Technology Use
What is a device that helps people hear sounds louder?
Hearing aid (or personal FM system).
What does it mean to “ask for help” when you do not understand?
It means telling someone you need help to understand or to do something.
If a friend whispers across the room, what can you do so you can understand them better?
Move closer, ask them to speak up, or ask them to come over to you.
What is an accommodation?
An accommodation is something that helps a student learn better in class.
Name one thing you can check if your hearing device (like a hearing aid) is not working.
Check the battery, make sure it is turned on, or check connections.
Name one polite phrase a student can say when they need someone to repeat what they said.
“Can you say that again, please?” or “Could you repeat that, please?"
What should you do when the class is noisy and you cannot hear instructions?
Raise your hand and tell the teacher you can’t hear, or move to a quieter spot.
Name one common classroom accommodation for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
seating near the teacher, captions on videos, written notes, FM system.
True or false: It is okay to change the volume on your own device if you ask first. Explain your answer in one sentence.
True. (With permission/after asking) — brief explanation: You should ask before changing settings.
Why is it helpful to look at a person’s face when they are talking? Give one reason.
You can see mouth movements and facial expressions which help you understand.
When you are in the hallway and someone says your name, why might you need to move closer?
To hear better—being closer makes lipreading and hearing easier.
If you need the teacher to repeat written instructions, what is one way you can ask for that accommodation?
“Could you please write the instructions on the board?” or “Could you repeat the instructions in writing?”
When using a classroom microphone, what should you do if you cannot hear the teacher clearly? (Give one simple action.)
Tell the teacher you cannot hear, ask to check microphone/battery, or move closer.
Give one way a student can tell a teacher they need extra time to process spoken directions
“Could I have a little more time to think about that?” or “Can you give me an extra moment, please?”
How can seating choice in the classroom help you hear and see the teacher? Give one example
Sitting near the teacher makes their voice louder and their face easier to see.
Explain why seating near the teacher is an accommodation.
Being seated near the teacher helps you see the teacher’s face and hear better.
Describe how a captioned video helps a student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
Captions show words on the screen so students can read what is being said.
Explain how practicing signing simple words or gestures with a classmate can help you in class. One or two sentences.
Practicing signs/gestures helps you communicate quickly and understand classmates.
Describe a strategy to use when there is a group discussion and you want to follow what people say.
Watch the speaker’s face and focus on one person at a time; ask someone to repeat if you miss something.
Imagine you need extra time to read a worksheet because you read lips or watch captions. Write one sentence you could say to the teacher to ask for that accommodation
“Could I please have extra time to read this because I use captions/lipreading?”