SSC Webinar 5: Ask an Audiologist with Joe O'Donnell

Course evaluation summary

Number of Participants: 46
Number of Respondents: 13

Overall Assessment:

Will you do anything differently as a result of today's training?

Be more aware of how to handle and advise about some technology.
Yes Joe emphasised a lot of things I am aware of and do but I just need to prioritise them e.g.change tubing MORE frequently, discuss realities of hearing aid /FM in class MORE frequently, support Auditory Processing and Memory MORE regularly.
Seek out how to videos for tubing.
Pass on what I learnt to my colleagues.
It has made me think about some of the issues that are affecting us and will discuss with colleagues.
Speak to manager about FM systems.
Yes, some of the information I will give to children and parents will be different from now on. The way I look at the children I have in front of me when I go back to working directly with the children will be different too.
Discuss our policy with my colleague.
I am keen to look at the attached info sheets.
Yes, use new information learned etc.
I'm going to discuss the wrist communicator with sensory staff and pupils who might want it.
Review my knowledge.

What was best about the course/event?

Some tips from Joe which will help me support pupils
Joe's positive and can-do attitude was a great encouragement and inspiration to keep on fighting for our pupils' necessary equipment.
Input from colleagues about what Joe was discussing. Practical advice on what they were doing.
The speaker was very clear with his answers and information. It was nice to be able to type alongside the webinar and discuss things with other participants.
Reminding me that I do know stuff about audiology!
Resources showing some barriers students can face with different degrees of hearing loss.
The sheer knowledge of the audiologist! (the speaker)
Having answers to questions answered immediately!
Always interesting to hear other teachers' experiences.
The discussion around aid use at school and communication with teachers.
Useful information and documents provided.
informative and didn't have to travel!!!
Speakers knowledge.

What, if anything, could have been improved about the course?

Webinars are a learning curve for everyone! Perhaps having the questions to the speaker in advance and they could work out a way of covering them in the time given.
A bit longer.
I would have liked more time. Another follow up/continuation session would be good.
We ran out of time which was unfortunate.
Written answers to questions that could not be answered due to time constraints.

How did you hear about this course?

Course Info Email from SSC: 8
Colleague: 5

What other CPD training would you like the SSC to provide?

I would definitely like this training to continue. It is so much easier to access than going to Moray House.
More on Deaf awareness, learning, teaching.
Specific technology re above answer would be great!
More technical help regarding remote teaching.
The other three topics you have sound perfect although I do suspect there will be more questions for Joe O'Donnell than there is time for and so a follow up with him would be beneficial I think.
Software ideas for adding BSL to existing videos.

Technical Feedback

How was your experience of accessing the course via Collaborate? 4.6/5

How would you rate the webinar technology? 4.2/5

Any comments on the technical aspects

I can only access the webinar on my mobile and my lack of technical knowledge means I cannot access the written comments as the webinar progresses. I don't want to press any buttons in case I can't get back on !!!!
Very smooth connection, no problems at all.
I think it's good having audio and cameras off apart from those speaking as it prevents distractions and allows the listeners to concentrate on the speaker. (It also helps those with children at home who want a look at what's happening!)
A slight problem with connecting, even though I had completed the test but it worked after two attempts.