years? Christopher Tabb tells us all this in part 3 of his interview, right here, on Teachavision! Links of Interest The Victor Rreader Trek The Victor Reader Stream All things canes the Sunu Band Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

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    Teachavision Number 37: Keeping Tabbs On Chris (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 21:14


    What happens once you complete your certification in orientation and mobility? How do you get a job? What is Chris Tabb's teaching style when it comes to orientation and mobility? Can you tell more corney jokes? All this and more with Chris Tabb, right here on episode 37, of Teachavision! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

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    Teachavision Number 36: Keeping Tabbs on Chris (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 20:55


    Episode 36 of teachavision is here! Have you ever wondered, "How do these blind people navigate very well?" Well, dear listener, we will now talk about another topic in the blindness sectre known as, "Orientation and Mobility!" (O and M for short). We visit with Christopher Tabb, who specializes in teaching this field all about this topic! On this part, we cover a bit about himself, along with how the certification process works to become an instructor. Plus, we start a demonstration series on a new braille device that we had the opurtunity to play with, in order to review for the website! Stay tuned for the review coming soon! All this and more, on Teachavision for this week! Links of interest More information about getting certified here in Texas (Other states may have different processes) the device we got to play with and demonstrate on the podcast Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 35: A Battle Of resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 15:04


    Welcome to another new interview, on Teachavision! On this episode, we will cover the differences in resources for the blind in other countries! More specifically, Mexico Versus the US! We will speak to Briseyda Martinez, a young lady who lived in Mexico and moved to the US. We will discuss the impact this move made in her life in general, and independence. You do not want to miss this episode! PLEASE KEEP ANY POLITICAL COMMENTS OUT OF THIS INTERVIEW! THIS IS NOT THE AIM OF THIS EPISODE. Links Of Interest Learn more about Briseyda's eye condition Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 34: All's Well With Minwell (Part 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 21:28


    Welcome to another episode of Teachavision, after a long absence! We conclude the interview with Ms. Aalyssa Minwell on this episode! We will talk about her jewelry business, and she then gives advice for people who are blind and visually impaired! We hope you enjoy this episode! Links Of Interest Alyssa's Etsy Page Her Facebook Page learn More about AIRA Learn More About Be My Eyes Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 33: All's Well With Minwell (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 8:26


    Welcome to episode 33 of Teachavision! On this episode, we continue the interview with Alyssa Minwell, where she tells us her obstacles that she faced as an Employee at her first job, and how she overcame them! All this, plus screenshots, right here, on Episode 33, of Teachavision! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 32: All's Well With Minwell (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 11:51


    Welcome to another episode of your favorite podcast, Teachavision! We continue the interview with Alyssa Minwell, and on this interview, it's all about how she got the job at Dell, along with talking about web accessibility! You do not want to miss this episode! All this and more, on Teachavision episode 32 Links Of Interest a VERY detailed website that helps web developers make their sites accessible to anyone with disabilities Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 31: All's Well with Minwell, (part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 13:11


    Welcome to a rant filled episode of Teachavision! On this episode continuing the interview with Alyssa Minwell, we discuss college life, and a little tidbit of knowledge that can benefit future college students! all that, plus, guide dog etiquette, right here, on Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 30: All's Well With Minwell (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 11:35


    Welcome to this episode of Teachavision, continuing the interview with Ms. Alyssa Minwell! On this episode, we remember the old times in regards to how we adapted to new technology, plus, a secret about the 2 of us that no one knew till now! All this and more, right here, on Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 29: All's Well With Minwell (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 18:48


    Welcome to episode 29 of Teachavision! We begin another interview series, and this time, it's with a young lady who worked hard all her life to be successful. From going to public school, to college, and eventually working for a BIG company, she tells us all about that journey! On this episode, it's all about her childhood and reliving technology memories! We hope you enjoy this interview with Alyssa Minwell, right here, on Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Links of Interest Check out Alyssa's hand made jewelry on Facebook. Find her business on Etsy Check out this roundtable we did if you want to know more about the technology we discussed! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Bonus Number 2: Happy Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 16:46


    Welcome to another BONUS episode of Teachavision! On this episode, we celebrate Teachavision's (LATE) birthday, by me telling the story of how Teachavision was made, and how I got into podcasting in the first place! All this and more, on this special birthday bonus! Links of Interest Anchor, our podcasting platform How-To-Geek, the inspiration behind the web site's content Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

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    Teachavision Number 28: Dancing with the Dots (Part 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 17:59


    Welcome to the final part of this amazing interview with Bill McCann, founder of Dancing Dots! We will hear a demonstration of the software they developed, along with closing thoughts, plus, the imitation of an old teacher, who will be coming to Teachavision to be interviewed in the future! We want to thank Mr. McCann for taking time out of his busy schedule to be interviewed on Teachavision, and thank you all for listening! Please be sure to share this whole interview with your friends! Links Of Interest The song about driving a driverless car Our Review of the Goodfeel Suite from Dancing Dots in text format Dancing Dots Main Site 6dot Braille Label Maker Canute 360 Q-Braille XL braille display that was mentioned in the demonstration Our preferred braille device of choice, the Mantis! More general information about what braille displays are Dancing Dots' Facebook Dancing Dots' Twitter Dancing Dots' YouTube Channel Dancing Dots' List Serves, where you can email ideas or questions to other users of the products Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 27: Dancing with the Dots (part 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 13:18


    Welcome to the penultimate part of the interview with Bill McCann, founder of Dancing Dots! On episode 27, it's all about what the future of Dancing Dots looks like, along with messages to future blind musicians and business people! Also, singing like a robot? All this and more on episode 27, of Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Links Of Interest Dancing Dots" All you need to know about Screen Readers Duxbury Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 26: Dancing with the Dots (Part 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 11:09


    Welcome to another episode of Teachavision! On this part of the interview with Bill McCann, founder of Dancing Dots, we talk about mainstream audio applications! How has accessibility evolved? How has music production changed? Find out on this episode of Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Links of Interest Sonar (no longer supported by Dancing Dots) Reaper Logic, The Mac equivalent for Sonar/Reaper The Clavenova The new talking keyboard, Komplete Kontrol for computers! The blind singer who used Sonar to creat his albums Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 25: Dancing With The Dots (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 11:30


    Welcome to episode 25 of Teachavision! On this part of the interview with Mr. Bill McCann, it's all about user experiences when using the Goodfeel suite of products! We also have a bit of an embarrassing story of yours truly, Jose, when he first went into the technology craze, but it involved breaking a baille embosser to do it! All this ane more, on episode 25 of Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Links of Interest Dancing Dots Website The braille printer I tinkered with that needed to be taken to the hospital Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 24: Dancing With The Dots (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 13:25


    Welcome to Episode 24, of Teachavision! We continue the interview with the founder of Dancing Dots, Bill McCann. Here, he will be telling us how his idea of starting a company came to be, and the hurdles he had to go through to get this started! All this and more, on episode 24, on Teachavision! Links Of Interest Dancing Dots Duxbury More Information on braille displays What is a screen reader? Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Bonus Number 1: Santa Claus Is Coming To Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 19:59


    Welcome to a Teachavision Bonus! On this episode, we switch gears for Christmas, by introducing you to how we the blind entertain ourselves! the sighted have video games, we the blind have audio games! Since it's Christmas at the time of publishing, we will demonstrate two games! both of them to do with Christmas! Stay tuned and find out how Santta beats up elves, and then self destructs! Links Of Interest -Kringle Crash, The game](http://blastbay.com/kringle_crash.php) (The great toy Robbery The Screenless Holiday Gift Guide Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 23: Dancing With the Dots (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 14:14


    Welcome to episode 23 of Teachavision! In part 3 of the interview with Bill McCann, founder of Dancing dots, we go into more details about how he started in music, plus the obstacles you face as a blind musician. Also, has the role of the teacher of the visually impaired changed any since his school days? Find out on this episode of Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 22: Dancing with the Dots (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 12:08


    Welcome to part 2, of the interview with Mr. Bill McCann, founder of Dancing Dots! On this episode, we talk all things technology back in the 1970's to mid 1990's! We look at a tactile device that would display print letters, along with the evolution of the screen reader for computers. All this and more, right here! On Teachavision! We'd Like to once again thank Mr. McCann, for allowing us to interview him for this podcast! Links Of Interest Dancing Dots Website Optacon in action The Old JAWS screen reader site from 1996, thanks to Wayback Machine The history of Henter Joyce, now called Freedom Scientific The Perkins Brailler that was a punishment for most blind students The Slate and Stylus Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 21: Dancing with the Dots (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 16:01


    Welcome to episode 21, of Teachavision! We have interviewed teachers, and students. We now take you to a whole new level of interview, as I interview Mr. Bill McCann, a totally blind person who founded Dancing Dots, a company that specializes in music creation software for blind and visually impaired musicians, bringing their musical ideas to both talking and braille formats. On this part, it is all about how McCann was as a child, and if it was difficult for him to adjust in the sighted world! All this and more on part 1, of this interview! Right here, on episode 21! Links of Interest Dancing Dots Website Our Dancing dots Software Suite Review The school McCann attended as a child Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 20: Post Blindness Unit (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 28:31


    PLEASE NOTE: This episode is about 28 minutes long. Feel free to pause and continue later, if you wish to listen in increments. Welcome to this installment of Teachavision, episode 20! This is part two, of interviewing people that were in the special Populations class I do my annual blindness in education settings presentations at a community college in Borger Texas. We recommend you check out episode 19 first if you have not done so. Today, we have an art lesson, followed by interviewing the teacher that started this adventure! You do NOT want to miss this episode, right here on Teachavision! Links Of Interest a new kind of art, which I have yet to see turning on VoiceOver on iPhone, and other screen readers on other mobile platforms Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 19: Post Blindness Unit (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 18:43


    Welcome to another Teachavision Installment! In this episode, it is back to the blindness unit! I, Jose, am conducting interviews with some students that participated in these presentations. We will get their perspectives about what they thought before, and after, the presentation about the blind in the classroom. We highly recommend you listen to episode 11 before listening to this one, in order to get a better understanding on which presentation I am referring to. We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 18: AT for Millennials (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 8:52


    Welcome to the final installment of our coverage on the evolution of assistive technology for the blind from 3 people's perspective! On this episode, it is all about the software side! From screen readers to typing programs, we talk about it all here! We'd like to thank our friends Edgar and Mariah for participating in this round table! Also, no puppies were harmed during the making of this episode. Links of Interest All about screen readers Kurzweil 1000 Kurzweil 3000 for the people that do not have a visual impairment, but would still like to scan and read documents and books The classic Talking Typer program that taught us all about keyboarding on a computer. Type Ability! The Focus braille display that Mariah has The new generation Brailliant braille display The Mantis Q display that Jose has Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 17: AT For millennials (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 13:00


    Episode 17 brings the continuation of the technology round table with my good friends Edgar and Mariah. On this part, it's all about the braille displays (the braille screen part of the notetaker) and digital talking book players! All that, plus Franklin and Victor on this episode of the podcast! Links Of Interest The Pac mate All you need to know about braille displays The El Braille These are Some Models of the victor reader talking book players. Stream Stratus The New Trek speaking of GPS: The Old Trekker and Maestro In the dictionaries: Meet Franklin, who's not a turtle! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 16: AT For Millennials (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 16:35


    Welcome to another edition of Teachavision! This episode is a very special one, because we're doing a first EVER, round table, for the podcast! I have gathered two childhood friends, in order to discuss the evolution of assistive technology for the blind; that is, adapted technology whether it was through speech or braille, so the blind and visually impaired can use. We will share our experiences with said technology and reflect on how it has gotten better over the years. On this episode, we will discuss old note takers. Note takers are specially made computers for the blind and visually impaired that had special software, with a line of braille and synthetic speech. PLEASE NOTE: some of these note takers are no longer being made, but we try our best to describe what they were. On the show notes, we leave links to old YouTube videos of some of these note takers being used, and we also show you some accessories we used as well! We hope you enjoy part 1, of this first ever roundtable discussion! Links Of Interest Old Compact Flash cards that fit in the BrailleNote Family of products Another card that could be used with the BrailleNote line Serial Cables for all note takers except the Apex units The famous Parallel cables The Mountbatten Brailler BrailleNote Apex Model in action, showcasing a feature The new BrailleNote Touch Plus The Braille NSpeak, later evolved to Braille Lite Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 15: Eyes Free Parenting (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 7:07


    Welcome to the third and final part of the interview with Sonia Herrera, a blind mother of two who has overcome many obstacles of being a blind parent! In this part, it's all about fun activities she does with her kids, along with some advice for future disabled parents! We Hope you enjoy it! Links of Interest Have a good story to tell your kids! Story above not too scary? Try this one! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 14: Eyes Free Parenting (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 7:28


    Welcome to a shorter episode of Teachavision! This is the continuation of the interview with Sonia Herrera regarding parenting from a blindness perspective. On this episode, she discusses her biggest fear as she watches her kids grow up, along with some homework! all this and more, on part 2! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 13: Eyes Free Parenting (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 11:25


    Did you know that we blind people can be parents? Sounds silly, we're aware. However, there are so many misconceptions when it comes to people who are blind, and parents. Sadly, a lot of those are bad misconceptions. On this series, starting with Episode 13, I, Jose, speak to Sonia Herrera, who is a blind parent herself, married with two children. On this first part, she tells us how she felt when she heard the news that she'd be a mom for the first time, along with some stories of how people frowned upon her having children. Thanks to the Facebook group, "Blind Pen Pals" for allowing me to post the idea, and thanks to Sonia for allowing me to interview her. All this and more, on episode 13, of Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! PLEASE NOTE: many blind parents have different methods with children's upbringing, and this is one of MANY! there is NO such thing as a "correct method." Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 12: A Student In Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 13:36


    Welcome to another installment of Teachavision! We are back with the interviews! On this episode, this is a one-part series! We know, crazy, right? We bring back a familiar voice to the show! Courtney Greer, along with one of her students who is in high school, Ivan Rodriguez, are here to talk about their student teacher relationship. We'll get to know Ivan a bit, plus advice on strengthening relationships between teacher and student, plus a bit about robotics! All this and more, on this installment of Teachavision! PLEASE NOTE, we obtained all the permissions needed before interviewing this student. Links Of Interest [Meet Merlin](https://www.enhancedvision.com/low-vision-product-line/merlin-lcd-desktop-video-magnifier.html) A much more portable version of Merlin, the Matt Connect Mindstorm Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

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    Teachavision Number 11: The Blindness Unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 16:53


    Welcome to another episode of Teachavision! This time, we are switching things up! A few months ago, I, Jose, did a presentation over blindness education in the classroom, at a community college called Frank Philips in Borger, Texas. Thanks to the professor for allowing me to record this presentation, and thanks to the students who also participated and allowed e to record their voices for Teachavision. Since the original presentation is about one hour and fifteen minutes long, I decided to cut some highlights from this that I feel stick out. From talking about teachers of the visually impaired, to teaching the basics of screen readers, we have it all on this episode, of Teachavision! We hope you enjoy! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 10: A Stearn Teacher (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 14:40


    Welcome to the final part of the interview with Dawn Stearns, a teacher of the visually impaired from Abilene, Texas! On this episode, it's all about final thoughts on working in the field, and re-living old technology memories! All this and more, on Teachavision number 10! thank you everyone for listening! Links of Interest Talking Typer The Trusty Mantis All about braille music creation Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 9: A Stearn Teacher (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 10:03


    Welcome to episode number 9 of Teachavision! We're almost to number 10! We wish to thank everyone for your support, and we hope you can stick around because we have more great conetne coming your way! On this episode, we answer the question, "Is braille going away?" Followed by Ms. Stearns' opinion on what people should already have in regards to knowledge/skill when entering the VI field! All this and more is coming up on this epissode of Teachavision, where everyone has a different vision of learning! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 8: A Stearn Teacher (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 14:22


    Welcome back to another episode of Teachavision, after two+ months of absence! We explain why we have been gone in brief detail, and we begin another series with Dawn Stearns, a teacher of the visually impaired from Abilene, Texas. We discuss how she went from counseling, to behavioral classes, and ultimately ending up as a teacher of the vvisually impaired. All that and more, on this episode of Teachavision, from Screenless Allies! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 7: Ms. Lyon Does Not Sleep Tonight (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 10:39


    Welcome to the final part of the interview with Ms. Sharrie Lyon, teacher of the visually impaired! On this episode, it is all about final thoughts, and the technology mini game returns!! We'd like to thank Ms. Lyon once again for being on the podcast! Links of Interest Ouch! My back! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 6: Ms. Lyon Does Not Sleep Tonight (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 8:02


    Welcome to episode 6, of Teachavision! On this episode, we're continuing the interview with Ms. Sharrie Lyon. this is all about teaching styles, creativity and resources to make teaching students a bit easier! All that, monkeys, and gummy bears on Teachavision, episode Number 6! Links Of Interest: American Printing House For the Blind Paths To Literacy Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Perkins School for the Blind Click here for gummy bear fun Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 5: Ms. Lyon Does Not Sleep Tonight (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 9:05


    Welcome to a new interview on Teachavision! This time, We are leaving the Texas panhandle and going to Abilene, Texas. We will interview Ms. Sharrie Lyon, another teacher of the visually impaired, who believes if a student is not having fun, they are not focused. On this first part, it is all about getting to know Ms. Lyon and how she got into the field. All that and a success story in this episode! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 4: A Talk In Court (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 15:20


    PLEASE NOTE: This episode is fifteen minutes long. LISTEN AT YOUR OWN RISK. We also apologize for the acoustic issues. Our equipment wanted the day off, but we made it work anyway! On this episode of Teachavision, it is the end, but of this interview with Courtney Greer, teacher of the visually impaired of Amarillo, Texas! On this final part, we talk about Courtney's methods of teaching braille. Plus, we also play a game, where I test Courtney's technology smarts! This, plus some final thoughts, concludes the interview with Courtney Greer! We'd like to thank her very much for allowing Screenless Allies to interview her! LINKS OF INTEREST: The Perkins Braille Writer Slate And Stylus Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

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    Teachavision Number 3: A Talk In Court (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 10:00


    Welcome to part 3 of our interview series with Courtney Greer from Amarillo, Texas! In this part, we will be discussing the downsides of teaching virtually, which has become the new "NORMAL" to students who are blind or visually impaired. We will also discuss the evolution of teaching from when Ms. Greer started in this field, up to now. That and much more, on Episode 3, of Teachavision! Links of interest: Don't know what braille is? No worries! We got you covered! If you wish to know more about the Unified English Braille Code, click here Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 2: A Talk In Court, (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 9:54


    On this part of the series, we will discuss Courtney's teaching style, and how it has helped her students. Remember, each teacher has a different teaching style, and this can include the ones that work with people with disabilities. We will also discuss a little bit about technology in the classroom, and how this has helped her students. Links of Interest: If you wish to learn more about refreshable braille displays, click here. Did you know you can also use the computer with the keyboard and not just the mouse? You can! Here is some of many available! Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 1: A Talk In Court (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 10:00


    Officially starting this podcast, we interview a teacher of the visually impaired named Courtney Greer, located in Amarillo, Texas. In Part one of this 4part series, she will tell us how she got into this field and what she did to prepare for this role. She will also tell us a little bit about some of her hobbies and interests. Links of Interest To find out more about the Texas Lions Camp, click here Thank you for checking out Teachavision, by Screenless Allies! If you wish to know more about us: Check out our website! You can also like us on Facebook! If you wish to contact us directly, Send us an email! Thank you again for listening!

    Teachavision Number 0: In the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 2:25


    Welcome to the introduction of the Teachavision podcast! In this very short episode, we will discuss what you can expect on this podcast. We recommend you listen to this so you, the listener, will not get any surprises! Do you like what you are hearing? Please consider subscribing! Also, please tell your friends about us so they can subscribe as well! If you would like to know more about Screenless Allies, check out our website! To keep up to date with our latest happenings, like us on Facebook! We hope you enjoy this podcast, brought to you by Screenless Allies!

    Teachavision (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 0:59


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