Videos

Webinar: BBB Virtual Conference 2021 (September 13-14)

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 03:14:56 +0000

Webinar: BBB Virtual Conference 2021 (September 13-14) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/05/2021 - 21:14

Build a Better Book was pleased to host a virtual conference on September 13-14, 2021! If you missed the conference, you can still view the session recordings on the BBB Virtual Conference 2021 webpage. Get inspired to start a Build a Better Book project at your library, school, or makerspace!

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Webinar: Tactile Images with Dan Patzelt (November 10, 2020)

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:06:01 +0000

Webinar: Tactile Images with Dan Patzelt (November 10, 2020) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:06

[video:https://youtu.be/civ6lx0iTSE]

Learn about a new e-learning platform that allows you to create self-describing tactile graphics. Tactile Images is an iPhone app that reads graphics and attaches audio descriptions through a QR code. BVI students can explore graphics independently and instructors can create and customize their own diagrams and images through the web platform. Dan Patzelt is the founder and CEO of Tactile Images and has worked in the edtech field in Romania and globally for more than ten years, developing solutions to advance education and assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired.

More information:

Tactile Images: https://tactileimages.org/en/home/
Image library: https://anyflip.com/bookcase/qftdr
Tactile Images youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJ_MnqGANQcW8La68JT6uw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TactileImages.org
Twitter post: https://twitter.com/n_c_ro/status/1263922275625005056

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Webinar: Building Relationships with BVI Partners (October 21, 2020)

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:18:52 +0000

Webinar: Building Relationships with BVI Partners (October 21, 2020) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/13/2020 - 13:18

This panel discussion opens up a conversation around building personal relationships between students and BVI partners during the time of COVID, responding to relevant challenges together, and the difference between working with vs. working for someone. Luanne Burke is a blind artist and athlete who has participated in past BBB workshops and served as Artist-in-Residence at BLDG 61 makerspace at Boulder Public Library. Jimmy Uharriet is a blind airplane mechanic who has collaborated with Project Invent students on developing award-winning accessibility tools.

Panelists: Luanne Burke, Jimmy Uharriet
Moderators: Janet Hollingsworth & Abraham Orozco

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Webinar: 3D Giving Day & 3D Pen Projects (August 6, 2020)

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:47:45 +0000

Webinar: 3D Giving Day & 3D Pen Projects (August 6, 2020) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 08/13/2020 - 14:47

[video:https://youtu.be/V_O5BEHkjQg]

3D Giving Day & 3D Pen Projects / Phyllis Davis (Library Station) & Mindy Brodecki (Springfield Public Schools)

Get ready for 3D Giving Day on December 1, 2020! Whether to launch your BBB project or as a culminating project, 3D Giving Day is a great way to connect student makers with the BVI community. Find out more about the event, ideas for planning a program, and adapting books with 3D pen projects.

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Webinar: Connecting to the BVI Community & Remote Learning (July 30, 2020)

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:38:05 +0000

Webinar: Connecting to the BVI Community & Remote Learning (July 30, 2020) Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 08/10/2020 - 14:38

[video:https://youtu.be/07lluGCxmdU]

Neal Mckenzie (Sonoma County Office of Education) & Eli Sanchez (Earle Baum Center)
What is it like for blind and low vision people working and learning in an online environment? Find out how two BBB partners adapted their formal and informal programs to fit their student's needs and keep them connected during this time of social distancing and Zoom meetings.

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Webinar: Virtual BBB - Online and Blended Learning (July 16, 2020)

Anonymous — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Webinar: Virtual BBB - Online and Blended Learning (July 16, 2020) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/30/2020 - 00:00

[video:https://youtu.be/bLDBqwAbp1Y]

Virtual BBB - Online & Blended Learning / April Chamberlain (Trussville City Schools)
Learn how a Build a Better Book organizer facilitated a BBB project using digital tools for managing in face to face, blended or virtual environment. Digital tools used was Google Classroom, Hyperdocs, Screencastify, and Flipgrid. You will explore examples used and leave with templates to help you facilitate your Build a Better Book project no matter what the school will look like in the fall.

Link to presentation Powerpoint with additional links and resources.

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Webinar: BBB as Course Elective (July 9,2020)

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 22:11:42 +0000

Webinar: BBB as Course Elective (July 9,2020) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/14/2020 - 16:11

[video:https://youtu.be/fyHsokD0PIA]

Discover how a BBB facilitator set up a year-long elective-class and built empathy, built capacity, built relationships, and built resources with elective-class students for their school’s visually impaired population. Leave with a principal-pitch-meeting planning sheet, a pacing guide template, and a new network of support to start your own elective. Led by Rachel Brockman / Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, Alabama. Recorded July 9, 2020
Link to presentation Powerpoint with additional resources and worksheets.

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Build a Better Book: Accessible Tech (October 19, 2019)

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:31:34 +0000

Build a Better Book: Accessible Tech (October 19, 2019) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/19/2019 - 13:31

[video:https://youtu.be/dTpEp_D6-dk]Build a Better Book presents a panel discussion on Accessible Tech. Presenters include: Nancy and Peter Torpey, hosts of the Eyes on Success podcast; Neal McKenzie from the Sonoma County Office of Education, and Eli Sanchez from the Earle Baume Center in Sonoma, CA. Facilitated by Stacey Forsyth (Build a Better Book). Topics covered include braille technology, screen readers, online resources, games, OCR, navigation, documents and forms.

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Webinar: Build a Better Book Project Showcase (July 25, 2019)

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:21:08 +0000

Webinar: Build a Better Book Project Showcase (July 25, 2019) Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 08/01/2019 - 23:21

Build a Better Book project partners present a showcase of student projects completed in spring & summer 2019. Presenters include: April Chamberlain (Trussville City Schools, AL), Ian Matty (Mountain Lakes Public Library, NJ), and Stacey Forsyth (Build a Better Book). Project highlights include: audio-enhanced books created with SpecDrums and accessible materials for school field trips (AL); high school computer science projects (NJ); and tactile board games created by middle school students (CO).

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Growing the Build a Better Book National Network (2019 STEM for All Video)

Anonymous — Sat, 25 May 2019 21:39:44 +0000

Growing the Build a Better Book National Network (2019 STEM for All Video) Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 05/25/2019 - 15:39

Short video describing Build a Better Book's professional development activities and the growth of the national BBB educators' network. This video was created for the 2019 NSF STEM for All Video Showcase.

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