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The fact is, most of us are going to be spending a lot of time at home. And while nothing can replicate the swell of a live orchestra or the quiet murmur of an art gallery on a Saturday morning, there are countless cultural experiences at your fingertips to make your time indoors more artful and imaginative.

CNN Style looks at some of the most fascinating, immersive concerts, museum tours and other virtual experiences you can take part in from the comfort of your own home.

Top 5 picks this week
The National Theater brings theater to screens
As part of The National Theater at Home, full-length productions will be uploaded its YouTube channel every Thursday (7pm BST/2pm EST). 'One Man, Two Guvnors', written by Richard Bean and starring James Cordon premiered April 2 and will be free to stream for a week. It is to be followed by 'Jane Eyre' on April 9.
Alvin Ailey launches 'All Access'
The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater has launched #AileyAllAccess in celebration of the theater's anniversary, and has made a range of digital content, including dance tutorials and performances, available for viewing. In addition to this, a full-length recording of Ailey's acclaimed piece 'Revelations' is now available to watch for free on YouTube.
Alexander McQueen launches 'McQueen Creators'
Finding creative new ways to engage with their audience, the brand's newly launched McQueen Creators initiative sets artistic tasks for fans online. This week the McQueen team asked people to sketch, paint or draw the Autumn-Winter 2019 Rose dress and upload their art to Instagram (hashtagging #McQueenCreators) for a chance to be featured on their feed.
Curator-led tours of Tate's exhibit's
The Tate is to launch free online film tours of Andy Warhol (April 6) and Aubrey Beardsley (April 13) exhibitions on their YouTube channel. The virtual tours are to showcase over 100 artworks from Warhol and will be led by Director of Tate's Collection of International Art, Gregor Muir.
Guggenheim Bilbao virtual tour
Google Arts and Culture has collated a number of virtual art tours and museum exhibits from around the world. Their exploration of the Guggenheim Bilbao is a must-see and features cinematographic photos and videos captured by freerunners. Guided tours of masterpieces from the collection is also available.

Art galleries
National Gallery of Art: Washington, D.C. Uffizi Gallery: Florence, Italy
Take a virtual walk through Florence's artistic gem before stopping to admire some of the museum's most famous inhabitants. Our suggestion: Sandro Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," of course. But also, in the tour, don't forget to drag the screen and look up at the beautiful frescoes on the ceiling, painted by Alessandro Allori.
Johannesburg Art Gallery: Johannesburg
Browse more than 500 works from Africa's largest art gallery. Our suggestion: The museum houses plenty of works form Dutch and other European artists, but it also offers an array of works from South African artists. For a more historical angle, browse their online exhibit about the role of photography and resistance in the era of Apartheid.
National Portrait Gallery: Washington, D.C. National Gallery Victoria: Victoria, Melbourne
After a 6-year digitization project, more than 75,000 works from the gallery's collection are available online. Also on offer are free curator-led virtual exhibition tours, which are added to regularly. This weekend visit 'KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness' (from Saturday March 21), and 'Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines' (as of Saturday March 28).
Rijksmuseum: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Get up close with some of the world's most loved artworks, including Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" and Vermeer's "The Milkmaid" via a new online platform, Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Up Close, which allows visitors to browse artworks from the Amsterdam museum, accompanied by videos, audio clips and 360º images.

The Rijksmuseum also has a platform called the Rijksstudio, which allows participants to download artwork images to create masterpieces of their own. There are more than 700,000 high-resolution images to choose from.

Tate Modern has an online-only performance available to watch by Congolese dance artist and choreographer Faustin Linyekula. "My Body, My Archive" centers around social and political tensions in the performer's home country.
African American History and Culture: Washington, D.C.
If you've ever wanted to visit an extremely popular museum but couldn't seem to nab tickets, a virtual tour is the next best thing! This one gives you just a taste of what the museum has to offer, and where in the museum each feature is located.
Victoria and Albert Museum: London
Ever wanted to don a big 18th-century hairpiece? Here's your opportunity, with the V&A's Design a wig activity.
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History: Washington, D.C. Russia's State Hermitage Museum: St. Petersburg, Russia
Got five hours to kill? Enjoy this extensive video tour of the largest museum in Russia, complete with 45 galleries and 588 artistic masterpieces.

From the Mikhail Bulgakov Museum in Russia to the National Palace of Sintra in Portugal, Google Arts & Culture provides around 500 panoramic tours of some of the most famous heritage sites and museums.

For example, explore landmark exhibition "Faces of Frida," curated by Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with 33 museums and organizations. The free digital exhibition offers a glimpse into the pioneering artist's life and legacy, with artworks from multiple collections around the world.

Art experiences
Kusama's Infinity mirrors
If you missed one of the hottest traveling museum exhibits of the past few years, ooh and ahh at a brisk room-by-room rundown of the hypnotic, multi-faceted work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
Van Gogh's Starry Night at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City
These close-up looks at famous paintings are so intense, you may think a docent will start yelling at you. Few paintings are suited to such a treatment than the bold, textured lines of The Starry Night.

Explore the stories behind street art across the world with audio-guided tours and online exhibitions, offered by the Google Cultural Institute.
Banksy Murals around the world
Go on an artistic treasure hunt -- without the hunt part. With something like street art, it's much more interesting to see the work it its full context, than just through a close-up.

Classical concerts

The Vancouver Symphony live streamed its final performance from their BeethovenFest, and it's available for your viewing -- and listening -- pleasure any time.

With a special limited-time code, you can enjoy a treasury of online performances from one of the best orchestras in the world. Our suggestion: You can't go wrong with anything from the trifecta of national B's: Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. But Gustav Mahler's second symphony, The Resurrection Symphony, seems apt in these trying time.

Operas, plays and ballets
Royal Opera House: London
If you can't be in Vienna, you can at least treat yourself to full streams of some of the Vienna State Opera's latest performances. A reminder, for people who don't like opera: These works are almost always as much a treat for the eyes as much as the ears.
Metropolitan Opera: New York City
Arts lovers, if appointment viewing is more your thing, the Met is putting on nightly opera streams. But you better not be late! They're only available until 3:30 p.m. ET the next day. And there's something to be said for such ephemerality.
The Social Distancing Festival
Want more live streamed arts? A theater artist has created The Social Distancing Festival, which gathers live streams and videos of all different types of performances in one place, on one calendar.

Did you know you can stream broadway shows through Amazon, iTunes, YouTube and other streaming services? You can also check out BroadwayHD, a special streaming service that brings you the greatest from the Great White Way. It's $8.99 a month, but there's a one-month free trial.

Cultural sites
The White House: Washington, D.C.
Hang out in the Oval Office? Don't mind if we do! By the way, the online exhibit sections of Google Arts & Culture's offerings are like having your own personal tour guide. Our suggestion: The Virtual Tour of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building will get you acquainted with stunning spaces you've only ever seen on TV.
Palace of Versailles: Versailles, France
Explore one of France's national treasures and all of the Baroque art, architecture and finery within. Our suggestion: Go outside of the palace interior for an early birds-eye-view of the grounds, to get your bearings.
The Prambanan Temple: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
There's so much to behold in this iconic, intricate Hindu temple complex. Good thing you're in no rush! Step up to the spires with the arrow marks, and drag your cursor to get a good look at the carvings.
The Sistine Chapel: Vatican City
Zoos and aquariums

Every day while school is out, the Cincinnati Zoo ( home of the famous Fiona the hippo), will be hosting a Home Safari on their Facebook Live Feed at 3 p.m. ET. They'll have up-close animal experiences, plus activities to do at home.
The Shedd Aquarium: Chicago, Illinois
The Shedd Aquarium has already captured hearts with the antics of its resident penguins, which have been filmed roaming the now-empty halls of the aquarium, looking at all of the other exhibits. But animal lovers will want to follow their Facebook page, too: They're sharing all kinds of behind-the-scenes videos and fun virtual experiences.

Want to have something fun going on in the background while you're working? Your favorite zoo probably has live cams so you can check in on all the animals. The San Diego Zoo is a great start.
The Georgia Aquarium: Atlanta
The Georgia Aquarium has live streams, too! And you can pick what animal you want to watch. We're partial to the African Penguins.

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As technology continues to evolve, future college students now have an additional way to search for higher education by touring colleges with virtual reality. Virtual college tours can give students the opportunity to get to know their future campus, from the comfort of their school or home. This is especially beneficial for students with chronic illness or disability that may not have the time or energy for a traditional college tour. Today, I will be sharing my tips for touring colleges with virtual reality using the popular YouVisit platform.

What is virtual reality?

Virtual reality is known by many names, including 360 video, immersive video, spherical video, and augmented reality. It can also be abbreviated as VR or AR. Virtual reality allows for a user to immerse themselves in a virtual environment using technology. Videos are shot with multidirectional cameras from every angle, and put together using a technique called video stitching. Virtual reality allows for a user to be completely immersed in an environment, while augmented reality allows for a blending of virtual reality and the real world.

While many virtual reality simulations require special equipment, touring a college with virtual reality requires no special equipment. Users only need an internet-connected computer, tablet, or phone.

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What is YouVisit?

YouVisit is a platform that allows colleges to create their own tours using virtual reality technology. Over 600 colleges from all across the country have tours on YouVisit. Their virtual college tours integrate 360 degree video, photos, audio, and video so that potential students can explore the campus freely using their technology. Students also have the option to add themselves to the college mailing list so they can get more information.

YouVisit virtual college tours can be accessed on their website, with the option to use a VR headset. Tours can be accessed on any computer, tablet, or phone. No account is required to view tours. I tested YouVisit with my Android phone, iPad, and desktop computer with successful results.

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Why to use virtual reality to tour colleges

There are many benefits to going on a college tour with virtual reality, besides saving money from traveling. Some of these benefits include:

No need to worry about the weather affecting the tour- it's less fun to tour a college when it's pouring rain

Students can visit more diverse colleges, not just whatever is within driving distance

See how far apart buildings are on campus

Get into areas that may not be on the normal tour

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Examples of locations on the tour

While each college is different, all of the virtual college tours I explored included the following locations:

Student center

Campus landmark, i.e statue

At least one residence hall

Outdoor area

Dining hall

Classrooms

Arena/performing arts center

Surrounding areas on campus

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Enabling accessibility view

Every tour on YouVisit has an accessibility version available that is designed for students with low vision or blindness. The accessibility version works well with screen readers and screen magnification. Users can view high resolution images with alt text, though students with low vision may prefer to check out the 360 images in the traditional tour as well. Videos do not auto-play, and there are transcripts available for students to listen to on their own time.

To activate accessibility view:

Open a college tour of your choice

Fill out student information, or click the "x" button to skip

Once on the home screen, click the shaded eye icon to open accessibility view. The location of the accessibility button varies depending on the college. I usually found it either on the bottom or the center of the screen

Strangely enough, NVDA did not recognize the accessibility button, but VoiceOver and TalkBack did. I'm not sure why this is the case.

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Using additional tools for virtual college tours

While YouVisit provides lots of great resources, students may want to use other softwares and websites to explore their future college. Here are some of my recommendations:

Use Google Maps to see how far apart different addresses are on campus. When I'm picking a dorm, I like to type in the address and get walking directions for common locations I travel to on campus to see how far I have to walk.

Many colleges have interactive maps on their website that show important accessibility information. Just run a web search with your college name and "interactive map"

Use social media- more on that in the next section

Finding additional college tours on social media

When I was a freshman, my college had several video tours posted across social media. These video tours included audio description and featured the same locations as the virtual reality tours, but with more detailed information. Some examples include specific dorm buildings, floors of the library, and individual department tours.

Important things to note about virtual reality college tours

Here are a few important things to remember when visiting a college virtually:

These images are staged and may not reflect the everyday appearance of rooms and hallways. Campus appearance can change frequently

There may be ongoing construction or remodeling of buildings, so it helps to check the college's construction website to see how things may change in the future. This is especially important for people who use mobility aids

While virtual college tours are a great place to start, make sure to tour the college in person before making the decision to go there.

Prior to graduation, students should make sure they have important transition skills such as the ability to use technology, self-advocate, and similar skills.

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Follow up with additional questions

Once you've done a virtual reality campus tour, make a list of questions you want to ask staff members that the tour did not answer. Some example questions may include:

How do I register for a Disability Services file?

What is the application process?

Do the dorms have air conditioning?

Is there a bus system on campus?

Is there an on-campus security or police department?

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Final thoughts

Exploring colleges with virtual reality can be a great way for students to discover their preferences for their future college choices, because they can tour so many different types of campuses. It's also a great way to help students think ahead for college and prepare for transition to higher education. I highly recommend that students try at least one virtual college tour and learn more about their potential college choice with the power of technology.

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When I was first researching colleges in high school, I spent dozens of hours completing online activities that help prepare for college transition that I found on my own. Since then, I have been able to share many of these resources with other students who have visual impairments and show them how to prepare for a successful college experience and how to choose a college/major that they will love. Here are my favorite online activities that help prepare for college transition, great for virtual education.

Tour college campuses virtually with assistive technology

YouVisit is a platform that allows colleges to create their own tours using virtual reality technology and features over 600 colleges from all across the country. Their virtual college tours integrate 360-degree video, photos, audio, and video so that potential students can explore the campus freely using their own personal technology. In addition, there is an accessibility view designed for students with low vision and blindness so that they don't miss out on any of the information on the tour. I have an entire post about YouVisit and how I use the tool to tour colleges with virtual reality linked below.

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Research various majors and minors that may be of interest

I decided in high school that I would want to major in something technology-related so that I would be able to help people with disabilities to access the world around them. In order to fulfill this goal, I researched several potential majors at my university that would allow me to develop technical skills that would complement an accessibility background. I spent a lot of time finding out information such as how many people were in the program, whether materials were available in accessible formats, and what classes I would need to take for my degree. It's important to note that degree plans don't have to be set in stone though- I changed my major to data science after learning that the program better aligned with my research interests and that all of my classroom materials were available in accessible formats.

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Use free online resources to study for exams or standardized tests

Did you know that Bookshare has a ton of resources for studying for exams and standardized tests? I've seen lots of popular titles for studying for the SAT and ACT on Bookshare, as well as books that can be used to study for CLEP exams. I recommend using the advanced search feature and browsing the "Study Guides" category.

Another great tool for getting free tutoring for exams and standardized tests is the free Brainfuse service, which is available as a service from many local libraries. While I haven't used it to study for any specific exams, it has been tremendously helpful with helping me learn about concepts in math and physics.

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Reach out to Disability Services with specific questions

When my friend was exploring different grad school programs, I encouraged them to reach out to each college's Disability Services department so they could get information about how to file for accommodations and what it was like to attend each college as a student with low vision. They did this by sending out emails with a list of questions and used the information from their responses to help them narrow down which college would be the best fit for them. I have two posts about questions to ask when choosing a college that are aimed at undergraduates that are linked below.

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Take the time to learn/practice important assistive technology skills

When I first started college, I didn't have very strong assistive technology skills and spent a lot of time trying to balance learning new information about assistive technology, as well as new information about my college classes. By taking the time to practice important assistive technology skills such as learning how to request assistive technology, how to use popular products, and how to document accessibility preferences, students can enter college and focus on learning new material and not have to worry about how they will access it.

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Practice self-advocacy skills

Even when I was taking mostly virtual classes during my senior year of high school, I had lots of opportunities to practice self-advocacy skills, which were listed as being my top IEP goal. I spent a considerable amount of time learning how to create accessible materials, learning more about what accommodations I receive in the classroom, and finding ways to complete schoolwork without assistance- all skills that have tremendously benefitted me in college.

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Think about items that will be needed in college

While I'm not saying that it's a great idea to purchase a ton of dorm items before starting college, it's smart to think about what items will need to be purchased in college and how to get them. This includes things such as a new tablet/computer, assistive technology products, mobility aids, and similar tools. It's also important to think about how these items will be stored/transported and if the student will need to get items from an outside source, such as their state department for vision impairment.

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Final thoughts

While my college transition may not have been picture-perfect, I'm grateful that I spent the time researching and completing online activities that helped me to prepare for college and for challenges that I might face in the classroom. While it is impossible to prepare for everything that may come up, I hope this post on online activities that help prepare for college transition is helpful for others as well!

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Transition/Life Skills Checklists and Resources

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Recently, Casey Brown, Director of the Arkansas Career Center at the Arkansas School for the Deaf, posted a question to the NDC listserv community asking for resources, checklists and assessments for transition and career exploration.

This is what our listserv was intended for - to share useful tools and resources with one another. The community answered with great resources, and many people asked for a copy of Casey's collection of transition checklists and assessments.

We have combined the resources shared on this thread, resources from past listserv discussions on life skills, and information from our Self-Determination Task Force.

This is by no means an exhaustive list. Please continue sharing resources on this topic through the listserv.

Please note that as a federally funded program we do not endorse or recommend specific products, agencies, vendors, or other services.

Transition Resources
For Purchase Resources
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Blind/Visual Impairment Resources

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We will continue to update this page with resources that can be used by both families and school personnel who are currently at home. Please note that all products, services, and tips mentioned are for informational purposes only.

LIVE With LIO Webinar Resources

The following resource documents correspond with MDE-LIO's weekly LIVE With LIO webinars. The same resources can be found below this section, organized by topic.

COVID-19 Resources

The US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) provides IDEAs That Work: Continuity of Learning During COVID-19, which includes information, tools, and resources to help educators, parents and families, and related service providers meet the educational, behavioral, and emotional needs of children and youth with disabilities through remote and virtual learning

The American Foundation for the Blind has gathered Accessible Education Resources during COVID-19 for parents, college students, and teachers

Assistive Technology

MDE-LIO Resources

The Assistive Technology Guidelines are intended to guide teachers of students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) in Pre-K through 8th grade; the following documents provide examples for using the Michigan Assistive Technology Guidelines with a student:

MDE-LIO's Assistive App section provides hundreds of apps for families and students that can be filtered by accessibility feature, subject, age range, and more

Zoom Video Platform

Zoom Security

Google Platforms

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speech Access for Computers

Apps and Services

Creating Mind Maps

Other Technology Resources

Compensatory Skills

Unified English Braille (UEB) and Nemeth Code

Literacy

Bookshare is a free eBook library for students who qualify (must have verification from an approved professional)

Project Gutenberg offers more than 60,000 free eBooks in a variety of formats

Independent Living Skills

Tips for Uploading Daily Living Videos

Orientation and Mobility (O&M)

Teaching GPS Navigation

The resources below are provided by Leader Dogs for the Blind for teaching global positioning system (GPS) navigation to students:

Cortical Visual Impairment

Transition

Preparing for Work

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology (STEM) Career Resources

Preparing for College

Family Resources

Fun and Games

Play games using the Zoom video conferencing platform with family and friends on the video conferencing platform; games could include Categories, Story Starter, 21 Questions, Catch Phrase, Yahtzee, Bingo, Trivia, Apples to Apples, Two Truths and a Lie, etc.

The Audio Description Project provides audio descriptions for TV show episodes and movies

Exercise and Movement

Connecting With Nature

Bird Sounds

Online Educational Resources

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The National Federation of the Blind is committed to ensuring quality education for blind students, and to providing activities and lessons that are fun and educational for blind children and their families. When virtual education is necessary or encouraged, we want blind students to be able to continue learning alongside their sighted peers.

BEE Activity

In this section, we will feature an activity from the BEE, our e-newsletter that outlines strategies and hands-on activities for parents and children to perform together in order to foster Braille skills as well as early movement and travel. Check back soon for new activities.

Activity of the Day: Learning to Clean Up Solid Messes

Education Goal: Practice cleaning in a pattern.

What is Needed: A rag or paper towel and a surface in need of cleaning.

How to Play

Solid messes present advantages over liquid messes because they do not need to be cleaned as quickly; they are not going anywhere. Allow your child the time he or she needs to explore how big or small the mess is. Make sure he or she understands how the table or counter feels when it is clean and how it feels when it is dirty. This is essential so they will know when they have finished cleaning. This is especially true if he or she has some usable vision. Make sure he or she uses their hands as well as her eyes. They might not be able to see a mess as easily as it can be felt. A way to make learning this skill more fun is to scatter something your child enjoys eating, such as gummies or chocolate chips, over a surface.

Show your child how to scoop crumbs, chips, or other solid items into their hand and throw them away before he or she begins wiping.

Help your child develop a system. Perhaps he or she begins in the middle of the mess and works their way either outward or inward, gathering as much of the mess as possible into the middle. Either way is fine as long as he or she is working gently. This will help the child avoid making a bigger mess or spilling onto the floor by wiping too quickly or vigorously.

Teach your child how to brush crumbs into the rag that is being used to wipe the mess. Fold the rag so the crumbs that are wiped up stay contained and then dump the crumbs into the sink. Rinse the rag and begin the process over again.

This is a multi-step skill and will need to be broken into smaller sections. Young children should begin to understand and practice these concepts. You may start by having them feel your hands when you wipe, feel the rag as you fold it and clean with a different side, help you take the rag to the sink, shake it off, run it under water, and squeeze it to rinse.

As your child gains confidence, have him or her independently complete as many steps as possible, with guided prompting only when necessary. Assist the child with the steps that he or she finds more difficult.

As tempting as it might be to go behind your child and complete the cleaning of a spill or mess, avoid doing so as much as possible. Yes, at times you might need to help with large messes; all parents do. Make sure your child has at least a small area he or she is responsible for cleaning by themselves. Most importantly, if he or she does not do the entire job, show the child what still needs to be cleaned and stay with the child until everything has been cleaned up completely. This will take longer and involve some strong emotions, but your child will do a better job next time, and the time after that. Soon, he or she will be able to clean any mess all by himself or herself.

Review previous BEE activities for more fun and learning.

Braille Story Time

We want blind children to have the opportunity to see fluid Braille readers in action. Here are some videos of blind people reading stories in Braille. Each story has an activity that you and your child can do to take the learning to the next level.

Curious George Goes Camping Coming soon!

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How-To Activities

Here are some resources to help engage your children in activities around the house and teach nonvisual concepts. Coming soon!

Interactive Lessons

Each Thursday at 11:00 a.m. ET we will be offering a lesson for blind children and their families via Zoom. The goal is for these lessons to use things families will already have at home. Check back here for the schedule of lessons.

Thursday, April 2, 2020, 11:00 a.m. ET

Join us Thursday, April 2, 2020 when we make scented play dough during an interactive Zoom lesson! We will not only have fun making and playing with the play dough; we will also mix the scents and create new ones!

Scented play dough is an NFB BELL ® Academy favorite because students are making their own take-home crafts while developing gross and fine motor skills. These skills include measuring, pouring, stirring, rolling, pinching, and cutting.

Please join us for a classic NFB BELL Academy lesson-one where the kids have so much fun, they don't even realize they are learning!

What you will need:

Tools

One mixing bowl

An additional large bowl or empty sink to work over

A wire whisk

A large mixing spoon

One one-cup measuring cup

One one-quarter cup measuring cup

One one-teaspoon measuring spoon

Closable plastic bags to keep our creations

Ingredients

Flour, in a canister or in a bag

Salt in a canister

Water in a pitcher

Scent-Making Items

Unsweetened kids' drink mix such as Kool-Aid®

Extracts such as vanilla, lemon, orange, almond, etc.

Eagerness to get messy and have fun!

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Are You Teaching Financial Literacy To High School Students?

The teaching curriculum consists of fourteen lesson plans & worksheets designed to augment a semester course in life skills and personal finance management. The Teacher's Guide, compiled in a separate, easy-to-use notebook, includes an outline of the curriculum:

Goals

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Lesson One: Making Personal Finance Decisions

Each day, we are faced with many decisions. While most decisions are simple, such as "what should I wear?" or "what should I eat?," others are more complex, such as "should I buy a new or used car?" As decision-making skills are used and improved, a person's quality of life is enhanced. Wiser choices result in better use of time, money, and other resources. This introductory lesson provides students with an opportunity to learn more about decision-making. The lesson starts with an overview of the decision-making process followed by a discussion of various internal and external factors that affect decisions.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson One: Making Decisions Student Guide - Lesson One: Making Decisions Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson One: Making Decisions Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson One: Making Decisions
Lesson Two: Making Money

Building your career is one of the surest ways to increase income and make money. When planning for the future, one of the most critical financial decisions is determining your career path. In this lesson, students will be encouraged to consider various topics related to career planning and the financial aspects of employment. This variation of the decision-making process can help a person match personal abilities and interests with appropriate employment opportunities.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Two: Making Money Student Guide - Lesson Two: Making Money Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Two: Making Money Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Two: Making Money
Lesson Three: The Art of Budgeting

A personal budget is a financial plan that allocates future income toward expenses, savings, and debt repayment. "Where does the money go?" is a common dilemma faced by many individuals and households when it comes to budgeting and money management. Effective money management starts with a goal and a step-by-step plan for saving and spending. Financial goals should be realistic, be specific, have a timeframe, and imply an action to be taken. This lesson will encourage students to take the time and effort to develop their own personal financial goals and budget.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting Student Guide - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting Teachers Power Point Presentation - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting
Lesson Four: Living on Your Own

As young people grow up, a common goal is to live on their own. However, the challenges of independent living are often quite different from their expectations. This lesson provides a reality check for students as they investigate the costs associated with moving, obtaining furniture and appliances, and renting an apartment.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own Student Guide - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own
Lesson Five: Buying a Home

For many, buying a home is the single most important financial decision they will make in their lifetime. However, the process of becoming a first-time homebuyer can be overwhelming, and requires a foundation for basic home-buying knowledge. This lesson will provide students with information on buying a home and where and how to begin the process. After comparing the differences between renting and buying, students will be introduced to a five-step process for home buying. This framework provides an overview for the activities involved with selecting and purchasing a home.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Five: Buying A Home Student Guide - Lesson Five: Buying A Home Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Five: Buying A Home Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Five: Buying A Home
Lesson Six: Banking Services

If the fee for an ATM transaction to withdraw money is $1 and a person withdraws money twice a week, the banking fees for that person will be $104 a year. Over a five-year period, those fees invested at five percent would grow to more than $570. Most students know that banks and other financial institutions (credit unions, savings and loan associations) offer a variety of services. However, few people know how to make wise choices when using financial services. In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of financial service products available and the features of each.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Six: Banking Services Student Guide - Lesson Six: Banking Services Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Six: Banking Services Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Six: Banking Services
Lesson Seven: Credit

In today's world, credit is integrated into everyday life. From renting a car to reserving an airline ticket or hotel room, credit cards have become a necessary convenience. However, using credit wisely is critical to building a solid credit history and maintaining fiscal fitness. While most students have a general idea about the advantages and disadvantages of credit, this lesson provides an opportunity to discuss these issues in more detail.
Teachers Guide - Lesson Seven: Credit Student Guide - Lesson Seven: Credit Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Seven: Credit Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Seven: Credit
Lesson Eight: Credit Cards

What is APR? What is a grace period? What are transaction fees? These and other questions will be answered in this lesson as students learn about credit cards, and the different types of cards available and features of each, such as bank cards, store cards, and travel and entertainment cards.

As students start to shop for their first (or next) credit card, this lesson will make them aware of various costs and features. Included in this section is a discussion of the methods for calculating finance charges. Various federal laws protect our rights as we apply for and use credit cards, such as procedures for disputes and protection from card theft and fraud. In this lesson, students will also be given an opportunity to analyze the information contained on a credit card statement.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards Student Guide - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards
Lesson Nine: Cars and Loans

"Should I buy a new car or a used car?" "Where is the best place to finance my automobile purchase?" "Is it better to take the rebate or the low-rate financing plan?" These are typical questions asked by people buying vehicles. In this lesson, students are asked to identify costs associated with owning and operating a motor vehicle. Since these costs are commonly underestimated, guidelines are provided on how much to spend when buying vehicles.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans Student Guide - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans
Lesson Ten: The Influence of Advertising

In today's modern world, advertising seems to be everywhere we look; online, television, billboards, magazines, newspapers, on buses, grocery carts, even cell phones. In addition, some forms of advertising can be subliminal, such as the strategically-placed soda can in a movie. We can't help but be influenced and manipulated as consumers. In this lesson, students will become aware of the various techniques and appeals used to influence consumer behavior.
Teachers Guide - Lesson Ten: The Influence Of Advertising Lesson 10: The Influence of Advertising - High School Student Guide Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Ten: The Influence Of Advertising Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Ten: The Influence Of Advertising
Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness

Decisions, decisions. With so many choices available to us, how can we be sure we're making the right decision? Wise consumer buying starts with a plan. Using a systematic purchasing strategy will provide students with an ability to make more effective purchases. Comparative shopping techniques will be discussed to encourage students to carefully consider price, product attributes, warranties, and store policies. Next, this lesson covers a variety of buying methods, such as buying clubs, shopping by phone, catalogs, online, and door-to-door selling.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness Student Guide - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness
Lesson Twelve: Saving and Investing

Saving just 35 cents a day will result in more than $125 in a year. Small amounts saved and invested can easily grow into larger sums. However, a person must start to save. This lesson provides students with a basic knowledge of saving and investing. The process starts with setting financial goals. Next, a commitment to saving is discussed.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing Student Guide - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing
Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble

The material in this lesson will help students become aware of the warning signs of financial difficulties. This lesson includes information on where to go for debt consolidation help and for nonprofit credit counseling.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble Student Guide - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble
Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy

In today's information age, keeping your personal financial information private can be challenging. What you put on an application for a loan, your payment history, where you make purchases, and your account balances are but a few of the financial records that can be sold to third parties and other organizations. This lesson, with attached budgeting activities, will encourage high school students to take the time and effort to develop their own personal financial goals and spending behaviors.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Student Guide - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Supplementary Resources
In an effort to give you the most up-to-date information for teaching and making personal financial decisions, we've compiled the following lists of periodicals and organizations that can enhance your use of Practical Money Skills for Life.

More Resources for Students: The Cost of College

The cost to attend college has soared faster than almost any segment of the economy over the last 30 years. The average cost for students attending a public university is up 213% ($3,190 in 1988 to $9,970 in 2018), while private school is up 129% ($15,160 to $34,740) over the same time period.

That's the primary reason Americans are $1.4 trillion in debt on student loans.

The good news is that are hundreds of online sites offering tips on not just what it will cost, but what you can do to pay for it. So, take a deep breath and check out these sites that should help you find a college you can afford to attend.

www.collegecountdown.com: Asks and answers questions about actual costs of college, school that fit you financially and how to evaluate offers you receive from colleges.

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Recreation & Relaxation Lesson Plan: All Subjects | Any Age | Any Learning Environment | Open Source & Globally Collaborative

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A free-shared Recreation & Relaxation lesson plan archive for teaching all educational subjects to all educational levels within the context and theme of "Recreation & Relaxation." It is purposed for use in community education environments, home school environments, traditional schooling environments, or as a supplemental and fun addition to any education program.

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You'll discover an entrepreneur is someone who sees a financial opportunity and acts upon it. Find out the qualities that makes an entrepreneur successful. Meet an entrepreneur who turned his passion for music into a thriving business, and a kid ... → read more

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Use these videos to inspire young people to discover careers and explore possible career paths.

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50 Videos for Career Path Explorations | KQED

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Cool Downloadable poster about Self Determination!

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Cool Downloadable poster about Self Determination!

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We've broken down key ideas about how to support your child in their journey toward self-determination at school, home, and in the community. The modules below can be accessed whenever it suits you!

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Elements of I'm Determined - I'm Determined

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Welcome, readers of Self-Directed Employment! Here you can download pictures of jobs, tasks, activities, objects, people, places, and other items to use with the blank forms that appear in the book.

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Self-Directed Employment: A Handbook for Transition Teachers and Employment Specialists by James Martin et al. © 2002 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Purchasers of Self-Directed Employment are granted permission to use these images only in the course of their job development and training programs.

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Basic . . . .
. Accepting Criticism
Accepting "No"
.American Table Manners
Apologizing
.Dealing with Fear
Expressing Feelings
Following Directions
. Introducing Yourself
. Passing in Hallways
.Proximity
.. Accepting Consequences
.Children's Rights
.Controlling Anger
.Dominance & Submission
.Following Rules
.Good Sportsmanship
.Learning to Disagree
.Responding to Defeat
.Using Self-Control Reading Body Language
.Showing Respect
. Solving a Problem . Talking With Others. The Most Magical Words . Using Humor
. Waiting Your Turn

Disciplinary

. Adhering to Dress Codes
.Appropriate Langua
.Willingness to Try New Tasks ge .
Asking Questions
. . Being on Time. Netiquette
.. Staying on Task
.Tolerance of Differences Being in a Group Discussion
. Resisting Peer Pressure
Setting Goals

. Brainstorming
.Complying with Requests
. Getting Teacher's Attention
. Ignoring Distractions
. Listening to Others

Self-Esteem
. Accepting Compliments
.Changes in Adolescence
.Exchanging Gifts
.Expressing Success
.Giving Compliments
.Handling Embarrassment
.Helping Others
.Knowing Strengths
.Self-Defense
.Self-Improvement
.Trigger Points & Buttons

. Accepting an Apology

.Asking a Favor . Being a Good Listener . Arguing Respectfully

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. Dealing with Bullying
.Declining an Invitation
. Expressing Empathy
.Expressing Grief
.Get Someone's Attention
.Interrupting
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.Making New Friends
.Media Models
. Offering Assistance
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.Teen Violence
.Visiting a Sick Friend Conflict Resolution

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Basic . . . . . Accepting Criticism Accepting "No" .American Table Manners Apologizing .Dealing with Fear Expressing Feelings Following Directions . Introducing Yourself . Passing in Hallways .Proximity .. Accepting Consequences .Children's Rights .Controlling Anger .Dominance & Submission .Following Rules .Good Sportsmanship .Learning to Disagree .Responding to Defeat .Using Self-Control Reading Body Language .Showing Respect .

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Financial Literacy Podcasts and resources by Pittsburgh's own Gene Natali, Author of The Missing Semester

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- Gene Natali, CFA Troutwood CEO

Gene Natali is Co-founder and CEO of Troutwood. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, board member of CFA Society Pittsburgh, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, where he has taught Personal Finance since 2015. Gene is an award-winning author, and regularly keynotes investment and education conferences across the country.

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Gene Natali, CFA Troutwood CEO Gene Natali is Co-founder and CEO of Troutwood. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, board member of CFA Society Pittsburgh, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, where he has taught Personal Finance since 2015. Gene is an award-winning author, and regularly keynotes investment and education conferences across the country.

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July 2019

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2015-154 (Revised 07/2019)

The new Youth@Work-Talking Safety is a fun, free, and engaging curriculum that helps teachers and school/community-based job placement staff educate young people about the basics of job safety and health. The curriculum presents essential information and career-readiness skills through a focus on eight core competencies. The skills gained through the Talking Safety curriculum are transferable across industries and occupations and will help students stay safe and healthy at work now and throughout their lives.

Each of the six main lessons is designed for a 45-minute class period. There are also five supplemental 45‑minute lessons that include additional activities that may be used in conjunction with the main lessons. The curriculum is flexible and can easily be tailored to the needs of your students.

The following links contain the Talking Safety curriculum for Pennsylvania,

the accompanying PowerPoint presentation, and a companion video:

View other editions of the Youth@Work-Talking Safety curriculum.

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Talking Safety curriculum for Pennsylvania (2015-154) | NIOSH | CDC

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July 2019 DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2015-154 (Revised 07/2019) The new Youth@Work-Talking Safety is a fun, free, and engaging curriculum that helps teachers and school/community-based job placement staff educate young people about the basics of job safety and health. The curriculum presents essential information and career-readiness skills through a focus on eight core competencies.

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Time management skills are essentially life skills. Kids and young adults need this skills now and in the future. All educators and parents want our learners to be able to work independently, use time well, and complete tasks on time. In order to meet these expectations, students need to learn, understand, and continually practice skills for time management.

Kids and young adults can benefit greatly from just learning what time management is and why it matters. The whole idea is that we can work smarter instead of harder, helping us to complete our work more efficiently in a shorter time frame. To kids who struggle with time management, this idea that they can learn tips and tricks to use their time better can actually sound like magic! Best of all, these skills are so broad that they can be integrated into every single thing we do. From every content area to every chore at home, we use time management skills (and they really DO pay off).

What is time management? Time management is having an accurate understanding of time and making decisions to complete tasks in a timely way. As with most other executive functioning skills, time management isn't just one isolated skill. It includes being able to estimate how long tasks will take, prioritizing, dividing time between tasks, pacing yourself, using time wisely, and working to meet deadlines.
* Examples of Time Management *
Here are some examples of what strong time management skills might look like on the spot:

Prioritizing which homework assignments to start before beginning a list of work.

Someone pacing themselves on a test to make sure they finish in the given time frame.

Writing out a daily schedule to keep track of times and events.

Chunking a project into sections to complete it by a specific deadline.

* Possible Signs of Challenges with Time Management *
It's important to think of time management as a foundational skill for overall success. Imagine this: A student understands the content in a class well. They start working on a graded project to demonstrate their knowledge. The student is doing a fantastic job - truly their best work! The problem is that they realize the deadline for the project is tomorrow and there is no way they will be finished on time. Does the student turn in a half-completed project? Turn it in late? Rush and complete work that isn't their best quality? Give up and turn in nothing at all? All of these outcomes demonstrate a clear issue with time management. Simply put, time management skills are a critical element to doing our best work.

Possible signs of time management challenges might include:

A learner spending too long on one problem or section of an assignment.

A student working on an assignment due next week (or not working on anything at all) when they have other work that is due next period.

A student consistently actively working but not finishing assessments or other assignments in a given time period.

A student who appears to always be in a rush at the last minute to finish work.

* Interventions, Supports, and Strategies for Time Management *
As with all executive functioning skills, time management abilities can be strengthened and improved over time. Here are some strategies, activities, and ideas to help learners with time management challenges in the classroom:

Teach time management and other EF skills explicitly

Discuss and practice prioritizing with multiple tasks (one way to do this is make a list of assignments and go back and order them by importance)

Teach how to make checklists for a set of steps or tasks

Practice estimating time for different takes (you can even make it a game! "How long do you think it would take you to clean your room?")

Use a visual timer to visually show how much time is left for a task or session

Use chimes to warn 5 (or 10) minutes before transitions

Maintain a relatively consistent and predictable daily schedule

Keep the class schedule listed in the same spot every day

Teach, practice, and discuss routines frequently

Have students put their schedules on the front of their binders or desks

Identify and reduce distractors (you can even call them time-eaters!)

Discuss and practice strategies for moving on when stuck (skipping a problem, rereading, asking a friend, etc.)

Practice, model, and teach organization (since it is easier to use our time well when we are orderly and organized)

Practice planning out longer project together with mini-deadlines along the way

Provide work check-ins to students to make sure they are on the right track

Teach how to maximize downtime (ex: if you finish your work early in study hall, look over other work and start something else!)

Teach students how to check-in with themselves ("How am I doing? Am I on track?)

Play time-based games (add a timer to most any game like Pictionary or Scrabble to get kids managing their time!)

Discuss and practice what it means to "pace yourself"

* Strategies for Parents to Support Time Management at Home *
Here are some strategies parents and families can use at home strengthen skills for time management:

Model and practice estimating how long a task might take

Create a home calendar with important events listed

Discuss daily priorities and tasks at a common time (such as breakfast)

Develop a daily schedule with dedicated homework and chore times

Use strategies to stay organized and tidy

Reduce and give limits for social media and television time

Practice making to-do lists together and ordering items by importance

Identify, discuss, and reduce distractions ("time-eaters")

Establish routines (for morning, after school, and bedtime)

Avoid over-scheduling (kids and young adults need downtime to learn how to use their free time, too!)

Consider digital calendars or apps

Model and discuss thinking ahead (such as putting clothes out for the next day)

Use a timer for working sessions

Use and discuss deadlines for tasks ("Your room needs to be organized by Thursday.")

Provide rewards and incentives for completing tasks ("When all your homework is done, you can have 30 minutes of video game time.")

If you notice that your learners need some extra support with their time management and other executive functioning skills, I have units to target executive functioning skills for middle and high school learners and executive functioning skills for younger learners. Get all your materials in one spot to make teaching these skills a breeze!

This is a blog series focused on interventions to support executive functioning skills. Make sure you read up on interventions for planning and supports for organization!

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Interventions for Executive Functioning Challenges: Time Management

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Time management skills are essentially life skills. Kids and young adults need this skills now and in the future. All educators and parents want our learners to be able to work independently, use time well, and complete tasks on time.

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PA Driver's License Education Mini Lesson

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PA Driver's License Education Mini Lesson

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Roadtrip Nation empowers individuals to explore who they are and what they want to do with their lives. Through a public television series, online resources, and an educational curriculum, Roadtrip Nation helps career-seekers connect to real-world professionals and discover pathways aligned with their interests.

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https://youth.gov/feature-article/soft-skills-pay-bills

Soft Skills to Pay the Bills is a curriculum developed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor to help teach youth those important soft skills or workforce readiness skills.

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Preparing secondary students for the workplace is integral. Use Resume Generator to teach students the importance of written communication. In addition to real-world application, this tool can be used in connection with literature to develop deeper connections with characters.

This online tool guides students through the creation of a resume. Saving capability allows them to return to their work and make revisions. Written and audio tips throughout the tool guide students as they complete each section of the resume.

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Preparing secondary students for the workplace is integral. Use Resume Generator to teach students the importance of written communication. In addition to real-world application, this tool can be used in connection with literature to develop deeper connections with characters. This online tool guides students through the creation of a resume.

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About 80 percent of U.S. students end up changing their college major at least once. Now, new technology makes it easier for teens to explore occupations online - and even go on "virtual job shadows" so they can make better decisions about careers. On this episode career counselors reveal strategies and digital resources to help young people explore their interests and aptitudes and make professional connections online.

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College Choice:  Best Colleges for Students w/ ASD

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How can you bolster and maintain student engagement throughout your course? If you're in search of ideas, we've curated a collection of cutting-edge class activities used by VentureWell faculty grantees. These class activities are designed to prepare early-stage innovators in taking the first steps toward transforming their ideas into impactful inventions and ventures.

1) The "If I Knew..." Exercise Aileen Huang-Saad University of Michigan
"Each term, I end the class with the "If I knew" assignment. Students are asked to fill out a simple PowerPoint template that asks the following questions:

When I signed up to take this class, I was expecting...

This is what I got out of the class...

If I had only known...

This is what I would change...

Before class, I go through all of the student responses and aggregate the feedback into the themes. I then present the summary to the students for the last class and we discuss their reflections. This summary presentation is then used to iterate on the course for the following year and is assigned as the first reading for the next cohort of students as their first assignment. This sets the stage for the next class."

"I like class activities like the envelope exercise developed by Tina Seelig at Stanford University. In this exercise, the students are asked to plan for a two-hour activity to increase an initial, unknown investment provided to them in an envelope. The amount of money in the envelope is very small - around $2. The students are usually surprised at how little money is in the envelope. Yet, every time I've done this exercise, the students have increased the investment money provided to them. The exercise helps students realize how easy it is for them to make money. I was particularly delighted when the students at the Bluefields, Indian, and Caribbean University in Nicaragua came to this realization. These students are generally from relatively poor communities and lack confidence in their ability to make money. When they performed this exercise and realized how easily they could make money, it was really eye-opening and thrilling for them. It was also a very rewarding experience for me."

"I provide exercises that get students out of the building. Nothing shapes a student's perception about their idea or market better than talking with a customer . Most students are uncomfortable when they start a conversation with a potential customer. Once they are comfortable with the skill, it transforms them and their way of thinking."

4) The Pure Imagination Exercise
Laquita Blockson
Agnes Scott College

"During the second week of my introductory entrepreneurship courses, I conduct a team exercise to convey the importance of creativity. I first show my students the " Pure Imagination " scene from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, asking them to listen carefully to the lyrics. This prepares them to think beyond normal convention during the exercise. I then provide each team with a common household item-a clothespin, a pill bottle, a cotton t-shirt, for example-and instruct them to think of alternative uses for their item. Once the teams have identified ways their item can be repurposed, I encourage them to contemplate how to deconstruct and reconstruct each item to make it more user-friendly. I find this exercise particularly useful because many of my students are not business or engineering majors, so by inspiring them with a film that they have likely seen, and by using common items, they are able to better internalize the connection between creativity and entrepreneurial opportunity."

5) The Defining Problems Exercise
"In my introductory course, I work on students developing a sense for defining problems. I show pictures that contain many potential issues. The students are asked to define the issues they can see and what questions they would ask or additional information they would want to help define the problems. They always want to start with solutions, but the key is to get them to define the problem better, which is half the work of solving the problem anyway."

"I think almost all entrepreneurship professors use class activities to create what is now considered to be a "flipped classroom." I'm no different. Students in my courses work to develop business ideas and concepts, go out to understand customers, pivot, pitch, and spend time outside the building to learn and practice Lean Startup concepts. I also try to spark interesting conversations inside my classroom. Sometimes I do that by using short, focused video clips or the Startup podcast. I use the mishaps and adventures featured in the podcast to illuminate important ideas and concepts. The episodes are a perfect match with so many concepts related to entrepreneurship and Lean Startup. The class becomes very invested and opinionated about the founders and the company."

7) The Business Thesis Exercise
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

"There is a simple business thesis exercise that we use in our program that teaches teams to articulate their value proposition and customer segment in a concise way. It sounds simple, but it always amazes me how challenging it is for students to do at first. I even crack out this exercise every time that I give a guest lecture across campus."

8) The Soft Skills Exercise Cheryl Bodnar "I use game-based class activities to help students develop their soft skills such as oral communication and teamwork, both of which are critical for entrepreneurs. Each player has a card with various symbols on it, and only one of the symbols on their individual card is defined. Without showing their cards to other players, participants have to decode the symbols and reveal the message on their individual cards, using only oral communication. The end result: all players enter a color on a rainbow-colored game board and the whole class wins."

"In some classes I teach, I will hand out blindfolds and ask everyone to put them on. Then they pair up. Their task is to leave the second floor of the engineering building, navigate the campus, find the library, stand in line at the café and order a coffee or tea. The pair only gets to take off their blindfold when they get their beverage. Afterward we deconstruct this activity. The most important insight is that we as educators talk a lot about knowing your customer. Sometimes the only way to really understand a customer is to live in their world. After this activity the challenge is to find ways to become or simulate how to be your customer. Students seem to remember these class activities for a very long time!"

"I teach the students how to design websites and we train them how to perform two-minute pitches. I love watching the students get excited about their project, and learn how to understand the big picture. These pitches are then presented at our final symposium to industry judges. We provide the winning team with funding and resources to start their company. Each year, we have 1 to 3 student teams form companies and continue to develop their venture beyond their degree. It creates such an exciting environment to teach in, as what we show them becomes applied immediately into their careers."

For many student inventor entrepreneurs, their first exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship happens in the classroom. That's why it's important to continuously develop and improve upon innovation and entrepreneurship class activities to ensure early-stage innovators are well-equipped to solve the world's biggest problems. Learning curriculum development ideas and best practices from other faculty in the ecosystem can help educators adopt, implement, and refine their own coursework for maximum impact.

"I teach about various topics related to the circular economy, including regenerative innovation, or the process of developing supply networks for new products using waste materials. With VentureWell's support, I recently led a class-and later an innovation challenge-in which students had to develop a product and business model to turn waste into new products. The teams have come up with great concepts, and some of them are going to apply for business accelerator programs at the state level."
Editor's note: Learn more about Taryn's work using the waste stream in the classroom.

"In my exercise, students track an object through its life cycle to understand its impact all along the product journey. This is especially eye-opening for materials engineers, who might not have considered the impact of their materials choices. This gives them something to think about as they move into an engineering design career and start making decisions for a company. I love the life cycle analysis for the impact it has on students in their understanding of engineering materials selection."
Editor's note: For more information on materials choices, check out our Tools for Design and Sustainability.

"We kick off our Human Centered Design (HCD) course with a mini-design challenge to introduce students to the design process and products. This helps students focus on a larger course project that addresses how to create a sustainable, human-centered intervention in the agriculture space. Our philosophy is to establish a learning environment for students to learn HCD by doing HCD."
You might also like these blog articles with example class activities you can use: 6 Virtual Classroom Exercises To Keep Students Engaged 7 Class Exercises To Amplify Innovative Thinking Activities for Teaching Innovation: Game-Based Learning Learn about VentureWell Course & Program Grants, which award up to $30,000 to faculty or staff at US higher education institutions to support curriculum that engages students in science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Independent living is about life, isn't it? It's about choice, seeing to your own affairs, and pursuing your talents, interests, passions, and selfhood as independently as possible. We all would like to see our young people grow to adulthood and find their place in the world, doing for themselves to the best of their ability.

Disability can complicate independence, to be sure, which is why independent living can be an important part of helping a young person with a disability get ready for life after high school. The more involved the disability, the more likely it is that independent living will be a subject of serious discussion-and preparation.

This resource page is designed to help you and yours take apart the concept of independent living, examine its many elements, and put the concept back together again with concrete plans and insight into what it takes to turn the concept into reality.

Philosophical Underpinnings

One search of the web using the term "independent living" and it's clear to see that a great deal of passion and commitment exists in the independent living movement and community. It's rather breath-taking, in fact. You'll see phrases like: all people achieving their maximum potential, barrier-free society, self-determination, self-respect, dignity, and equal opportunities, consumer-driven, empowerment. At its heart, the passion in the independent living community is fueled by individuals with disabilities themselves. And it's worldwide, this passion for selfhood. Consider this statement found on the website of the Independent Living Institute in Sweden. It surely captures the point:

Independent Living does not mean that we want to do everything by ourselves and do not need anybody or that we want to live in isolation Independent Living means that we demand the same choices and control in our every-day lives that our non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted. We want to grow up in our families, go to the neighborhood school, use the same bus as our neighbors, work in jobs that are in line with our education and interests, and start families of our own. We are profoundly ordinary people sharing the same need to feel included, recognized and loved.

You'll find this sentiment, this fierce independence, echoed in a thousand websites, brochures, training materials, and resource guides, because selfhood matters. We begin this resource page here, because the spirit behind the words above truly represents the hunger in us all to be ourselves and at the helm of our own lives.

With that in mind, let's have a look at the nuts-and-bolts of planning for independent living.

Defining Independent Living

The Center on Transition Innovations posts the following definition of independent living.

Independent living is defined as "those skills or tasks that contribute to the successful independent functioning of an individual in adulthood" (Cronin, 1996). We often categorize these skills into the major areas related to our daily lives, such as housing, personal care, transportation, and social and recreational opportunities.

Each of these areas related to our daily lives, of course, has its own aspects and concerns that the IEP team will want to consider and plan ahead for, as appropriate for the student's needs and plans. We'll talk in a moment about what any one of these areas might involve, in terms of learning concrete skills. But first...

Does the Student Need Transition Planning and Services in the Domain of Independent Living?

It's important to understand that not all students with disabilities will need an indepth investigation of, and preparation for, independent living after high school. As the Department of Education stated in its Analysis of Comments and Changes (2006):

[T]he only area in which postsecondary goals are not required in the IEP is in the area of independent living skills. Goals in the area of independent living are required only if appropriate. It is up to the child's IEP Team to determine whether IEP goals related to the development of independent living skills are appropriate and necessary for the child to receive FAPE. (71 Fed. Reg. at 46668)

Whether or not will very much depend on the nature and severity of the student's disability. As the Department notes, it's up to each student's IEP team to decide if planning for independent living is needed. If the team feels that the student can benefit from transition planning and services in this domain, then independent living will be an area of discussion during IEP meetings where transition is discussed.

If the student with whom you are involved is going to need transition planning and services in the domain of independent living, then keep reading. The remainder of this page concentrates on information and resources you'll find useful.

What's Involved in Independent Living?

Independent living clearly involves quite a range of activities, skills, and learning needs. Consider just the three mentioned in the definition posted at NSTTAC: leisure/recreation, home maintenance and personal care, and community participation. Each of these can be broken down in its own turn to include yet more skills, activities, and learning needs. Just think about what's involved in "home maintenance and personal care" alone. Everything from brushing teeth to shopping for food to cooking it to cleaning up afterwards, to getting ready for bed, locking the front door, and setting the alarm clock for the next day. It's enough to boggle the mind, all the little facets and skills of taking care of ourselves as best we can, with support or solo.

So how is an IEP team to take on the task of planning for a student's independent living in the future? Much will depend on the nature and severity of the student's disability. Some students will not need transition planning or services to prepare for independent living. Others will need a limited amount, targeted at specific areas of need or interest. And still others, especially those with significant support needs, will need to give independent living their focused attention.

Fortunately, a great deal has been written about the skills of independent living, and we won't re-invent that wheel. Have a look at some of these resources. They'll more than give you food for thought about what to consider for yourself or yours, as will any local or state policy at work in your area.

Adolescent autonomy checklist | https://instrc.indiana.edu/pdf/transition_matrix/Adolescent%20Automony%20Checklist.pdf

6 independent living skills kids need before moving away from home | English version | In Spanish

Transition Assessment Tools | Multiple checklists, to assess student abilities and knowledge in the areas of autonomy (daily living), financial skills and abilities, independent living, and more.
http://tinyurl.com/gkwao9k

Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

One of the most useful resources in the independent living area are the nationwide network of independent living centers (ILCs). ILCs are nonresidential, community-based agencies that are run by people with various disabilities. ILCs help people with disabilities achieve and maintain self-sufficient lives within the community. Operated locally, ILCs serve a particular region, which means that their services vary from place to place. ILCs may charge for classes, but advocacy services are typically available at no cost.

To find out more about ILCs in your area, here are two national-level organizations that can put you in touch with state and local info:

Independent Living Research Utilization Project
(where you can find contact info for your Statewide Individual Living Council (SILC)
https://www.ilru.org/projects/silc-net/silc-directory

National Council on Independent Living
(to find contact info for local-level ILCs)
http://www.ncil.org

Visiting the websites of these two groups, or any of the individual ILCs in your state or local area will be a real eye-opener. You'll get an immediate scan of what types of services are available, what aspects of independent living you may want to consider when planning for your student, and much more.

Other Resources To Explore

There really are too many organizations and associations to be fair about listing any. The ones we've identified below, listed in alphabetical order, will lead you into specific lines of investigation, such as the need for transportation, a personal assistant, a service animal, or other support for living independently. Pursue the resources that seem relevant to your student's needs and interests. There, you'll find links to many other organizations also interested in independent living, the participation of individuals with disabilities in community life, and the the self-determination to live life as fully and inclusively as possible.

Community living | Administration for Community Living
https://acl.gov/programs

Health issues | Adolescent Health Transition Project
http://depts.washington.edu/healthtr/index.html

Health issues | Health Assessment Transition Planning Checklist
https://www.pacer.org/transition/resource-library/publications/NPC-54.pdf

Intellectual and developmental disabilities | American Association on Intellectual and Development Disabilities
http://aaidd.org/home

Rural concerns | Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living
https://www.april-rural.org/

Building self-advocacy and self-care management skills | National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
https://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/health/building-self-advocacy.asp

Transit Assessment Guide for Students | National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
http://www.nadtc.org/wp-content/uploads/NADTC-Building-Awareness-in-Accessible-Transportation-for-Students.pdf

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