Presented at the 2020 Summit

Handy Tools for Talking Hands: Developing ASL Narrative Skills

0.2 CEUs, PS

This workshop reviews and expands on features of ASL linguistics with cultural and storytelling potential. These are skills that can be applied equally to everyday ASL conversation or to interpreting situations in just about every context.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Activity
  3. 3

    • Watch

    • Activity

    • Watch

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

5.0/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.8/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.8/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Presenter was very knowledgeable of his craft and had great ways for us to practice each skill…He gave us lots of encouragement, examples, and resources.

  • Summit Attendee

    Probably the best workshop I’ve taken in years. Thank you Crom!!

  • Summit Attendee

    Plethora of excellent information and tools for expansion. Thanks, Crom!

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Crom Saunders

Crom Saunders grew up in Northern California, and graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a M.A. in Creative Writing. In addition to several appearances in full productions, improv events, The Encyclopedia Show, and performing with the ASL Comedy Tour circuit, Crom has his own one-man show, “Cromania!”, which tours internationally. Crom also has interpreted dozens of plays, from children’s theatre to musicals, including at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and has taught dozens of ASL linguistics and theatrical workshops across the nation. He currently teaches as Associate Professor and acts as Director of Deaf Studies at the ASL Department Columbia College, Chicago. Check out some of his work on http://thecromsaunders.com, http://writercrom.blogspot.com, his poetry translations on his “Ink-Stained Fingertips” Facebook page, or search “Crom Saunders” on YouTube.
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