[nabs-l] Fwd: [Blindmath] FW: HumanWare's KeySoft 9.4 for BrailleNote Apex to include NEW Nemeth Braille option

Thu Oct 10 03:44:22 UTC 2013

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> From: Susan Osterhaus <osterhauss at tsbvi.edu>
> Date: October 9, 2013 at 9:09:56 PM MDT
> To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Blindmath] FW: HumanWare's KeySoft 9.4 for BrailleNote Apex to include NEW Nemeth Braille option
> Reply-To: Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> 
> My Canadian connection sent me the following.
> 
> Susan
> 
> 
> 
> *From:* Nada Jorna [mailto:nada.jorna at humanware.com]
> *Sent:* October-09-13 12:04 AM
> *Subject:* FW: HumanWare's KeySoft 9.4 for BrailleNote Apex to include NEW
> Nemeth Braille option
> 
> 
> To all my favorite teachers!Please pass on this email to other Vision
> Teachers that may benefit from this information.Great News! BrailleNote
> Apex will be the first electronic note taking device capable of doing math
> entry and translationKeySoft 9.4 Starring Nemeth Braille
> Is On The Way
> 
> 
> 
> The HumanWare team has been hard at work on the next version of KeySoft
> (version 9.4) for the BrailleNote Apex.  Along with other enhancements, the
> main focus of this free update is to introduce the support of the Nemeth
> Braille code in the word processor, thus making the BrailleNote Apex the *first
> electronic note taking device capable of doing math entry and translation*.
> 
> 
> 
> This document briefly outlines some important benefits to students and
> teachers that you can use to build excitement for KeySoft 9.4, which is
> expected to be released later in the fall.  It is important to point out
> that the benefits listed below are not possible with a mainstream Tablet or
> other electronic note taking device. Thus separating the Apex as even more
> of an essential tool in education.
> Nemeth Braille in KeyWord
> 
> 
> 
> *What will it do?*
> 
> 
> 
> ·         KeySoft 9.4 will provide the Nemeth code as an available Braille
> grade, in which a student can instantly switch into while typing a document.
> 
> ·         By simply pressing backspace + N, the student can begin entering
> in Nemeth Braille, and the Apex’s text to speech voice will speak the
> equation, or series of symbols.
> 
> ·         The teacher can connect the Apex to a monitor and have the
> translated Nemeth Braille, instantly available in print for verification
> purposes.
> 
> ·         The student could connect the Apex to a compatible print printer,
> and print out the math assignment in readable print.
> 
> ·         Using the familiar exporting procedure, students can export their
> math assignments as a Microsoft word document, and email or transfer it to
> their classroom teacher via a thumb drive or SD card.
> 
> * *
> 
> *Advantages *
> 
> * *
> 
> ·         Nemeth access has never been available on an electronic Braille
> device.  The Apex will be the first device to offer this revolutionary
> feature.
> 
> ·         Students in math classes are using Perkins braillers to type
> their math homework only to have teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs)
> spend countless hours writing the print on top of the braille for the
> classroom teacher to grade. The end result is that the blind student turns
> in his or her assignment later, and receives the graded homework back
> significantly later than the other sighted classmates.
> 
> ·         With KeySoft 9.4, this delay will be a thing of the past.  A
> normal math class would go as follows with the BrailleNote:
> 
> o   The blind student gets his assignment.
> 
> o   He creates a standard KeyWord file and switches into Nemeth code.
> 
> o   He writes out his answers.
> 
> o   The blind student saves the KeyWord file as a Microsoft Word document.
> 
> o   The student connects to school’s WI-FI and emails his teacher his
> assignment at the same time that his sighted classmates are turning in
> their assignments.
> 
> 
> 
> *KeySoft 9.4 to be released fall of 2013**.  *
> 
> Specific dates to follow.
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards
> 
> 
> 
> From our HumanWare Technical Product Manager – Braille & GPS
> 
> 
> 
> Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require additional
> information at 1-888-723-7273 ext.322 or email nada.jorna at humanware.com
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you again for your continued support and having such an amazing
> impact on the student, families and community as mentors and educators.
> 
> 
> 
> Have a great day.
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> 
> 
> Nada
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> 
> *Thank you, we value your business!  Please visit our website
> www.humanware.com for additional information.*
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> *Nada Jorna*
> Regional Account Manager for Ontario
> 
> 340 - 3660 Midland Ave.
> 
> Toronto, Ontario
> 
> Canada M1V 08B
> 
> T. +1 888-723-7273 ext. 322
> 
> F. +1 888 871 4828
> 
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> 
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