Hello, it’s great to be here. You might be noticing that I have a female voice that’s speaking for me right now. That’s because my interpreter is a woman. If I could have chosen if I could have picked anyone for tonight I […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Specialized knowledge and other
Time Required for Activity: 30 mins
Objective:
To learn about specialized knowledge (brain chemistry) and how to do prepare for such work ahead of time.
In this video, neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena explains how sugar affects the human brain.
You will interpret a video in which Dr. Avena explains how sugar affects […]
Example from 2:46-2:54: Melissa uses her non-dominant hand to mark herself as a child on her left side and then talks about herself as a PhD student and contrasts her experiences with protest… marking those two different spaces with both her body shifting and use of dominant & non-dominant hands.
Example from 3:34-3:37: Melissa sets up the space with her […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Depiction in ASL
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To practice production of depiction when interpreting in ASL (specifically roleshift/constructed action & dialogue)
In this video, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his ideas about how to help children become scientifically literate. In his short explanation, Dr. Tyson describes a number of ideas which may evoke […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Cultural Competency
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To learn about Comprehending Foreign Signers from an ASL text.
In this video, Mr. Hongyu Xu, introduces viewers to the Chinese martial art of Taijiquan.
You will watch a video in which Mr. Hongyu Xu introduces viewers to Taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi. What do you […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Chunking skills/Spatial Structuring
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To learn about Chunking Skills from an English text.
In this video, Aaron Patzer provides a short introduction to personal finance management.
You will watch a video in which Aaron Patzer, CEO of Mint, offers some tips to […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Spatial Structuring; Message Coherence
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To learn about Informal Register in an ASL text.
In this video, Lizzie Sorkin invites community members to submit proposals for workshops at the upcoming NAD biennial conference.
You will watch a video in which Lizzie Sorkin, Director of Communications at the National Association of […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Spatial Structuring; Message Coherence
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective: To learn about Spatial Structuring and Message Coherence from an ASL text.
In this video, Dr. Paul Dudis provides a short introduction to the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.
You will watch a video in which Dr. Paul Dudis, Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet, introduces viewers […]