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University of Texas ASL TOP

University of Texas ASL TOP. American Sign Language Tutoring Orientation Presentation. Welcome Aboard! :).

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University of Texas ASL TOP

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  1. University of TexasASL TOP American Sign Language Tutoring Orientation Presentation

  2. Welcome Aboard! :) Austin and America Deaf communities joins me in thanking you for taking up American Sign Language classes. We appreciate your interest and effort to communicate with about 33 million Americans with hearing loss.

  3. French, Spanish or ASL? • American Sign Language is just another language like French, Spanish, or German. • ASL is unique - Visual Centric Language. • According to USAToday: ASL is 4th most studied language in American universities.

  4. Who is the tutor? • David “DS” Simmons • Gallaudet University - Class of 1997 • Majored in MultiMedia Design • Originated from South Africa - Produced first South African Sign Language Dictionary • 2nd generation Deaf • Tutored ASL since 2008 • Tutored Graphic Design 1994-1997

  5. Benefits of ASL Tutoring • Increases GPA. • Additional 30 points. • Increases the comprehension of the new language. • Additional exposure on this visual language. • Undivided attention at 1on1 or group of 5 tutoring. • ASL expressive assignment reviews.

  6. Benefit Maximus There are some adjustments necessarily applied to maximize your tutoring experience. • No Voice Allowed • No Texting/Phoning • Arrive Prepared Unfortunately some student abused this in the past and it distracts others in the group. Anyone who ignores this, will be requested to leave the tutoring session without the orange card. If you need call or text please leave the group until you complete the call/text.

  7. Additional 30 points • Optional ASL Tutoring Service (extra 50 points). • A minimum of 6 hours of attending UT ASL Tutoring Services provided by the ASL program will add 30 bonus points to the overall total grade possible points. • Other tutor services provided by different programs such as Athletic Department are not counted. • There will be no earned points if you do not reach up to the minimum of 6 hours.

  8. Location & Hours • Calhoun 5th floor – Between the elevator and stair exit to the mall area • Monday through Thursday • 8:00AM – 1:30PM • 1on1 tutoring = 30 minutes • Group of 5 tutoring = 55 minutes

  9. Online Tutoring Reservations • Go online to reserve your tutoring slots - www.ASLthat.com • 1on1 tutoring = 30 minutes. • Group of 5 tutoring = 55 minutes. • Miss your tutoring without canceling nor notification - 3 strike policy will begin. • Limit 1 slot per week [3 strike policy enforced for excessive bookings per week]

  10. www.ASLthat.com Click on the Orange Ribbon

  11. Tutoring Schedule Available on Tuesday Oct 2nd at 6PM onwards

  12. Online reservation 101 http://ut-asl.weebly.com/top.html

  13. 3 strike policy • Unfortunately we have to use 3 strike policy. Why? In the past; some students made online reservations for tutoring and DID NOT SHOW UP :( This is unfair to others who NEED the tutoring. • After your 3rd strike; you will not be allowed to make online reservations. But instead you will have to show up and “stand-by” for available slot. • 3 strike policy applies for no-shows and excessive online reservations.

  14. ASL Tutoring Card Collect minimum 3 combined hours to qualify for additional 50 points towards your grade.

  15. ASL Lunch NEW • Experimental period through first 3 weeks • Purpose: Utilize your ASL skills in a social settings • Where: Outside SUB near Bank of America ATMs. If the weather is inconvenient, go to “The Showroom” Inside the building, between the Starbucks and Quiznos. • 5 students per ASL Lunch – Reserve onine. • 1 ASL Lunch per student per semester

  16. Q&A • Any questions are welcomed... • Email DS for further information ASLthat.Austin@gmail.com

  17. Thank you! • Wish you all the best of luck for this semester. • And thank you for learning ASL...

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