http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:52:12 PDT Tue, 21 May 2013 06:52:12 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=441404 ״Welcome to Voicedoctor.net where you can find medically oriented information about your vocal cords, the voice and hoarseness.״The following quote is found on the Physician tab at www.voicedoctor.net:״VOICE DISORDERS represents the opinions of its author - James P. Thomas, M.D. It is you attempt to inform you, the web-surfer, about voice disorders from a physicians perspective. It is specifically not meant to establish a doctor patient relationship with you. I have an office in Oregon where patients who wish to be seen and establish a relationship may reach me. The information on this site represent my understanding of the voice and are primarily related to my study with other physicians, most particularly laryngologists. Journal references are provided where appropriate. This site has not been peer reviewed (like all web sites) as a medical journal would be. There is no advertising on the site. Please understand the contents of this site and probably most sites with medical information in this light.״This site includes:Anatomy: Photos and diagrams of the vocal cords and the parts with the medical terminologyPhotos: Photos of various medical problems of the vocal cords such as vocal nodules and polyps, bowing, paralysis, reflux and throat cancer.Video clips of vocal cords in motion: Quicktime videos of the vocal cords in motion. I hope you have a good internet connection.Audio recording of vocal pathology: Audio recordings of various types of spasmodic dysphonia.Case histories: Case histories of various disorders with photos/audio or videoVideo LecturesDefinitions, etc.Links to other resources http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=524213 This pdf document can be used by undergraduates or high school students to examine questions they missed on an exam. The purpose is to determine why the student missed the question so that they can improve performance on the next exam. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=431345 Praat is a free speech analysis software. Analyses include: spectral, pitch, formant, intensity, jitter, shimmer, voice breaks, cochleagram, and excitation pattern. Versions of Praat are available for Macintosh, Windows, Linus, FreeBSD, SGI, Solaris, HUPUX http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=444013 This site provides links to inventories and other measurement tools for assessment of teamwork skill:״The first step in planning for your own learning and development is getting a clear picture of where you are now. What are your strengths – the competencies you want to build on? What are your development needs – the competencies that still need more attention? Use this section to get the answers to these questions. They will show you the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. In this section you can also gain information on your personal style, your learning style or your career interests. You may want to gain feedback from others. This section will tell you how to go about that. Just click on the topic below that you want to start with. And have fun!״The site includes:*Self-Assessment - find out what self-assessment is about. *Assessing My Personal Style - assessments help you better understand your own style and how you can make the most of it. *Assessing My Competencies - assessments for specific competencies. *Assessing My Learning Style - assessments help you understand your learning style and the learning approaches that work best for you. *Career Planning - assessments help you identify your interests, skills and values and assess your preferred career choices.The link to this learning resource was provided by the Joint Commission on Academic Assessment in Communication Sciences and Disorders (JCAA).