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Tech It Up a Notch Huge Success!

MSB hosted its first-ever “Tech It Up a Notch” technology day on March 29, 2012. This event gave students who are blind and visually impaired, in grades 6-12, hands-on access to adaptive software and devices. Students could try out adaptive cooking equipment, clothing labeling devices, iPads, Smartboards, Refreshable Braille displays, LiveScribe Pens, BrailleNotes and more!

Attendance prizes, including talking watches, calendars and liquid measuring cups, were given away during the closing session. In addition, winners from the competitive rounds were announced. In the middle school division, 1st place went to Tiondra Pollard (6th Grade) and 2nd to Josh Starner (8th Grade). In the high school division, Ryan Frappier (11th Grade) came in 1st and Matthew Frappier (11th Grade) in 2nd. First place winners received iPads and second place winners received LiveScribe pens!

Student uses a refreshable Braille display

Student using a color identifier to label an article of clothing

Student uses LiveScribe Pen to take notes

A teacher demonstrates how a video magnifier can be used in the classroom

Teacher demonstrates creating Brailled images on an embosser and then using them with the Talking Tactile Tablet

A student learning the benefits of a talking calendar

A student exploring an iPad and its capabilities

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