Auslan Extra!

Howdy Families, Carers and the Armstrong Creek community, 

Breaking news … Auslan Extra!

What is Auslan Extra? 

You are probably wondering what this means. Please read on to find out more.

On a fortnightly basis, the Armstrong Creek School newsletter will include a link to an Auslan video, in the form of a YouTube clip and/or associated resources. 

The purpose of regularly sharing these resources / YouTube clips is to provide access for the entire household to learn this wonderful language. The resources will align with the Auslan skills that have already been provided for students at school and will act as a reminder/refresher for the child(ren).  

If you are wondering how you might do this, it’s really up to you! You can either watch the videos together as a family / household or you could practise on your own (possibly in the evening) and then surprise the child(ren) the following morning by showing off your new skills!  

A new Auslan video will be created once a fortnight with the link included in the Armstrong Creek School newsletter. The format of the videos will vary. Examples will include myself, Andrew the ACS Auslan teacher, presenting information using English text. It will include the demonstration of Auslan signs for the relevant vocabulary, displaying pictures in the background with associated vocabulary.  

At times the videos may include students engaging in learning with me with a PowerPoint in the background and/or others will feature teachers (those who are brave enough and willing to have a go) demonstrating Auslan vocabulary. The duration of the videos will be between 3 to 6 minutes.  

It is important to note that there will be no sound, however I will try to include written text and pictures in near future, once I know-how, I feel just like a like student who is still learning as I go!

In this YouTube clip, basic greetings and vocabulary related to emotions is demonstrated. https://youtu.be/tNdBHcgyRuA

Enjoy, and happy learning. 

Andrew Welshe