# Latest **URL:** https://community.aphhive.org/latest.md [Latest](https://community.aphhive.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.aphhive.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.aphhive.org/tags.md) --- ## [Introductions!](https://community.aphhive.org/t/introductions/130)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/introductions/130 "2026-08-14T00:06:11Z")
Use this space for introductions. --- ## [Hive Discussion Board Rules of Engagement](https://community.aphhive.org/t/hive-discussion-board-rules-of-engagement/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.aphhive.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/hive-discussion-board-rules-of-engagement/7 "2026-06-29T12:18:54Z")
Welcome to the APH Hive discussion board community! We appreciate the time our users take to share ideas and offer feedback to one another. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful community that actively engages in … --- ## [Course Discussion: Module 2, The Complementary Abacus](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-2-the-complementary-abacus/839)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/course-discussion-module-2-the-complementary-abacus/839 "2026-09-23T14:15:01Z")
The Complementary Abacus Previously, when did you typically introduce a calculator to your students? What might you do differently now? Create an addition and subtraction problem for the purpose of teaching the com… --- ## [Hands-off refresh becomes more of an issue](https://community.aphhive.org/t/hands-off-refresh-becomes-more-of-an-issue/2830)
**Author:** [@Deborah\_Armstrong](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Deborah_Armstrong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/hands-off-refresh-becomes-more-of-an-issue/2830 "2026-09-15T14:12:46Z")
At first, I didn’t really mind I had to remove my hands from the display so it could properly refresh. I was mostly reading books. Then, when I began to use it to proofread for work, I also didn’t mind it because as you … --- ## [Entering wifi numbers and letters](https://community.aphhive.org/t/entering-wifi-numbers-and-letters/2835)
**Author:** [@trudy\_Stachowiak](https://community.aphhive.org/u/trudy_Stachowiak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/entering-wifi-numbers-and-letters/2835 "2026-09-14T12:32:34Z")
I am wondering if I missed something regarding entering password for wifi. The training said to drop numbers but in reality I had to use number signs and letter signs for it to be accepted. --- ## [NMSVI: Education Assistant](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nmsvi-education-assistant/2829)
**Author:** [@jrprokes](https://community.aphhive.org/u/jrprokes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nmsvi-education-assistant/2829 "2026-08-24T22:54:35Z")
Education Assistant The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking an Education Assistant. Background/experience in working with visual/multiply-impaired students is prefer… --- ## [NMSBVI: Residential Life Assistant](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nmsbvi-residential-life-assistant/2828)
**Author:** [@jrprokes](https://community.aphhive.org/u/jrprokes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nmsbvi-residential-life-assistant/2828 "2026-08-19T21:21:22Z")
Residential Life Assistants The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is currently recruiting part-time graveyard and part-time evening Residential Life Assistants. Will be required to provide individua… --- ## [Express Activity 1: Setting Up and Getting to Know Your Monarch](https://community.aphhive.org/t/express-activity-1-setting-up-and-getting-to-know-your-monarch/2121)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/express-activity-1-setting-up-and-getting-to-know-your-monarch/2121 "2026-08-14T00:17:30Z")
Now that you have set up your Monarch, connected it to Wi-Fi, and adjusted basic settings, it’s time to reflect on your first impressions and expectations before diving into specific applications. This discussion will he… --- ## [Discussion Question 1: Application to Student Support](https://community.aphhive.org/t/discussion-question-1-application-to-student-support/2553)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/discussion-question-1-application-to-student-support/2553 "2026-08-02T21:49:09Z")
Using the resource, Classroom Adaptations for Students with Low Vision, review content under the header “Strategies and recommendations for addressing low vision” beginning at the bottom of page 5 through page 8. Applic… --- ## [Discussion Board Question 1: Application to Student](https://community.aphhive.org/t/discussion-board-question-1-application-to-student/2587)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/discussion-board-question-1-application-to-student/2587 "2026-07-30T16:09:49Z")
Describe a time when a student on your caseload showed frustration that interfered with their learning or social interaction. What physical, behavioral, or emotional signs did you notice, and how might greater self-aware… --- ## [Why am I taken out of edit mode each time I save a document and exit KeyBRF?](https://community.aphhive.org/t/why-am-i-taken-out-of-edit-mode-each-time-i-save-a-document-and-exit-keybrf/2817)
**Author:** [@Melissa\_Riccobono](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Melissa_Riccobono)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/why-am-i-taken-out-of-edit-mode-each-time-i-save-a-document-and-exit-keybrf/2817 "2026-07-27T12:37:43Z")
I am wondering if this is expected behavior, or if there is a setting I can change so this does not keep happening. I have been enjoying creating and editing documents on my Monarch in Key BRF. I find it odd however that… --- ## [Week 4: July 6-10](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-4-july-6-10/2676)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-4-july-6-10/2676 "2026-07-27T01:52:35Z")
Instructions: After viewing the modules for the course Teaching Graphicacy Skills, participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and engage… --- ## [NMSBVI: Business and Finance Manager](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nmsbvi-business-and-finance-manager/2818)
**Author:** [@jrprokes](https://community.aphhive.org/u/jrprokes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/nmsbvi-business-and-finance-manager/2818 "2026-07-24T15:56:25Z")
Business and Finance Manager The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is recruiting a Business and Finance Manager. The Business and Finance Manager provides direct support to technical and clerical pe… --- ## [Access to STEM](https://community.aphhive.org/t/access-to-stem/183)
**Author:** [@awolfe](https://community.aphhive.org/u/awolfe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/access-to-stem/183 "2026-07-22T18:48:44Z")
STEM is fully embedded into daily life situations. Often, our students tend to experience significant difficulties, particularly in mathematics and science, which lead to negative views of STEM. What strategies and resou… --- ## [Webinar Invitation: Unlocking Digital Math for VI Students with LaTeX](https://community.aphhive.org/t/webinar-invitation-unlocking-digital-math-for-vi-students-with-latex/2814)
**Author:** [@Isabela\_Figueira](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Isabela_Figueira)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/webinar-invitation-unlocking-digital-math-for-vi-students-with-latex/2814 "2026-07-22T18:36:43Z")
Join us on July 29, 2026 at 12pm PT for an interactive webinar about accessible digital math! TVIs play a critical role in equipping blind and visually impaired students for success in advanced math classes, which are a… --- ## [Physics tactile graphics to share?](https://community.aphhive.org/t/physics-tactile-graphics-to-share/2812)
**Author:** [@katie.lanekarnas](https://community.aphhive.org/u/katie.lanekarnas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/physics-tactile-graphics-to-share/2812 "2026-07-22T13:42:55Z")
I’m a teacher preparing materials for a braille reader who uses Monarch and is taking physics in the fall. I found some useful existing tactile graphics in the APH library, but will need to make many more. Has anyone alr… --- ## [Week 3: June 29 - July 3](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-3-june-29-july-3/2675)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-3-june-29-july-3/2675 "2026-07-20T16:22:18Z")
Instructions: After viewing the modules for the course Building Tactile Literacy Skills, participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and … --- ## [Week 2: June 22-26](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-2-june-22-26/2674)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 278\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-2-june-22-26/2674 "2026-07-20T01:37:01Z")
Instructions: After viewing the modules for the course Understanding Concept Development, participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate level of analysis and… --- ## [Week 1: June 15-19](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-1-june-15-19/2673)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 380\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-1-june-15-19/2673 "2026-07-19T18:35:12Z")
Cohort Participant Introduction Welcome to the Hive Summer Cohort for 2026! Please use this thread to introduce yourself and begin connecting with one another! Please include: Name Professional Role Location A brief … --- ## [New to the Field? Let's Connect!](https://community.aphhive.org/t/new-to-the-field-lets-connect/1246)
**Author:** [@awolfe](https://community.aphhive.org/u/awolfe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/new-to-the-field-lets-connect/1246 "2026-07-08T16:45:57Z")
Welcome to the TVI Discussion Board! As you embark on your new professional journey, it is important to build a network of support. Start by introducing yourself and come back frequently to share ideas or ask questions! … --- ## [William wanier](https://community.aphhive.org/t/william-wanier/2792)
**Author:** [@Amy\_Scepaniak](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Amy_Scepaniak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/william-wanier/2792 "2026-07-04T19:57:34Z")
Continuing the discussion from Week 2: June 22-26: --- ## [We need Braille Reflow on the Monarch](https://community.aphhive.org/t/we-need-braille-reflow-on-the-monarch/2785)
**Author:** [@Deborah\_Armstrong](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Deborah_Armstrong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/we-need-braille-reflow-on-the-monarch/2785 "2026-06-30T15:20:14Z")
E-Brl is great, and I’m absolutely sure it will make reading Braille textbooks much easier, especially when a teacher jumps around asking a student to turn to page 37 or go to the second heading in chapter 4. But, there… --- ## [Addressing the needs of ESL learners](https://community.aphhive.org/t/addressing-the-needs-of-esl-learners/2783)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Cooke](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Chris_Cooke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/addressing-the-needs-of-esl-learners/2783 "2026-06-29T05:43:24Z")
I hope I am doing this right in creating a new topic. I love working with our adult ESL learners. I often teach them Braille as a tool along their path to learning English. In the Braille curriculum I have developed, … --- ## [Webinar 1: Concept Development](https://community.aphhive.org/t/webinar-1-concept-development/468)
**Author:** [@adresselhaus](https://community.aphhive.org/u/adresselhaus)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/webinar-1-concept-development/468 "2026-06-28T23:55:03Z")
How does concept development influence the development of tactile literacy skills? --- ## [Introductions](https://community.aphhive.org/t/introductions/2709)
**Author:** [@Julie.unatin](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Julie.unatin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/introductions/2709 "2026-06-28T07:11:58Z")
Hello My name is Julie Unatin and I have been a TVI/COMS with Oakland Schools in Michigan for 33 years. Almost 10 years ago I went back to school and got my graduate certificate in deaf blindness. I service students 0-26… --- ## [Monarch In Computer Science And Coding](https://community.aphhive.org/t/monarch-in-computer-science-and-coding/2737)
**Author:** [@Deborah\_Armstrong](https://community.aphhive.org/u/Deborah_Armstrong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/monarch-in-computer-science-and-coding/2737 "2026-06-23T17:33:46Z")
Yesterday, when our Rise technical group met, the two Jasons, Bill and I were talking briefly about how Monarch can help younger pupils studying code or older students trying to master computer science. I have several t… --- ## [Week 3: July 13-19](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-3-july-13-19/2311)
**Author:** [@hblankenship](https://community.aphhive.org/u/hblankenship)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-3-july-13-19/2311 "2026-06-21T13:34:54Z")
Instructions: After viewing the modules for the course Supporting the Assessment Process for Children with CVI, participants are expected to respond to one of the questions posted in a manner that reflects an appropriate… --- ## [Follow Up Activity 1: Introductions](https://community.aphhive.org/t/follow-up-activity-1-introductions/881)
**Author:** [@lweilbacher](https://community.aphhive.org/u/lweilbacher)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/follow-up-activity-1-introductions/881 "2026-06-19T00:11:00Z")
Please introduce yourself here. Name Job role Location Tell us a little about the students/clients you serve. What are you excited to learn about the Monarch? --- ## [Week 1: July 1-5](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-1-july-1-5/2309)
**Author:** [@amydicampbell](https://community.aphhive.org/u/amydicampbell)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/week-1-july-1-5/2309 "2026-06-17T17:51:49Z")
Cohort Participant Introduction Welcome to the Hive Summer Cohort for 2025! Please use this thread to introduce yourself and begin connecting with one another. Please include: • Name • Professional Role • Location •… --- ## [California School for the Blind: Current Job Opportunities](https://community.aphhive.org/t/california-school-for-the-blind-current-job-opportunities/2702)
**Author:** [@jrprokes](https://community.aphhive.org/u/jrprokes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.aphhive.org/t/california-school-for-the-blind-current-job-opportunities/2702 "2026-06-11T15:17:36Z")
Dear Community Members, We are excited to share that we are currently hiring for teaching positions across several programs, including Special Education, Classroom Teaching (K–12), Orientation & Mobility, and Substitute… [Next page](https://community.aphhive.org/latest.md?page=1)