[Nfb-krafters-korner] My Opinion, Oh Well

Mon Mar 20 17:45:10 UTC 2017

There is a simple solution to this problem. Is there any reason why classes
can't be taught via Skype or Google Hangouts? I am currently involved in a
project where we are using Google Hangouts & there doesn't seem to be any
issues using JAWS with the app. The Hangouts app can be downloaded to a
computer, smart phone or tablet & is very easy to use.

Here's how I see it working for classes:

The class list is sent to the instructor. The instructor then sends an
email to the student with the class time & telling the student the class
will be via Hangouts. Then at the appointed class time the instructor logs
in to Hangouts & adds the students to the list. Once the video call is
initiated, the student receives a notification on their device & the
student answers the call. I think you have to have a Google or Gmail
account to participate.

If anyone has any questions about this method ot doing classes, please
email me off list & I will compile a list of questions & then post the
questions & answers in a seperate email in a few days.

My email address is:

cmfulghum at gmail.com

~~ Courtney

On Mon, Mar 20, 2017 at 12:23 PM, Henry Osborne via Nfb-krafters-korner <
nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I agree with the 2 Terrys and Mariann.
> I feel badly that the people from the U K are being shut out of the
> classes. I'd like to see something done so that they can participate as
> wel, I like both phone and E Mail classes too.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via
> Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 7:44 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My Opinion, Oh Well
>
>
> I do not think the classes will go, all e-mail.  Live classes are good for
> short and or simple projects while e-mail classes are good for complex
> items.  Some like e-mail, especially if they live outside of the US.  Some
> like to be able to hear the voices of others and ask questions of others.
> Some like both, like me!
>
>
> Terry P.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry via Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> ]
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 6:17 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Terry <tknox6 at sc.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My Opinion, Oh Well
>
> Maryanne,
> Thank you for your response. This is an issue that we have tossed about
> for many years. It is something I would like the Board to make a firm,
> straight decision on and make it easy for each of us to know. Should we
> record or not and how to handle it. That really is for the Board.
> Terry K
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Marianne Denning via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2017 4:36 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Cc: Marianne Denning
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My Opinion, Oh Well
>
> Terry, I agree with you. I wish there was a way the classes could be
> recorded and made available so people who could not attend the class itself
> could still sign up. I know there are some evenings that I am busy and we
> have people in different parts of the world that make it difficult for them
> to participate in the phone classes.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 19, 2017, at 11:41 AM, Terry via Nfb-krafters-korner
>>
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> I have been reading the posting on list about classes, since I am a
>> teacher here, I wanted to express my opinion for you all to think
>> about
>>
> and comment.
>
>> I realize that Krafters is going the way of email classes, as I am
>>
> heading.
>
>> I know I cannot teach a phone class as parts of the class has
>> different steps and cannot be done on the phone. In saying that and
>> realizing we are all busy. I do so want to encourage at least 1 or 2
>> phone classes a month or the great things the chat people are doing.
>> Why? I have been here 8 years and I would never have made the friends
>> I have on line if I could not connect to them. Yes, I have not
>> personally met some of the people I have got to know, but feel we have
>> become family over time. To place a voice with a class really makes
>> connections. I do not want the list to go all email. It is nice to ask
>> questions and hear different ways to do things and to know I can call
>> the teachers and speak one to one. Yes, my classes will be email but
>> we
>>
> have to find a way to keep the contact. Just my opinion.
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Terry Knox
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