This document summarizes five formats for providing audible access to curriculum materials: no tech, low tech, high tech, higher tech, and subscriptions. It describes options that require no special technology like using materials from public or school libraries. Low tech options include using materials from local libraries. High tech options discussed include free audio book downloads from the Monroe County Library System and resources from the BOCES iMedia service. Higher tech options include using subscription databases from RFBD and Webster School Libraries. The document provides details on accessing and using these different resources.

1. Five Formats For
Audible Access to the Curriculum:
NO Tech - Low Tech - High & Higher Tech - Subscriptions
Presented to the Secondary
Special Education Staff
12/9/09

2. We are…
Kate Orbaker, Schroeder Literacy Specialist
Mary Rinaldo, Schroeder School Library Media Specialist
Joan Donnelly, WCSD K-12
K-
Assistive Technology
Specialist

3. No tech…

4. Low Tech
The material you need
may be available at
your local public library
or the school library.

5. High Tech: Community & Free Online
Resources
Monroe County Library System’s FREE downloads to either a Windows-
based computer, MP3 device or iPod
MCLC Library card needed; residents of other counties can purchase
access through a special library card
Public Access Web sites

6. School Resources
Audio Books: This young
man is inserting a CD into
the drive of a computer in Chris demonstrating the scanning function of
the Schroeder Library. the WYNN Reader (What You Need Now…)

7. iMedia: AV Material from
Monroe #1 BOCES
http://www.monroe.edu/techServices.cfm?subpage=1380
BOCES: Instructional
Media =
iMedia Audio and Visual
Streaming Request hard products
“hard products” Delivered to you @ school
VHS tapes, DVDs, audio
cassette & CDs and
taped “off-air” TV
programs
Information cards handed Order video and audio
out today; See your streaming- instantaneous
librarian for more details. Access!!
Formerly known as WebMax; incorporating PowerMedia, Learn 360 and
Discovery School video streaming.

8. WSCD Secondary Schools
Subscription
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
http://www.rfbd.org/
FREE Individual membership for qualified
students.
“To be eligible for membership, a person must have a documented
print disability, such as a learning disability, visual impairment or
other physical disability…Appropriate certifying experts may differ
from disability to disability. ” RFB&D
Please see the RFBD site for more information:
http://www.rfbd.org/certification.htm

9. Many formats…many choices…
Still available…but progressing to…

10. Easy downloads!!!
Hear Yea!
Hear Yea!
Great News!!
RFB&D offers textbooks and literature
books through
Audio Access—download the books
directly to a Windows-compatible
computer.
“Human-read” not synthetic voice!

11. This is so
cool!!
“…Two roads
diverged in a wood
and I…”
Robert Frost
Students can use
their MP3 players
and iPods in the
library!

12. Online Subscription Data Bases:
Webster School Libraries
Offers:
Web-based = available wherever an Internet
connection exists
Full text: entire article or document in TEXT and
Audible form – in Webster schools and at home!
Text to speech/readings are also available for
select documents--download or listen using the
ReadSpeaker function
Windows compatible computers and devices
only (sorry no Apple products, such as Macs or
iPods)

13. NYS Talking Book Program
Library Service for Individuals: Qualified children and
young adults may register and receive free library service
at home even if they are already using materials from the
NYS Talking Book and Braille Library during the day at
school.
Parents of eligible children may register their child for home
service in order to:
•Encourage recreational reading.
•Help the child participate in their public library's and school’s
reading programs
•Provide back-up to reading required for school assignments.
“Parents who request an application will also be offered help on how to
get required school reading in special format - including information on
sources of textbooks - for their child.” NYSED.gov

14. iPods vs. MP3 players
Is there a difference between iPods and MP3
players?
NO! Both are MP3 players
The iPod is a specific brand of MP3 player, made by Apple, Inc.
iPods use the Apple iTunes software to transfer files
Regular mp3 player does not need iTunes to upload/transfer files
Vary in price
MP3 files can be made by using sound recorders on
laptops/desktops or using a Digital Voice Recorder
(In Schroeder, try using the anchored laptops in room W228 – built
in microphones are adequate for this purpose)

15. Examples of Using Podcasts in the
Classroom
Review a book
Record/document a field trip
Increase fluency
Edit work by listening to draft orally
Enhance a project
Share outcomes of findings/research in science
Explain a math concept
Record a debate in social studies
Role-play scenes
Review vocabulary
Study for a test or quiz

16. Teacher- Made Podcast Recordings
Sample Podcasts:
Kate Orbaker – simple podcast
http://www.websterschools.org/webpages/korbaker/
Bob Enck – more involved
http://www.websterschools.org/webpages/benck/

17. Questions?

18. Thank you for your time!