[nobe-l] Another new member introduction

[Karen Palau]

Hi:

I'm a blind TVI in western NY.  I was a rehab teacher for the blind for 11 
years and for 13 years as a TVI.  I sometimes use the TypeAbility program 
with Jaws with younger children to teach touch-typing skills.  Its 
excellent!!!  My students love its funny jokes at the end of every lesson 
and its positive reinforcement throughout the lesson.  They also love the 
quizzes on different academic topics that is offered with the full version 
of the software.  A free demo of the program is available on-line.  IThe 
teacher can also maintain a record of the student's progress.  Check it out! 
Its pretty funny!  When you make an error in a lesson, it says pretty funny 
phrases!  It certainly grabs the attention of my students for sure!
Please don't hesitate to ask more questions about how to modify materials 
for students you might be serving.  We really need to share our ideas and 
resources with each other.
Take care.

Karen

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jordana Engebretsen
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 8:50 PM
To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Another new member introduction

Hello,
I am a TVI working with students Middle and High School level. I am using 
with a lot of success the software called Talking Typer for Windows.  It is 
simple and the students can work independently.  My students look forward to 
use the program; however, time could be an issue.  Especially if your 
students are highly academic.  It is difficult, to find time during the 
school day to do the lessons!
Let me know if you have any more questions,
Jordana

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 3:45 PM
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Subject: [nobe-l] Another new member introduction

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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