[nobe-l] internet instructional ideas

[Jasmine Kotsay]

Hi, Ashley,
Have you tried looking on book share? You might search for keywords like computer textbook with jaws. This is just an idea, and I don't know if it would work. But I thought I should put it out there anyway. Hope this helps!

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> On Aug 23, 2016, at 8:43 PM, Ashley Bramlett via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Kelsey,
> 
> Glad to know I'm not the only one wondering this.
> I'd like to use a textbook, but most texts are for sighted users with references to the mouse.
> I am considering purchasing the Windows 7 book written by national braille Press, NBP.
> This is sort of a textbook since it has various chapters about the windows 7 operating system; how it works like the start menu and file management.
> 
> The big challenge is to find websites to practice on. I can find sites to demonstrate the concepts.
> But I need simple sites with simple navigation for the student.
> Majority of websites are cluttered and not as usable to a screen reader.
> If I do not pick some simple sites, the person will be too frustrated and overwelmed. I need to start out with things where she can be successful and build confidence. Will there be a little frustration?
> Yes, certainly. But not as much as sites with hundreds of links and graphics.
> 
> I like  your idea of writing something on Word, but I think that is for later. I think it may be too overwelming at this point to do so much at once.
> So far one of the best sites is the AFB site; it has several articles on it and they are laid out well with headings.
> If you do tutor technology, I hope it goes well. It is pretty fun so far.
> Ashley
> -----Original Message----- From: Kelsey Nicolay via NOBE-L
> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:41 PM
> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Cc: Kelsey Nicolay
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] internet instructional ideas
> 
> Hi Ashley,
> I also considering tutoring assistive technology.  These are
> great questions.  I think your idea of assigning a website and
> having your student find a certain article is a solid one, but
> another thing you might try is have your student find an article
> about something they are interested in and write a summary about
> it.  This would also give the student practice in using Word.
> Regarding teaching materials, it's not exactly a textbook, but
> Freedom Scientific has something called Surf's Up.  It's an
> interactive guide that explains the concepts in a logical order
> and the practice exercises use sample web pages.  I don't have
> the exact web address, but if you go to Freedom Scientific's
> webpage, I think it's under training.  Hope this helps.
> Thank you,
> Kelsey Nicolay
> 
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