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International Day of Sign Languages (23rd of September): What a ladybug taught me about sign languages

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Have you ever thought how you’d imitate a ladybug? Exactly, neither had I. Until one day I got presented with that precise request during my Italian Sign Language (LIS) class. As silly as it may sound, that day will probably go down as one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences of my life.

It took me a second to actually understand what was being asked by my deaf teacher, partly because my LIS was still shaky, and partly because some part of me was still hoping I misunderstood the exercise. Once I did, my only response was to be blocked. I asked not to do the exercise, and I got told (in LIS, which I was still learning … ↪

Questions or answers in a book with a questionable title?

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Who is Paul Anthony Jones, the author of the book under review? Is he related to John Paul Jones, the keyboard player in Led Zeppelin? Or was it bass? Why does this book have a question on the cover and not a statement, as all ‘normal’ books? Is it the only question discussed in the book, or are there also other ones that are discussed? If so, does the author provide answers to those questions?

Why didn’t the author finish his university studies in linguistics, to the dismay of his teachers? Why did he then become a freelance writer, who writes about languages? Is it true what he writes about this, that he does not regret the choice, and that … ↪

Including students in computer search activities during student counselling sessions

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In these modern times, we use technology on a daily basis, and computers have become a standard tool or equipment in most institutional settings. They are used for everything from communicating with co-workers to registering data in certain systems to being an invaluable tool in seeking information. The latter can be important when dealing with clients and especially in specific support services. But how are computers actually used in these settings? Are there specific “good” ways of using computers while talking to other people? Let us try and have a look!

This blog post is based on my MA dissertation from 2019, where I examined the usage of computers in student counselling sessions from a Danish university. The dissertation has … ↪