Utilizing Vocabulary Builder in PRC Devices

Margaret Perkins, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATPmcp.cons@prentrom.com

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

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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)

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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!