Initial Evaluation Possible Questions and Random Thoughts

Initial Evaluation and Questions

Questions for the Student:

Can the student turn on the device?
What does the student call the device?
Does the student even like the device?
Can the student carry/work with the device?
Can the student get the device home and back everyday?

Observations of the Student:




Questions for the Teacher:

What can the teacher think she can use it for?
Can the teacher work any parts of the device?
Is the teacher willing to learn the device?
When does she want to learn the device?
Is the teacher willing to incorporate the device into the daily activities?
Which activity would the teacher want to use it for first?
How does the teacher feel about the technology?
Why?
What is her experience with the technology?
How did the teacher obtain the product?
When did she get the product?
Where is the product kept in the classroom?
How much does she think the product is worth in monetary value?
What are some of the success stories with the technology that the teacher has heard about?
Is the product intimidating?
Is the manual easy to understand?
What are the problems with the manual?
What does her Paraprofessional think about the technology?
Is she willing to work with it?

Observations of the Teacher:




Questions for me to ask myself:

Are all of the parts available with the device?
What parts are available?
Is the device programmed and programmed well?



Random thoughts of today ☺
I need to learn the device.
Can Dr. Wills teach me how to program/work one?
Where and/or how can I get a hold of one to use/learn on?
Is this even possible?
Should I try living with a Dynavox for a day? An hour? Can a use one?
This would be a fabulous experience to learn how the technology feels to live with it! I would kill to have that experience!!! I wonder if the child I want to study with would allow me to use the technology for a day since he is not using it himself at this time.
Set up meeting with parents.
I need to set up a meeting with the teacher and parents with a scholarship person/adviser/official person who presence would make it all seem much more legitimate to everyone involved.

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