[nfbcs] new to list and questions

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Tara.
Welcome to the list.
I haven't tried school online, but used to have access to online training
at work.  It was not accessible, because the course showed examples as
pictures.  For example, I wanted to learn more about Excel, but all the
course examples were pictures of spreadsheets, not actual spreadsheets,
and Jaws naturally couldn't read them.
We also have mandated training at work, but it is written with Flash, and
none of the buttons work.  I can't even go to the next page, once the
course starts.
In short, my experiences with online training have been extremely
frustrating and unproductive.

On the other hand, I have been teaching myself SQL, using a book I
downloaded from Bookshare, with some advice from co-workers, and that has
worked very well.  So, results vary.
Tracy

> Hi everyone,
>
> I just signed up for the list today since I'm interested in going  back to
> school to get a computer science degree.  I already have a degree in
> Biological Sciences but wanted to supplement it with the computer science
> one since they go hand in hand in many employment settings.  I am
> currently employed full-time so am looking into distance education and
> this is where my questions come in.
>
> Have any of you completed coursework online?  Was it accessible?
>
> I have several schools in mind, like Baker, Regis, and University of
> Atlanta.  I think most are using Blackboard.
>
> I use JAWS 13, iPhone, Open Book so am wondering if  I can complete all
> the work with this technology.
>
> Basically, I want to know any obstacles you have faced during education
> and even with future employment.
>
>
> Look forward to hearing your responses,
> Tara
>
>
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