"First let me say that I am so excited... At first I was a little reluctant. How could a CD replace a live workshop? Well I soon found out and was so impressed.
- For working interpreters this is a wonderful way to improve their skills in the comfort of their own home, at a time that suits them, and at their own pace.
- It is relatively inexpensive (compared to traveling, hotel accommodation, restaurants, etc.)
- I was impressed with the variety of practice on the CD for both expressive and receptive skills.
- I liked the idea of being able to go back to certain sections for clarification.
- It was easy to maneuver and the format was easy to follow.
- The suggested reading that was suggested was a plus.
- There was definitely enough practice for each sentence type, that the post test seemed much easier.
The background for the signer was appropriate.
- Upon completion of the CD, I felt that I had learned so much and was definitely ready for the Post Test. (Bring it on!)
Truly, this was a wonderful experience and I hope this is the first of many for me. Thank you for the opportunity to benefit from your program."
Deb Moore
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"Signs of Development, LLC" wrote:
Hi Paulette,
I just wanted to drop you a note to say Thanks for nice comments regarding Keith Cagle and our WWWorkshops! We are very pleased with all of the workshops and things are really starting to blossom : )
I'm glad you enjoyed the 1000 ASL Faces, with each new workshop produced, our technical development staff is improving the quality of each workshop, adding all kinds of new features!
Just wanted to say thanks for "plugging our work" and if you need anything let me know.
Warm regards,
Monica L. Patchell
Signs of Development, LLC
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----- Original Message -----
From: Paulette Knarr
To: Signs of Development, LLC
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: Hi and Thanks!
You are welcome!
I "call 'em as I sees 'em" and the quality and content of the products you are producing and the talent that goes into it is great. The format is accessible to everyone who cannot get to a workshop that lasts only a weekend (coming from a "Workshop Queen"), by which you walk away with only your memories, some handouts, and a few notes. These are materials that can be reviewed again and again at one's leisure.
And, too, as an educational interpreter, I am appreciative of the fact that someone is finally recognizing the importance of our field and that ed terps are often isolated and need access to a variety of training and skill building and that Signs of Development acknowledges us with the focus of some of its training materials. Of course, by doing this, your firm is acknowledging its commitment to the deaf community. (Oh my, I'm getting sappy...but its true!)
I am currently saving my pennies for the fingerspelling tapes...(from the description I've heard my imagination is running wild!). Thank you for the thank you!
(You are free to use my comments as you see fit.)
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"I wanted to comment on the Fingerspelling CD workshop that Deb was talking about. I borrowed it from a friend of mine. I am able to get the CEUs too...and I didn't have to buy the CD. I just have to pay for the CEUs. I think it's $4.95 per CEU...I'll have to check, but I think that's right.
Anyway, I was floored!! The workshop has this really cool viewer (QuickTime), and you watch the presenter sign a sentence, then below it, it has a close up of just his hand...well three close up's actually... and you can click on each close up to see the word at real speed, then at 50% speed, then at 25% speed. WOW WOW WOW!! Talk about great practice.
The thing that struck me about this particular workshop, was that it wasn't the "normal" someone standing up and signing "This is how you sign this"...and blah blah...It wasn't boring! It was like the presenter was talking to you, taking you on a journey. Which brings me to the stories in the car!! You watch the guy signing to someone driving a car... it looks as though you're sitting in the back seat and you have all the environmental things to contend with, like the sun shining or shadows etc. Then the angle changes and it's like you're the driver. How many times have you been driving with a deaf friend or client and couldn't get all of what they were signing because you had to keep one eye on the road? Again, great practice!"
Keep up the good work!
Grace
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