Tutorials
The MDRL Building Brighter Futures! Tutorial Series is a collection of accessible, brief, online trainings created by instructional leaders working in the field of Deaf Education. The tutorials are designed to familiarize teachers with research-based and promising practices that facilitate the inclusion of students who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or DeafPlus (deaf with co-occurring developmental disabilities) in the classroom.
Tutorials are signed (ASL), voiced (English), and captioned video presentations that outline practical steps educators can take in creating a more inclusive barrier- free learning environment for children and young people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Alberta. A better understanding of the unique barriers faced by these students is essential in creating an inclusive learning environment. Tutorial viewing times are generally less than 20 minutes.
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Communication Matters!
Communication Matters! is intended for educators who have little or no experience of working with children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). The resource aims to develop...
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Interpreting Matters!
This tutorial is designed to assist educational teams in K-12 settings to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students who use educational interpreters to access education and social interaction.
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Strategies for Success: Supporting DeafPlus Learners!
This resource is designed to assist educational teams in K-12 settings who support Deaf or Hard of Hearing students who have additional disabilities.
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Bilingualism and the Brain!
This tutorial provides a snapshot summary of the research conducted by Dr. Laura Ann Pettito and VL2 colleagues. It provides a sampling of the academic research and news articles that explain why...
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Educational Audiology!
This tutorial is designed to assist educational teams in understanding the importance of auditory access to sounds and information for D/HH students who use hearing assistive technology. It...