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Classroom Management of FM Systems
By
Linda ThibodeauUniversity of Texas at Dallas
Advanced Hearing Research CenterCallier Center for Communication Disorders
AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
Phonak Frye Electronics Jennifer Harrison, MS, CFLE
Preschool Deaf Education Teacher Dallas Independent School District
Marcia Crouch, MS Deaf Education Coordinator Plano Independent School District
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Demographics Transition to New Equipment Viewpoints
Audiologist Teacher Administrator
Summary
DEMOGRAPHICSDEMOGRAPHICS
DEMOGRAPHICSDEMOGRAPHICS
PISD DISD Total Size 55,000 161,000 Regional Dayschool
Students 240 400Teachers 29 50Interpreters 15 16
SLPs 3 8 Audiologists 1.75 ~3 Paraprofessionals 8 20
DEMOGRAPHICSDEMOGRAPHICS
PISD DISD Shared Services 18 17 Communication Oral/TC Oral/TC Campuses 5 7 Attendance 97%
95% Dropout Rate .4%
1.3% Economically
Disadvantaged 14% 78%
TRANSITION TO NEW TRANSITION TO NEW EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT
FM SYSTEMS PRIOR TO FM SYSTEMS PRIOR TO 20032003
Equipment DISD-Body-worn FM Receivers with earbud
coupling, personal aids removed daily PISD-Body-worn FM Receivers with neckloop
coupling, personal aids used daily
Big difference in DISD DID NOT rely on the personal aid PISD DID rely on the personal aid
MORE IMPLICATIONS FOR TRANSITION TO NEW SYSTEM
NEW FM SYSTEMS IN FALL NEW FM SYSTEMS IN FALL 20032003
Transmitters FM Transmitters-Campus S
DISD – Lapel mics, Wall Pilots PISD – Cheek mics
FM Amplifiers DISD – Maxx 311 and Power
Maxx 411 PISD – Maxx 311 and Supero
412 FM Receivers
MLxS
Automatic Frequency Automatic Frequency Synchronization-AFSSynchronization-AFSMLxS with Wall PilotMLxS with Wall Pilot
FM ARRANGEMENTSFM ARRANGEMENTS
All children fit with binaural FMAll teachers have an assigned channel
In PISD…CI children in PISD have FM on CI AND have FM amplifier/receiver on non-implant ear unless parent denies that option
In DISD…Wall pilots allow child to walk out of room and null out to common frequency, when they walk in the teacher beams channel
VARIATIONS WITH AGE VARIATIONS WITH AGE GROUPSGROUPS
Preschool Centers, Wall pilots, teachers
assigned channels and do small groups
Elementary Teachers have mics (art/music/PE)
Middle/Jr High School Some students carry mic to teachers
SR/High School Students carry mic to teachers, less
likely to have same classes Wall Pilots in DISD
VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
AUDIOLOGIST AUDIOLOGIST VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
AUDIOLOGIST AUDIOLOGIST VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
PROS Ordering Equipment-Fewer
models to control Making earmold impressions
Consider delays caused by earmold orders
Fitting-Easy to change, same software for all
Verification-Coordination with private audiologist
AUDIOLOGIST AUDIOLOGIST VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
PROS Verification-Coordination with
private audiologist Not monitoring personal aids School provides batteries Laptop essential !
Programming Database of Equipment Records of Verification
AUDIOLOGIST AUDIOLOGIST VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
CONS Batteries drive HA but may not have
power to drive HA+FM Need to keep transmitters charged or
battery door open Need power strips for central
charging area, i.e. Middle School where students carry transmitters to teachers
Replacement equipment needs programming using laptop at central location?
FM SET UP SEQUENCEFM SET UP SEQUENCE
Helpful items to acquire BEFORE startup: School Calendar School Daily Bell Schedule School Map Teacher’s Conferencing Periods Email addresses of all involved Student Schedules
SETUP INFORMATION SETUP INFORMATION NEEDEDNEEDED
Determine • Students needing FM in the school• Daily schedule-changing classes• Overlap in student’s classes• Location of classes• Number of transmitters/ channels
needed
FM STARTUPFM STARTUP Assign channels to classes Program Equipment
Transmitters-Set Default Channels
FM Amplifiers- Set gain/MPO/VC lock? Verify re: personal aid
FM Receivers Use Toaster to set FM Advantage
and Default Channels Verify FM Advantage/Transparency
Inventory Equipment by Class
Phonak Software for FM Phonak Software for FM ProgrammingProgramming
Verification with FM Examiner Verification with FM Examiner Software for Software for
FP35/40 Hearing Aid AnalyzerFP35/40 Hearing Aid Analyzer
FM Examiner Provides FM Examiner Provides Picture Prompts for Picture Prompts for
MeasurementsMeasurements
FM Examiner allows Results FM Examiner allows Results to be stored on Laptopto be stored on Laptop
FM STARTUPFM STARTUP
FM Introduction Meeting with Staff Explain daily routine, cabinets Explain Inventory Sheets Practice “beaming” channels
Introduce FM to students via Demo, Storybook: “Arthur gets FM” Explain daily routine, cabinets Review costs and consequences Practice setting channels and FM
switches
IMPLEMENTATION TOOLSIMPLEMENTATION TOOLSon EARRING CD ROMon EARRING CD ROMwww.utd.edu/~thibwww.utd.edu/~thib
STAR PROJECTSpecialized Types of Acoustic
Receivers
CONTENTSFM Transmitter Guide SheetStudent Inservice Agenda
Student STAR ChartStudent STAR Record
TEACHER TEACHER VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
Teacher Viewpoints
Daily Routine
Downside of BTE FM’s
Can accidentally go home
Smaller size may be hard to find
Perspiration
Positive impact of BTE FM’s
No food in microphone
Easier to use, quick to put on
Switch between channels easily
Volume controls not as accessible for child and can be deactivated
Positive impact of BTE FM’sDon’t have to invade space to change
channels
Students move easily through centers
Fewer parts to be damaged or replaced
Students like system, FM’s and hearing
aids are not different
Clothes do not cover
environmental mic
Educational Impact
Used more frequently because easy to get on teacher’s channelEasier for field trips-can hear in small groupsStimulate more language/speech workUse teacher microphone to stimulate speech
Educational Impact
Use teacher microphone to stimulate speechListen for Beep as an auditory training activityPay attention easierIf across the room, they can still hear teacherMore language input because of “overhearing”
ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR VIEWPOINTSVIEWPOINTS
Responsible for child being amplified according to IDEA-Part B and C
Meet the law by providing FM Amplifier
Not dependent on personal aid Parents expect digital FM if you are
taking off child’s digital aid Common FM facilitates fitting time for
audiologists and maximizes amplification time
PROCESSPROCESS Parent Meeting-Demo Introduced first at Middle School
where they hated the body systems Parent Conferences Help get information needed to
assign transmitters/channels for school
Lost receivers Submit claim in the first year, $100
to replace Stress Inventory…sharing
responsibility with teachers to check inventory
FUNDINGFUNDING Need good rapport with
administration
District Philosophy is to do what needs to be done!
Use research to support request
Show how all students do better with FM
Ear level arrangement gives better response
FUNDINGFUNDING Present as a one time Major
Funding request
Critical unmet needs grant from Texas Education Agency
Watch for funding opportunities Bond Money for additional
equipment such as: Earmold cleaners, Dry and Store for each campus
Maintenance IssuesMaintenance Issues Fewer repairs and downtime-cords,
administrative time, instructional time Increased maintenance cost?
Earmolds New earmolds at least each year for preschool
and elementary, older if needed Batteries
Same cost…had to order new rechargeable with older body-worn systems
Repairs No substantial difference
HINDSIGHTHINDSIGHT Before making the transition…
Meet with all the teachers, aides, interpreters and PROVE the difference
Consider time during the summer for Setting equipment Making Earmolds Verifying equipment functioning Coordinate plan to start using FMs first day!
Determine class arrangements so channels can be set
Elementary easier, schedules don’t change as much
FEEDBACKFEEDBACK SLP-“How thankful I am for this new
supporting technology that gives support to the daily communication needs of our hearing impaired children.”
Teacher-”Children respond with better acuity and over greater distances as evident in their improved speech language imitations.”
Teacher-”Children attend more, focus more, and can tell if they are hearing someone else’s voice”
FEEDBACKFEEDBACK Parent of four children with hearing
loss-They are less cumbersome.Without neckloop it is so much easier.I’m sure the quality is better!
Students- A child with limited language showed
awareness when FM turned on
The students who don’t like them …are ones that don’t like to be told what to do, ie teenagers!
SUMMARYSUMMARY
SUMMARYSUMMARY
Audiologist’s work is simplified by common equipment and fitting
which means more time for verification and monitoring
classroom use.
SUMMARYSUMMARY
Teacher’s efforts are increased by easier access to providing FM signal, simplified equipment
maintenance, and overall positive acceptance.
SUMMARYSUMMARY
Administrator’s concerns are reduced because optimal system is provided to ALL students with
increased FM opportunities throughout daily classes in an
efficient manner with fewer repairs/ downtime.
? Questions ?? Questions ?
THANK YOU!THANK YOU!