Monarch General Discussion

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Hi Kristi!

This is an amazing question and I am really glad you asked. A child needs a lot of concept development, tactile experience, braille background, and understanding of symbolic representation before tactile graphics on the Monarch will make sense. A good path is to start with real objects and experiences, then move to manipulatives that represent real objects and experiences, then representative graphics created with collage methods and raised line drawings, then machine-created graphics (embossed, thermoform, swell-form, etc.), then dynamic tactile displays like the Monarch. We have four wonderful webinars that we hope will help you:

Building an Early Tactile Foundation for Graphics Understanding
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFXsQK4t8yc

Teaching Touch and Exploratory Skills to Prepare for Tactile Graphics Learning
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sBc4GZDrtg

Strategies and Resources for the Instruction and Evaluation of Tactile Graphicacy Skills
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVZx3ptoroU

The Monarch: Tactile Access to Digital Learning
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szFQPetnYBo

It would be awesome if others who are on this discussion board would contribute their thoughts and suggestions for helping a young student to build an early tactile and conceptual foundation that can eventually be transferred to successful Monarch graphics learning.

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Hi again Krystal!

I asked for a little more information about KeyWord multi-line behavior, and there is additional testing being completed now to resolve a bug. Temporarily, it can be resolved by restarting the Monarch, but hopefully you will see a significant improvement before long. It would be great if you would continue to keep us updated on what you are finding and noticing.

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This is excellent! Thanks for sharing :slight_smile:

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Thank you and I will.

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Hi Arianne! Thank you so much for getting this conversation started. Here is a draft checklist/set of prerequisites for successful use of the Monarch (not necessarily for receiving one). Its purpose is to communicate that the Monarch is an advanced device, and also to provide a roadmap and encouragement for preparing students well.
Prerequisite Skills for Successful Monarch Use.pdf (192.0 KB)

If anyone has feedback or recommendations for this list, we would love to hear them.

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