[nabs-l] Update on my schooling

Fri Dec 9 00:51:11 UTC 2011

Ashley,

Just visit http://audacity.sourceforge.net, and you will find a good
description of the program. Audacity is a free, cross-platform audio editor
and recorder. It will let you record sounds from a microphone and computer,
and you only have to memorize certain keystrokes to do it. Basically it is
like a tape recorder, only it is digital, and "embedded"  in software form.
You can export your recordings as .WAV and .mp3 formats. It is very good at
least for me--I have recorded classes for quite some time now and even in
high school. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Ashley Bramlett
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 4:45 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Update on my schooling

Humberto,
What does audacity do? I want to record some stuff like notes and wondered
about this program. Does it edit the recording?

-----Original Message-----
From: Humberto Avila
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 7:32 PM
To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list'
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Update on my schooling

Also josh, there is a setting on JAWS that allows you to adjust your typing
echo. You can tell JAWS to speak characters, words, both characters and
words, and off. I personally have it set to off because I am very
comfortable and I can type very fast. I've gotten so used to the JAWS voice,
or screen reading voice for that matter, to the point it becomes a little
distracting. So if you can at least try it over the winter break, it will be
fine.
The quick command to adjust the setting is insert+2, (the number two being
located on the number row above the Q, W, E, R, ... Keys) Or, another option
for you is to record your classes. You can even do this by using your
laptop. Depending on your operating system and or version of windows, you
have options for different type of software you can use. Many laptops now
have microphones built-in already so you don't have to worry about
microphones. You can download free software called "Audacity" from
http://audacity.sourceForge.net. I use it and it is really good for
recording for long periods of time.

Anyways please let us know how things go, and, if you wish to record your
class lectures, please let me know the version of windows and the ram you
are using. I can point you out for getting the right software for you to
start recording.

-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Courtney Stover
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 3:38 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Update on my schooling

Joshua,

It takes some practice, but it can become quite easy to write with the
volume muted on the Lap Top.

I write fiction, and the Jaws becomes incredibly distracting for the flow of
words in my head, so I've learned to write with the volume muted.

It might be something to practice over the winter break; at first, you'll
make lots of mistakes, but as you become more comfortable, it'll get easier
and easier.

This would allow you to take the Lap Top and take notes independently.
Courtney

On 12/8/11, Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu> wrote:
> I don't take the lap top to classes, to take notes, because I have to 
> have headphones, so that the fellow students wouldn't hear the Jaws 
> talking to me.
> I can't hear my instructor, and Jaws both.
> I use the Perkins Brailler, in class.
> I have readers read my tests to me.
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 12/8/11, Carly <carlymih at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> A thing is to record instructions of an assignment, meant to be done 
>> in class then, go home and do it on the desktop. Then, you can either 
>> print it, or send it.
>> for today,
>> Car At 09:35 AM 12/8/2011, Joshua Lester wrote:
>>>I have a lousy Acer Lap Top.
>>>I don't take it to school, because it's too much to carry around.
>>>Blessings, Joshua
>>>
>>>On 12/8/11, Humberto Avila <avila.bert.humberto2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > Hello,
>>> >
>>> > Do you have at least a laptop or a computer to get your school
>>> work done? Or
>>> > how are you handling  your studies without a note taker? I don't
>>> have a note
>>> > taker either; I used to have one in high school, but not anymore 
>>> > as it was the district's. now I just have a laptop that was 
>>> > donated to me via outside sources. I can use it at school and at 
>>> > home with no problem,
>>> though I wish I
>>> > had a note taker. Its portability is never ever compared with a
laptop.
>>> > For
>>> > example I can use the Braille note / pacmate while riding the
>>> public transit
>>> > bus reading the material or studying as well.
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> > Of Joshua Lester
>>> > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 5:55 AM
>>> > To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> > Subject: [nabs-l] Update on my schooling
>>> >
>>> > Hi, it's Joshua Lester.
>>> > Well, one more test, and my semester is over!
>>> > I'm excited, because "Slowville," (Division of Services for the
>>> > Blind,) is now willing to cooperate, somewhat.
>>> > Next semester, they're going to try to get my books in Braille,
>>> (something I
>>> > had problems getting them to do, in the past.) They still won't
>>> help me with
>>> > the Pac Mate, but I digress.
>>> > I don't have any compressed video classes, but i have two 
>>> > endependent studies, for both of my Science classes.
>>> > I also have endependent study for College Algebra.
>>> > I have to sit in a classroom, on Tuesday nights, for "Health and 
>>> > Safety."
>>> > I don't want this class, but I have to have it for my PE credit.
>>> > I can't wait to graduate, so I can get to my ministry training!
>>> > Blessings, Joshua
>>> >
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