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TVI Talks with Michelle

39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Come spend some time chatting with a TVI! Learn helpful tips and get a backstage pass at how an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired spends her day! Add some great ideas to your teacher toolbox or just simply have fun hangin' with some VI Peeps!

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Episodes

Chatting with Ira from the Deafblind Project

October 27, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Hey Guys! Come listen as I chat with my mentor and friend Ira from the deafblind project. Lots and lots of resources!   National Center on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB): www.nationaldb.org. You can locate your own state Deaf-Blind Project through the website.  Importance of Hand-Under-Hand (pdf attached): https://www.nationaldb.org/info-center/talking-hands-to-hands-factsheet/ Intervener versus Paraprofessional versus SSP (pdf attached): https://craft.nationaldb.org/OHOA/Module-3/Comparison-of-Su...

Talking Technology with Dr. Ting

October 20, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

I had the best time chatting with Dr Yue-Ting from San Francisco State University! She shares great tips for teaching technology and her work with Deafblind students.  You are going to love her!  SF State Program in Visual Impairments http://viprogram.sfsu.edu Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/YouTube @viprogramsfsu 

Functional Vision Assessment with Dr. Kathryn

October 13, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week is the second part of my chat with Dr. Kathryn where she discusses virtual functional vision assessments. Come have a listen.

How Early is too Early?

October 06, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5 MB

Let's talk about transition planning!

Interview with Shana

September 29, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

TVI Shana and I chat about teaching braille in a virtual setting. Com and hang out and listen! Don't forget to reach out! Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/ Email me:  [email protected]

Are You a better TVI this year?

September 22, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MB

Self-reflection is the key to growth. This week we talk about the hard question of whether you have grown in your career as a TVI. I have 4 steps for you to think about to help you answer this question and make steps to improve. Please drop me an email and let me know what you think or about episodes you'd like to hear in the future. Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/ Email me:  [email protected]

Chatting with Dr. Kathryn

September 15, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Dr. Kathryn Botsford comes and gives us a great perspective of our roles as TVIs.  I had so many laughs chatting to this wonderful lady! Who is full of such timely advice. I'd love to hear from you about any ideas about what you'd like for future podcasts or questions!! Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/ Email me:  [email protected]

Ways to Use Your Paraprofessional During Distance Learning

September 08, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MB

This week’s episode is going to be super short and sweet! That’s because the next few episodes are going to be long but so full of tips!  So here are 5 ways to utilize your paraprofessional during distance learning. Hope these ideas help! If you have a great suggestion… email me please so we can share! Deafblind Modules: https://www.nationaldb.org/products/modules/ohoa/ Email:   [email protected]

Part 2 of My Chat with Amanda

September 01, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Amanda is back!!!! We had so much to talk about, I had to split the episode! This week I’m chatting with Amanda again from TVI Tips from Amanda. Her energy is contagious! While many are fearing this school year, Amanda is excited and is chalk full of great tips and helpful ideas. Get your pencils ready to take note… not if you are driving! But Amanda offers some pro tips and a list of supplies you may need if your district are going to be face-to-face! Not to mention how to teach Braille vir...

Amanda is Back! Part 1

August 25, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Episode 4 Amanda Shares How She is Getting Ready Amanda is back!!!! This week I’m chatting with Amanda again from TVI Tips from Amanda. Her positivity is contagious! While many are fearing this school year, Amanda is excited and is chalk full of great tips and helpful ideas. Get your pencils ready to take note… not if you are driving! But Amanda offers some pro tips and a list of supplies you may need if your district are going to be face-to-face! You can find Amanda at:  https://www.tviti...

Mentally Preparing for the School Year

August 18, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Episode 5 Mentally Getting Ready for the School Let’s be real! TVI guilt is real. Many TVI across the country felt frustrated and overwhelmed by the whole distance learning from last school year. As we prepare for this 2020-21 school year, mentally we need to make sure we prepared for a GOOD, but challenging school year. Come find me: https://www.instagram.com/therealauntmichelle/ Email me:  [email protected]

Interview with TVI/COMS Jenn

August 11, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week’s episode, I’m sitting down with Jenn who’s been a TVI for 6 years and the last 3 years as a COMS as well. My favorite quote from our chat was that “you are doing something amazing!” Jenn encourages other TVIs and COMS to share their skills. She launched a website, Eyeteachteactile.com, sharing her wonderful virtual lessons. No, really they are great and so timely since many of us will be working virtual again this school year. And don’t forget to bring your graphic art tape :-) C...

5 Tips to Get Ready For The School Year

August 04, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MB

I found a meme last year, that said: August is like one long Sunday night. You know, the time in your weekend when you buckle down and start to prepare for your week. So when the calendar strikes Aug 1,  honey it’s time to start getting ready for school! With that in mind, I want to discuss 5 ways for Teacher’s of the Blind and Visually Impaired to get ready for the school year.  COVID-19 is still a real and viable threat (not for discussion.) School systems around the world are making cho...

When is the Right Time to go Back to School

May 12, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MB

Thinking about going to get your CATIS? Maybe add O&M to you resume? With summer approaching it might be a good time to start to a new program.

Interview with Danielle

May 05, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Transition planing can be a challenge. Come chat with Vocational Rehab Counselor, Danielle. She shares her passion and some very good resources for us to use with our students as we get ready to write those transitional plans.  Mentioned in this Episode: Can I Wear My Nose Ring to My Interview by Ellen Gordan Reeves www.mynextmove.org 

Interview with Lindsey!

April 28, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

I'm so excited to get to chat with my first first fan! Lindsey is studying to become a TVI and works at her university in the disability office. Come be inspired by how much hard work and passion this young woman is bringing to our field. Not to mention, we get to find out who won the free T-Shirt!!!

20th Episode - 5 Things I've Learned From my Podcast

April 21, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

I can hardly believe it! Come celebrate my Podcast's 20th Episode with me. I have 5 lessons I have learned from this journey.  Plus a give away! Leave a review and then email me at [email protected] to get your name entered into a drawing for a FREE TVI Squad t-shirt!

Interview with Lilley

April 14, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Come get a fresh perspective on our field from someone who is training to be a TVI. 

Interview with Dr. Kim Avila of George Mason University

April 07, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Have you ever talked to someone who was super passionate about the vision field? Well I have and her name is Kim Avila! Join us as we catch up and learn her story of coming into the vision field. Also we discuss some of the challenges facing the field today.

What Are We Supposed to Do Now?

March 31, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

How are we suppose to offer services to our students, when we can't meet with them face-to-face? It's week 3 of the shut down. How are you doing? Me, I'm freaking out a bit. Come listen as we discuss three things to remember during this brave new world.

Two More Tips from Amanda!

March 24, 2020 05:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MB

Sharing 2 bonus tips from Amanda about dealing with being overloaded and overwhelmed as a TVI trying to do the best for our kiddos!  I will still be podcasting through the shutdown.  I hope you will still be listening.  Be safe!

What to do During the Corona- cation

March 17, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MB

This week we are going to talk about ways to support our students and ourselves during this time while schools are closed, and students are learning from home.     Amanda’s video    https://youtu.be/btuqwA54T60 Perkins https://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/virtual-schools-serving-students-online-education   https://thejournal.com/Articles/2013/04/29/4-Tips-for-Teachers-Working-with-Visually-Impaired-Students-Online.aspx?Page=1   https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision...

Interview with Optometrist Val Foytik

March 10, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

This week we will chat with Dr. Val Foytik O.D. She is an optometrist who conducts low vision exams in Virginia Beach. She shares her view on eye health and the importance of working together as a team to help her patients and our students.  Vision Walk 2020 https://give.fightingblindness.org/event/hampton-roads-visionwalk-2020/e239818  Please, if you have questions or show ideas or just want to say HI! Contact me: Instagram: @therealauntmichelle Email: [email protected]

Interview with TVI Christina

March 03, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

There are many roads that lead us to find our passion, listen in on my chat with TVI Christina. She has a wealth of information about life as a TVI. 

Interview with Amanda from TVI Tips from Amanda!

February 25, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Hey Squad! I have a new squad member to introduce you to. This week I have an amazing chat with TVI and COMS: Amanda. She is a passionate and amazing wife, mother, TVI and COMS. Amanda created her own YouTube and Facebook group to help other TVIs. i enjoyed our lively conversation, and I think you will too! Find her: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ouDTUZ5_h01apvhjr2OTQ https://www.tvitips.com/ Find me: Email me [email protected]

Loss of a Student

February 18, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.26 MB

Sometimes things don't go the way we plan. A very real part of life as a TVI is that we have to deal with the death of our students. Today, I need to share about the first time I lost a student and what I learned from it.

Math Aides for State Testing

February 11, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.15 MB

  Math can pose a challenge for students with visual impairment and blindness due its visual and abstract nature. This episode we are going to learn about math aids that can be used not only during instruction for students but on the state assements. (There are no affiliate links listed below.) Points to remember: Accommodations provided to students with disabilities as part of the instructional and assessment process should allow equal opportunity to access the assessments in the Virgini...

Assistive Technology Accommodations for State testing

February 04, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MB

What access technology is available for state testing. Remember  assistive technology device’ means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability.”* Accommodations, including assistive technology devices, provided to students with disabilities as part of the instructional and assessment process should allow equal o...

Tesing Accomodations for Students with Visual Impairments

January 28, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MB

Hi Squad! High stakes test are a part of the life of today’s students. This maybe your first time as a TVI or the first time handling testing for a particular grade level. It is very important to know what accommodations are available as you prepare to make suggestions for your student’s IEPs.  This is the second in a six episode-series dealing with testing accommodations. This epoxide will discuss the possible accommodation available for the state tests in Virginia. If you missed the first...

5 Important Things to Remember about Testing Season

January 21, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MB

Testing in an essential part of students lives today. We have to be prepared, so our kiddos have equal access This may be your first testing season, or the first time your students are testing in a particular grade level.  Let me help you get geared up for Testing Season!  This is the first in the series about testing accommodations.

Interview with Kassy Maloney

January 14, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Have you ever met someone who inspires you? Since I met, Kassy Maloney, O&M specialist and owner of Allied Independence and creator of the International O&M Online Symposium, I have felt nothing but inspiration. Today, I’m going to introduce y’all to the newest member of my VI squad!    Link for the ONLINE registration- https://orientationandmobilitysymposium.com/ A Step Forward podcast- https://alliedindependenceonline.com/astepforward On Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kassymaloney/

Allow Me To Introduce Myself

January 07, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MB

WHO am I? •Allow me to introduce myself •All about me •Show level- helpful tips and tricks •Episode- to give you a context as to who I am •Lol, no idea if it will be interesting at all :-P WHO •Wife •Mother of three adults •Special ed teacher 24 years WHAT •Help the next gen. •Connect to other tvi •Provide support and helpful information WHY •Knowledge should be shared •I’ve met people who try to hoard knowledge REFLECTIONS •I hope that I didn’t bore you •Just wanted to sh...

Service Time

December 31, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

Starting off as a new TVI, a million questions maybe swarming your brain. This week, I answer a question about service time and how do we figure our how much time each student on our caseload should receive. 

App Review

December 24, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB

Are you looking for great apps to use with your kiddos? Today’s podcast, I discuss three great and FREE apps TVI can use with their students.  •        Novel Effect  https://www.noveleffect.com/ •        Pixel Envision Find the Difference http://www.pixelenvision.com/app/find-the-differences-for-kids-farm-animals/ •        Fluidity by Nebulus design  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fluidity-hd/id399403909

Talking with Another TVI/COMS

December 17, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Having a heart to serve and work with students who are differently able-ed motivated Crystal Hunt to become a TVI and a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Come and hear her journey to  begin working with babies and school-age students with blindness and visual impairment. Join us as she shares a few tips and tricks!

Gift Giving Ideas

December 10, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

Shopping for the perfect gift can be a challenge. Today I'm going to be sharing some ideas for gifts to buy for children and adults with visual impairment. If you are a TVI or a parent or family member looking for ideas to give the person in your life with a visual impairment then this episode is for you! Whether adding to your own personal toolbox or surprising your favorite person, let me offer you some suggestions.  You can see everything I mention over on my Pintrest Board https://www.p...

Teaching Technology

December 03, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

Technology is an important part of the life of a TVI. Developing ways to teach new tech to our kiddos, not to mention keeping up with ever changing is a must for the teacher of the visually impaired. 

Launch Promo

November 21, 2019 14:00 - 45 seconds - 572 KB

Take Two: Find out more about the Launch date of TVI Talks With Michelle! Find out a bit more about the WHY behind the program. 

TVI Talks Promo

October 18, 2019 01:00 - 29 seconds - 382 KB

Come spend some time chatting with a TVI! Learn helpful tips and get a backstage pass at how an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired spends her day!