[nobe-l] Another new member introduction

[Amanda S Sterly]

Hi Denise
I am in my last semester of the vrt masters program at western michigan university. I am also teaching keyboarding. I have used talking typer a program from aph to know if they are getting the correct key i explain where the keys are located on the keyboard. Teach the home row first and use bump dots when needed this can also be used as landmarks to make it easier to locate keys. As far as ocr programs go the one that i am somewhat familiar with is kerswhile. Not sure if i spelled that right. Also i have just used a computer scanner and screen reader. I hope i have helped. U know i am in the feild of teaching adults and not children but i do know that tvi's take some of the same classes as us so dont hesitate to ask any questions to me.
Amanda

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> On Jan 18, 2014, at 7:46 PM, CityNet Customer <dlmillette at friendlycity.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi!  My name is Denise Millette and I am from Georgia.  I am in my
> last semester of my Master's program to become a TVI.  I am doing my
> practicum and would like to get some advice and ideas from those who
> have experience in the field.  I have a couple of students learning
> keyboarding skills.  They have a program that helps teach a couple of
> letters/keys at a time but what techniques have any of you used to
> make sure they are utilizing the correct finger positioning?
> Any advice on good OCR software for paperwork?
> I am also interested in any other good resources for visually impaired
> teachers specifically those working with students with visual
> impairments.
> Thanks in advance!
> Denise
> 
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