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Description: JAWS (Job Access with Speech) is a screen reader application that provides speech and braille output for users who are unable to see screen content or navigate using the mouse. It enables you to write documents, create presentations, compose and send email, and browse the internet using the keyboard.As a teacher or an assistive technology instructor, it can be difficult to know where to start when teaching students how to use JAWS. In this webinar, we ll discuss why JAWS is important, what sets it apart from other products, and provide tips on where to begin when working with students. We ll also share valuable resources that place Freedom Scientific training content at your fingertips. Instructor: Elizabeth Whitaker Instructor s Title: Technical Writer Instructor s Affiliation: Vispero Instructor s Email: EWhitaker@Vispero.com Primary Core or ECC Area: Assistive Technology Target Audience: Students, Teachers, Assistive Technology Specialist, Parents Pre-requisite knowledge: None Lesson Plan Goal: The participant will learn about how to teach JAWS (Job Access with Speech) to new users. Learning Objectives: The participant will review three resources available by Freedom Scientific for teaching JAWS. The participant will identify two means of accessing the JAWS Basic Training material. The participant will review three keyboard commands used in FSReader. The participant will review two ways to access the JAWS Training Modules. The participant will review four steps for downloading the JAWS Basic Training bundle. Materials Needed: None |
