[nabs-l] Fwd: [blindkid] Information to help you prepare for school and future

[Chris Nusbaum]

Chris Nusbaum

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> From: "Dr. Denise M Robinson via blindkid" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
> Date: July 26, 2015 at 1:11:15 PM EDT
> To: Discussion about issues related to blindness <vision at lists.pdx.edu>, "NFBnet Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Dr. Denise M Robinson" <deniserob at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blindkid] Information to help you prepare for school and future
> Reply-To: "Blind Kid Mailing List, \(for parents of blind children\)" <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
> 
> Looking for a Teacher of the Blind position or any other job? Search
> indeed.com <http://www.indeed.com/> –one of the fastest growing search
> engines for ALL jobs, but WOW there are so many jobs and a great need for
> that special person with great blind skills to teach our wonderful Blind
> and visually impaired children.
> 
> 
> 
> Find a job by reading about other great blind people's accomplishments in 7
> Amazing Blind People <http://www.oddee.com/item_98614.aspx>
> 
> And 10 Incredible Stories About Blind People
> <http://listverse.com/2014/06/12/10-incredible-stories-about-blind-people/>
> 
> And also 7 Amazing Blind People In The World's History!
> <http://www.nairaland.com/1383825/7-amazing-blind-people-worlds>
> 
> 
> 
> Back by popular demand:
> 
> What technology does YOUR child or you need to learn to get that job and
> live out your dreams? Over 80-90% of the world uses a smartphone and
> computer so put that at the top of the list—all else is gravy—Great gravy
> but it is extra, not the primary tool. Read the stats and be prepared NOW
> and in the future. Read: What technology does your child or students need
> to learn today-- to be prepared for tomorrow’s job market?
> <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/what-technology-does-your-child-or-students-need-learn-today-be-prepared-tomorrow%E2%80%99s-job>
> 
> 
> 
> In addition, make sure you are learning how to use cloud based skills as
> the world is in The era of cloud computing
> <http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/11/the-era-of-cloud-computing/?_r=0>
> and moving fast in this direction of sharing and working in the cloud and
> moving away from hard drives: Students need to be collaborating online with
> peers and sharing docs on demand. Watch as a student accesses google drive
> and moves around a virtual document: Google drive ease of access with
> talking software
> <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/google-drive-assessible-talking-software-virtual-lesson>
> 
> 
> 
> If you want to learn a foreign language https://www.duolingo.com/ is
> completely accessible with keyboard commands and tricks and once you enable
> flash (yes, its dialog box is accessible also to enable it), you can even
> do the speaking lessons and have duolingo check your pronunciation. My
> students love this site and my Bosnian student increased her English skills
> through its use also.
> 
> 
> 
> If you just need a boost in all the potential in a child—read The Indelible
> Spirit and Potential of YOUR Child
> <http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/indelible-spirit-and-potential-your-child>
> 
> 
> 
> Braille hints to read with fluency: Braille Reading--correcting reading
> fingering <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFFUbaF0D0Y>
> 
> 
> 
> Here is help on helping a child learn to type:
> 
> Andrew typing--hand over hand help in placement of fingers
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD5xSdXgRYs>
> 
> Have a great summer
> -- 
> *Dr Denise*
> 
> Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
> CEO, TechVision, LLC
> Specialist in Technology/Training/Teaching for blind/low vision/virtual
> instruction for schools
> Also Private training to your needs
> 423-573-6413
> 
> Website with hundreds of informational articles & lessons on PC, Office
> products, Mac, iPad/iTools and more, all done with
> keystrokes: www.yourtechvision.com
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