[nabs-l] blackboard 9.1

Wed Sep 8 19:17:48 UTC 2010

Hello Amy, Recently I took my first on line class using the Blackboard
system.  It was a three unit  college class in the history of jazz.  The
version of blackboard I used was different than the one you are using, but I
wanted to tell you how I took the weekly tests, and midterm and final, in
case it relates to you.  You might want to consider using a proctor or
reader in your case as I did, for exams.  I had the proctor sign in as me to
the blackboard system, and read me the questions and input the answers in
the disability services office computer.  This is done frequently on my
campus.  I could have done the tests at home with my computer, but it was
much slower, and I may have been distracted by dealing with my computer and
screen reader quirks.  But I should add this was the only part of the course
I delegated, I did all the other  many written assignments, the discussion
boards, and the final concert review in my computer at home and submitted my
work on line myself.  Hang in there, you are really interested in the
scientific concepts and transferable skills you can get from the content of
the class, and not putting on display your computer skills, in my view.
Just my thoughts, anyway, Ginny

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Amy Sabo
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 7:52 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] blackboard 9.1

hello all,

as to the topic of blackboard i'm having problems with it this semester. i
have used blackboard in the past which was accessiblwe with jaws but, now
it's not. my science class that i'm taking this semester has all of it's
tests and quizzes on blackboard along with the lecture notes from my
porfessor too. i have contacted him about it but, he is relutnant to email
me the quizzes and tests since there's a timer on them and, it takes me a
long time to read them with jaws.

so, what should i do in regards to this? thanks again and, i will talk to
you soon.

hugs,
from amy		

----- Original Message -----
From: Jewel S. <herekittykat2 at gmail.com>
To: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>, National Association of
Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:49:12 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] blackboard 9.1

For Blackboard, I went to the Disability Support Service office on
campus and asked if the technology support director could schedule a
time to teach me how to navigate Blackboard with JAWS. She had
mentioned it as something good to do, because Blackboard has given
students of all abilities and disabilities trouble, and Wake Tech uses
blackboard extensively. Some teachers use it exclusively for hand-outs
to save paper for the college and hopefully altogether, since the
students can read the hand-out or put it on the computer for in class.

I've used Blackboard and it's accessible, but I have not yet used that
function, so I'm unsure of how it works. I suggest either talking to
the Disability Support Services office on your campus, calling
Blackboard to ask, or calling the NFB Technology Center at the NFB
National Center. That's what they are there for, to help people
evaluate the accessibility and practicality of software and hardware
used by pling people. They are wonderful, and you can call them at
(410) 659-9314, extension 5.

For aan article I wrote about this wonderful resource, you can visit
my blog. Here is a direct link to the article:
http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com/2010/06/unique-resource-for-blind-of-
world.html

On 9/5/10, Ashley  Bramlett wrote:
> Rob,
> This message was posted before but got overlooked I guess.   All I know is
> that the latest Blackboard is supposed to be screen reader friendly.  Have
> you tried searching for edit fields to type your responses.  If you use
jaws
> that is F for forms field or E for edit field.
> You could also call blackboard and ask them.
>
> I've used Blackboard but that not function.  Not sure if it would work
with
> jaws.
> Ashley
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Spangler" 
> To: 
> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 1:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] blackboard 9.1
>
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I am wondering if the below successfully got posted to the list.  I've
>> not gotten any replies.  If someone could help me out, that would be
>> great.  Thanks a lot!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Robby
>>
>> On 9/1/10, Robert Spangler wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> My university just installed Blackboard 9.1 this semester.  My
>>> Principles of Law course requires that we use the blogging function
>>> for writing purposes.  I am able to get to the course and get into my
>>> blog; however, I am unable to find any options for composing or
>>> commenting on blogs.  Does anyone have any suggestions for using
>>> Blackboard?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> --
>>> Robert Spangler
>>> The University of Toledo
>>> Student Senator - Administrative Affairs Committee Chair, College of
>>> Arts and Sciences
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Robert Spangler
>> The University of Toledo
>> Student Senator - Administrative Affairs Committee Chair, College of
>> Arts and Sciences
>>
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-- 
~Jewel
Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com

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