I think Nancy raises an essential point- that is, you choose what works for
individual students. Just as I have a favorite pen, favorite keyboard, in
fact, a favorite pair of shoes which work well for me but do not work for
the person in the next door cubicle (particularly the shoes, since he's
much
more stylish than I) I need to insure that we choose something that works
best for an individual person. In education (where I work) we have
Individual Education Programs- emphasis on individual. What works for on
student is provided to him. It may not work for another- and we find what
works for her.
I urge all of us who are involved in the use of this rapidly growing and
exciting technology to not discourage those who are also exploring new ways
to help people be independent. Recognize that differences occur and they
are
not bad.
Joan Breslin Larson
Joan.Breslin-Larson@state.mn.us <Joan.Breslin-Larson@state.mn.us>
-----Original Message-----
From: spk2wrt@phoenix.edc.org
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Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: Discrete vs. continuous
I have thought about this issue as we move from using
discrete speech
entirely with our students (it was the only product
available when we
started
with SR) to using NS 4.0 with some of them. I can
honestly
say that from
our
experience with many different types of students that
it
still remains so
individualized according to the needs, strengths and
weaknesses of each
student. I have had students go from DD to DNS only
to go
back to DD
speech
because they were able to dictate more comfortably and
accurately. I have
had students go from DD to DNS and finally appreciate
the
speed and
accuracy.
I think that speech patterns, breath support,
articulation
and fluency
remain an issue with continuous speech but I will
continue
to explore all
possibilities for our students and not be swayed by
preconceived ideas
about
either program. We still have more students using
discrete
speech than
continuous speech although those numbers keep
increasing as
we expand the
program. I still think there will be a need for both
types
of programs.
Hope
to hear from others on this issue.
Nancy Icke
ITS
Fairfax County Public Schools
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