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2 Ways to Access Vocab Builder Vocabulary Builder on the Fly – Pre-programmed in on the #3 key – Can use by: Typing in the word you are looking for – What will you do today? What will you do today? Activating an Icon Sequence that you are familiar with Pre-stored Vocabulary Lists – Can Create and then load your own list at any time – Can be loaded at any time through “PAGES” key
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Utilizing Vocabulary Builder in PRC Devices
Margaret Perkins, M.A., CCC-SLP, [email protected]
What is Vocabulary Builder?• It is a powerful tool used for…– Teaching small sets of Vocabulary– Makes teaching and learning Unity manageable– Focusing instruction for all types of language
learners• What does it do?– Reduces the number of words visible on a Unity
Sequenced Vocabulary screen– Focuses on a small number of words at a time
to develop expressive language
2 Ways to Access Vocab Builder
• Vocabulary Builder on the Fly– Pre-programmed in on the #3 key– Can use by:
• Typing in the word you are looking for– What will you do today?
• Activating an Icon Sequence that you are familiar with
• Pre-stored Vocabulary Lists– Can Create and then load your own list at any
time– Can be loaded at any time through “PAGES” key
How do you get here…
Easy to Use;
Easier to
Implement
Transition from Low Tech Communication
(PECS)
Transition from 1-Hit Unity to Sequenced Unity
Awesome
Reduce Vocabulary for Students beginning to learn Unity
Van Tatenhove List
Teach Grammar and Morphology
Picture Descriptions
Teach Sentence Structure:Combining Parts of Speech
Academic Specific Instruction
• Special Classes– Art, Music, P.E.
• Activity Specific Vocabulary– Circle Time
• Content Specific– Science, Social Studies, Health
Reduce Vocabulary for a Specific Event (field trip, summer camp, etc.)
Reading Vocabulary
Spelling Words
“Bath”
LAMP(Language Acquisition through Motor Planning)
Go
Places for Help with Vocabulary Builder
• Product Support section of PRC’s website– www.prentrom.com/support – Download the User Manual
• Attend an E-training or Face to Face Training– www.prentrom.com/training
Questions and Thank you!