Presented at the 2021 Summit

“What?? Technical Jargon?! HELP!”

0.3 CEUs, PS

Are you stuck with interpreting in the Tech World? This could happen when you are working in several settings: VRS, classrooms, or a variety of different jobs. This workshop shows the participant how to explain, give instructions, and describe specific items with Tech World information. Signs of Technology are an important part of communication in ASL (formal and non-formal). They use specialized discourse for technical terms includes vocabulary (signs), grammar, visual, space, and fingerspelling which is properly applied to match technical information. This can be used for computer screen, on paper and information applications. Example: “edit, copy, cut, paste” on the computer screen compared to paper showing different signs and visual aspects of terms.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Watch
  3. 3

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.6/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.4/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.5/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Patrick was the consummate professional, in that, his engaging style commanded the questions and interaction. It was smooth. Thanks again, Patrick.

  • Summit Attendee

    Excellent workshop! Patrick is great…funny, entertaining and kept me engaged the entire three hours. Thank you.

  • Summit Attendee

    This was much more than I expected! I thought Patrick did an amazing job! Thank you!

Meet Your Presenter

Summit Presenter

Patrick Fischer

Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, CDI, ASLTA Master, is from several generations of fine artists and performers from Germany and has extensive experience in all things related to theatre and art. Patrick has been involved in a variety of artistic positions (artist, performer, director, producer, teacher, Director of Artistic Sign Language, and consultant) as well as participation in a variety of performances (storytelling, acting, and comedy) internationally. Patrick launched his business in 2005 as a way to provide services to those who want to learn more about theatre through deaf eyes. When not "working" in theatre he taught American Sign Language and deaf studies/deaf history, and currently is a certified ASLTA Master instructor. He has taught under the Sign Language Studies Program and Sign Language Interpretation Program in Portland, Oregon. Also, Patrick is a Deaf Language Model in Alaska. Patrick has his Graphic Design degree, and he is also an awarded professional artist and co-owner/marketing designer of the firm, Expert Business Support, Inc. To know more about Patrick “Mr. Shineyhead” Fischer, check out his website and YouTube: www.deafpatrickfischer.com www.youtube.com/mrshineyheadvideos
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.