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Description: We will make it more likely that braille formatting will "spark joy" for you by simplifying a few key rules. We will also make a "molehill" out of the "mountain" of comparing software programs for braille transcription. This is part of the Come back to me, braille! series.Instructor: Kyle DeJuteInstructor s Title: Braille TrainerInstructor s Affiliation: APH (American Printing House for the Blind)Instructor s Email: kdejute@aph.orgInstructor: Dawn EadensInstructor s Title: Digital Textbook File DeveloperInstructor s Affiliation: APHInstructor s Email: deadens@aph.orgPrimary Core or ECC Area: Compensatory Skills (specifically, braille)Target Audience: transcribers, teachers of the visually impaired, paraprofessionals who know braille, prison braille groupsPre-requisite knowledge: at least basic braille knowledge, completion of at least a braille 101 course is a plusLesson Plan Goal: Give a great overview of Braille Formats philosophy and share useful summaries of both common formatting styles and three popular braille transcription programsLearning Objectives: 1) explain the why of braille formatting (i.e., for navigation), 2) explain what styles are used for in braille transcription software programs, 3) explain how ASCII relates to braille, 5) describe the differences between the three most commonly used braille transcription software programs |
