#29 Discussing Photography – Part 2

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uxBsxisbcQ

Time: 12:02

Discussion Partners: Vyron and Sean

Video Description

Vyron and Sean continue their conversation about photography. This the second of two discussions they have; the first conversation is video #28.

Reviewer Notes

  • Sean and Vyron continue their talk on photography and light. This is good practice for voicing use of 3-d space in signing. Easy pace, low risk.
  • This video would be good for an […]
2022-01-19T17:48:59-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#28 Discussing Photography – Part 1

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3yVbKtmArk

Time: 19:57

Discussion Partners: Vyron and Sean

Video Description

Vyron and Sean discuss photography. This conversation is part 1 of 2 (the second conversation is video #29.)

Reviewer Notes

  • Two people talking about photography, taking pictures and current events. Easy pace, good example of Deaf conversational standards.

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2022-01-19T17:49:14-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#27 Discussing Current Events

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VytyU6JYtOU

Time: 19:05

Discussion Partners: Swanhilda and Sean

Video Description

Swanhilda and Sean discuss current events in the summer of 2020.

Reviewer Notes

  • Easy pacing and flow of conversation. Good practice for current event vocabulary.
  • This video is a good example of common conversations that can come up between colleagues at a workplace or work training sessions.

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2022-01-19T17:49:40-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#26 Vegetable Gardening

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBhS4TliQbw

Time: 18:59

Discussion Partners: Swanhilda and Sean

Video Description

Swanhilda and Sean talk about vegetable gardening and Sean provides a tour to his garden.

Reviewer Notes

  • Two friends discuss gardening and their favorite vegetables, foods and recipes. Easy pace with informal turn taking. Great practice for a less formal register. Will see most often in VRS, or small talk between clients.

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2022-01-19T17:49:57-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#25 Advocating for Equity in Schools

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YIg4JkJfTY

Time: 17:29

Discussion Partners: Swanhilda and Sean

Video Description

Swanhilda and Sean discuss the educational system and working for equitable educational outcomes.

Reviewer Notes

  • Two people discuss special education law and the need for change in today’s educational system. Easy conversational pace with some advanced vocabulary.
  • A great video to play with your language skills in an interpretation. The signer uses personal anecdotes, indexing, use of […]
2022-01-19T17:50:11-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#24 Experiences Raising Sons

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYRD_3JkCgQ

Time: 11:49

Discussion Partners: Ryan and Judy

Video Description

Ryan asks Judy about her experiences of raising two sons. Please note: this video cuts off in the middle of the conversation.

Reviewer Notes

  • Judy tells Ryan stories about raising her two sons. Great example of a spoken English narrative and the linear story telling of English speakers.
  • A great video to focus on English to ASL […]
2022-01-19T17:50:40-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#23 Continued Discussion on Travels to Central America

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZrS4l3G6L4

Time: 19:25

Discussion Partners: Ryan and Judy

Video Description

Ryan continues to share more about his experiences of traveling in Central America. This is a continuation of the conversation in #14 Travels to Central America, when Ryan shared his experiences traveling with his wife and a couple of friends.

Reviewer Notes

  • An intergenerational talk between Judy (Hearing) and Ryan (Deaf) about their international travels. Great practice […]
2022-01-19T17:50:56-06:00January 4th, 2022|

#22 Journey to becoming an Actor

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0vBcwrBsg0

Time: 16:46

Discussion Partners: Daniel and Judy

Video Description

Daniel shares with Judy the various experiences and opportunities he had on his journey to becoming an actor.

Reviewer Notes

  • This is a fun intergenerational chat between Judy (Hearing) and Daniel (Deaf) as he discusses his acting career. Lots of expansion techniques used by Daniel. Great for beginning interpreters or students.
  • A great video to focus on […]
2022-01-19T17:51:17-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

#21 Working at Anixter

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ohLUi96Gs

Time: 15:11

Discussion Partners: Jason and Henry

Video Description

Jason and Henry have a conversation about their respective work. Jason explains his work in Illinois with Anixter, and the specific programs within that organization that are a part of CHS. Henry currently works for the Family Freedom Center in Duluth, MN and is also a professor at the UMD.

Reviewer Notes

  • This video is challenging to […]
2022-01-19T17:51:37-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

#20 Challenges in Education

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1U-lGiCvVw

Time: 13:58

Discussion Partners: Peter and Sean

Video Description

Peter and Sean discuss the challenges of making education equitable for all children.

Reviewer Notes

  • This conversation provides an opportunity to practice interpreting about how faculty and staff work with students beyond the classroom. Video may challenge the interpreter’s ability to comprehend a signer in low lighting and to regulate turn taking.
  • This video is a discussion […]
2022-01-19T17:52:11-06:00January 3rd, 2022|
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