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“The Slate Book is the basic, universal Braille writing tool and is equivalent to the pen or pencil for writing print.” |
So begins this excellent new book, The Slate Book: A Guide to the Slate
and Stylus, by Jennifer Dunnam. In her brief introduction Ms. Dunnam, an
experienced Braille teacher, explains how this low-tech device continues to
meet a critical need in the high-tech world of electronic notetakers. In clear,
concise language accompanied by helpful—but not essential—black and
white photographs, the book covers every imaginable slate and stylus related
topic.
These topics include:
Teachers will especially appreciate the suggestions for specific techniques—i.e.
Making Flash Cards, Hints on Taking Notes, Working Math Problems, etc.—and
the detailed, sequential practice exercises provided in Parts II and III. To
top it off, Ms. Dunnam includes descriptions and photos of different kinds of
slates and styluses, an extensive appendix of Suggestions for Teachers, and
a list of Sources of Braille Writing Supplies.
Call with Visa, DiscoverCard, or MasterCard in hand:
NFB Materials Center at 410-659-9314 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET). or Order
Online.
Purchase Orders accepted from schools, libraries, and agencies.
Make checks payable to: NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND (NFB)