[nobe-l] Another new member introduction

[Liz Graves]

As far as an OCR, I personally like to use open book. ABBY fine reader is a less expensive alternative that works well, too.

Liz

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> On Jan 18, 2014, at 8:20 PM, "Karen Palau" <kapa3960 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> 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-----
> From: nobe-l [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of CityNet Customer
> Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 3:45 PM
> To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
> 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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