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ATBVI (technology) certified* This discussion will share techniques for virtual assistive technology instruction, focusing on the following objectives:1) Devices and Software needed by the student for virtual instruction. Possible loaner laptop with Windows 10External keyboard and monitor dependent on student. Virtual Platform: MS Teams. Assistive Technology: JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion. Talking Typer. IT Support 2) Devices needed by the instructor. Laptop or Desktop Computer. Current version of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion3) Methods for connecting with the students laptop visually, auditorily, and physically. MS Teams Screen Sharing to visually and audibly connect with tasks students are completing in real time. b. JAWS Tandem to visually and audibly connect with the students computer through the JAWS platform. This is very useful for students who demonstrate frustration with a keyboard command that isn't working; i.e. is the computer failing the student or is the student inadvertently using the incorrect keyboard command? This allows the instructor to physically connect with the computer. C. Windows Quick Assist is a second way to physically connect with a students laptop if student and instructor are mouse users; i.e. this is not supported by JAWS or Narrator. IT Support to assist the student and instructor if the computer is failing the student and needs an IT challenge resolved4) Ensuring success. Two to four virtual meetings for 1 to 1 hours per week dependent on a students needs. Notes completed during instruction. C. Assignments including Talking Typer. D. Five sessions with facilitator to practice; not necessarily a tech instructor Julie Rock is a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2009. She worked 18 months in the ILB Program with seniors teaching technology, braille, and other independent living skills and devices. She began contracting with the Foundation for Blind Children in 201 |
