[nfb-talk] Advice on Technology Fair

[Robert Leslie Newman]

when I show a complex piece of equipment, such as a PAC Mate or Braille Note
or Book Sense or Victor Stream, I do not worry about tackling its
complexities. What I do is have a or refer to a comparable piece of
equipment which exists in the sighted world- "Yeah, this is my notetaker,"
holding up a PAC Mate, "it is the same basic machine as a Palm type of PDA,
running the same software that is found in most Windows based hand-held's,
like Pocket Word, Pocket Outlook, Pocket Excel. Its only difference is that
it is set up for non-visual input and output. Otherwise, it is the same
basic type of machine!"

I would do the same for a Stream or Book Sense, comparing it to some
familiar player that your audience would recognize in their experience. It
is just important that they know we have them too.

Robert Leslie Newman
Author of THOUGHT PROVOKER
http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
Thought Is The First Step To Beyond

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The coffee cup idea is a great one if there is some sort of tactile element
to the cup that signifies news line for the blind. Also, i am a magician who
is blind so anything magic is cool in my book. Good luck!
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Subject: [nfb-talk] Advice on Technology Fair
From: "Tina Hansen" <th404 at comcast.net>
Date: 03/14/2010 5:28 AM

I am working with some others on a technology fair that will be taking place
at my local community college in April. Since the audience is students, I'm
hoping that we can present information about the various technologies in a
way students can relate to. For instance, one of our group will talk about
Braille, another will demonstrate screen reading technology, and still
another will probably talk about low vision tools. My part will be digital
talking book players.

One thing is stumping me, though. How is it possible to present information
about a complex piece of technology in that kind of a setting? Also, since I
will be showing book readers, I'd be interested in advice anyone has
regarding content I might want to use, or ideas on how my topic can relate
to blind/visually impaired students as well as everyone else.

I have also thought of a theme, such as Muggle Magic, in reference to the
Harry Potter books, but since this is a community college and not an
elementary school, I'm not sure if that will work. If you've used themes,
what have you tried and found successful?

Someone also suggested give-aways during the tech fair, such as food,
pencils, or coffee mugs. For instance, a minimug to go along with
information about NFB Newsline, since people like to read the paper over a
cup of coffee. I'm not sure what would be a good give-away with
demonstrations of book readers, but I'm sure food could help.

Bottom line: If anyone has tips on making a good presentation at a
technology fair, I'd be interested in hearing them. If you know of a blog,
podcast, or book I might gain insights from, please pass it on. Thanks.
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