[nabs-l] Best techniques for group computer science projects

[Suzanne Germano]

Ya that's what I am thinking might be best. I will look at those


On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 8:30 PM, Greg Aikens <Gregory.Aikens at asu.edu> wrote:

> I like the remote access idea Suzanne.  Even if you are right next to
> them, you could both access the screen in your own preferred method.  Maybe
> something like Join me or Splash top?  Those both have iPad apps associated
> with them, but I would imagine they also work computer to computer.  It's
> worth checking out.
>
> -Greg
>
>
>
> On Oct 28, 2013, at 10:59 PM, Suzanne Germano <sgermano at asu.edu> wrote:
>
> > We have already divided the work It is at the point where it is all being
> > put together so we are working together to get it all correct.
> >
> > Maybe the zoom text bar might work but I never use it because I am used
> to
> > working alone and I want everything visible.
> >
> > I am wondering if we could do something similar to gotomeeting so I could
> > see their screen and then zoom in as needed
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM, Greg Aikens <Gregory.Aikens at asu.edu>
> wrote:
> >
> >> A few suggestions that come to mind:
> >>
> >> 1. Coding altogether doesn't sound like a terribly efficient way to do
> >> things.  Could you divide the program into pieces for each person to
> code
> >> and then come together?  I realize this presents a new set of problems
> but
> >> it might reduce the amount of time you are struggling with how to access
> >> the info.
> >> 2. Can you get access to what has been coded so far before the group
> meets
> >> together?  If so, you might be able to review it and make a list of your
> >> concerns to address when the group meets together.
> >> 3. You definitely have a much better grasp of the capabilities of
> >> Zoomtext, but have you experimented with the different viewing options?
>  I
> >> know that you can control the amount of the screen that is magnified,
> like
> >> using a bar magnifier or the lens magnifier.  This would allow you to
> >> magnify a small portion of the text at a time and then move the
> >> magnification away quickly for partners to view.
> >>
> >> If you could find a way for this last one to work, I think it would be
> >> best because it gives you the most control and access.
> >>
> >> Hope some of this sparks a useful idea.
> >>
> >> -Greg
> >>
> >>
> >> On Oct 28, 2013, at 8:58 PM, Suzanne Germano <sgermano at asu.edu> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I have a group project in one of my computer science classes and
> several
> >>> more to come before I finish the degree. Most sighted people sit around
> >> one
> >>> computer and all look at the screen. I use ZoomText so no one likes to
> >> look
> >>> at my screen since you lose so much view but obviously I can't see
> >> theirs.
> >>>
> >>> What techniques do you find work best for situations like this. It is
> >> not a
> >>> situation that we could run dual monitors and mirror them with one
> having
> >>> zoom text enlarged. I am also not super fond of that since what I see
> >>> depends on where they have the mouse which may not be the area we are
> >>> talking about.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you
> >>>
> >>> Suzanne
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