International Week of Deaf People 18 – 24 September 2023 | https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/international-week-of-deaf-people-18-–-24-september-2023 | International Week of Deaf People 18 – 24 September 2023 | | This week, 18-24 September 2023, we are celebrating International Week of Deaf People, held every year to acknowledge Deaf people and their Deaf Communities around the world. During this week, each country will celebrate their unique history and will highlight the diversity and richness of their language, culture and contribution to their communities. | 2023-09-17T14:00:00Z |
Auslan Signbank Expansion | https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/auslan-signbank-expansion | Auslan Signbank Expansion | | VDEI has recently partnered with Monash University to sponsor the expansion of Auslan Signbank, the national public online Auslan dictionary. Contributing to the expansion of Signbank demonstrates our commitment to improving the Auslan skills of the workforce, families and communities that engage and communicate with deaf and hard of hearing students nationwide. | 2023-08-08T14:00:00Z |
Supporting the learning of Auslan | https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/support-the-learning-of-auslan | Supporting the learning of Auslan | | VDEI has engaged Auslan Consultancy to develop a series of six self-directed online resources that will demonstrate basic Auslan and provide key information about the language and culture. These modules will be available for viewing in the near future via the VDEI professional learning catalogue, so watch out for future announcements about this valuable learning resource. | 2023-08-08T14:00:00Z |
Education Week 14-20 May 2023. ‘Active Learners: Move, Make, Motivate’ | https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/education-week-14-20-may-2023-‘active-learners-move-make-motivate’ | Education Week 14-20 May 2023. ‘Active Learners: Move, Make, Motivate’ | | Education Week is an annual celebration of education in Victoria that acknowledges the essential role education plays in the lives of our children and young people in Victorian schools. This year’s theme, ‘Active Learners: Move, Make, Motivate’ celebrates physical activity, hands-on learning and student voice in education. | 2023-05-14T14:00:00Z |
Automatic Captioning and Transcription Software program Application | https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/Pages/Automatic-Captioning-Software--Expression-Of-Interest-Application.aspx | Automatic Captioning and Transcription Software program Application | |
The Victorian Deaf Education Institute is currently implementing the use of automatic real-time captioning and transcription software in government schools that support deaf and hard of hearing students. | 2023-05-02T14:00:00Z |
Strategies for educational interpreters | https://deafeducation.vic.edu.au/strategies-for-educational-interpreters-(2) | Strategies for educational interpreters | | An on-demand presentation by Dr Debra Russell focusing on preparation strategies for educational interpreters has been added to the VDEI professional learning catalogue. In her presentation Preparation strategies for educational interpreters, Dr Russell explores key research and approaches that enhance educational interpreting practice. | 2023-04-23T14:00:00Z |