[Pibe-division] Smartboard

Wed Mar 16 03:49:48 UTC 2011

Also, if the teacher had the material in a data format, and was just 
using the Smart Board to project it -- she or he could just give a 
copy of the files to the student,  cutting out the middleman.

Dave

At 07:51 AM 3/15/2011, you wrote:
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>Denise:
>Ok, thank you for clarifying. You raise a great point though. If the 
>teachers are using the IWB as a glorified projector (i.e. showing 
>the students web sites, PPTs, or data in some other accessible 
>format) then we don't have as big of a hurdle to jump. The bigger 
>problems come when the teachers use the IWB and its companion software.
>
>I'm personally crossing my fingers that these things will fade away 
>as iOS devices and one-to-one computing initiatives take over K-12 education.
>Natalie
>
>Natalie L. Shaheen, MEd
>Education Program Specialist
>Jernigan Institute
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
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>[mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M. Robinson
>Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 8:16 AM
>To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
>Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] Smartboard
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>Natalie,
>Good point
>If the info is data driven--not written, it will project onto a 
>computer and kids can access it
>The written portion is still an issue unless low vision and then 
>monitor size can improve on that--for totally blind--not so much right now
>        Denise
>
>Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
>Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired
>Yakima School District
>
>TechVision-Independent Contractor
>Specialist in blind programming/teaching/training
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>--- On Mon, 3/14/11, Shaheen, Natalie <NShaheen at nfb.org> wrote:
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>From: Shaheen, Natalie <NShaheen at nfb.org>
>Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] Smartboard
>To: "Professionals in Blindness Education Division List" 
><pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
>Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 12:22 PM
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>Denise:
>
>It has been my understanding that the software that comes with 
>Interactive White Boards (IWBs) is not accessible (i.e. Promethean's 
>software). Has that changed or was I mistaken? Or are you just 
>talking about being able to access PowerPoints and web content that 
>is displayed on these boards when the boards are being used more as 
>projectors than IWBs?
>
>
>
>Thanks for sharing this information as it is quite helpful!
>
>Natalie
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>Natalie L. Shaheen, MEd
>
>Education Program Specialist
>
>Jernigan Institute
>
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>
>
>
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>From: pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>[mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M. Robinson
>Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 8:04 AM
>To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
>Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] Smartboard
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>Denise
>
>The smart board can be hooked to a laptop with JAWS--any tech should 
>be able to hook it up easily for you--just like hooking any hardware up to it
>
>        Denise
>
>
>
>Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
>Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired
>Yakima School District
>
>
>
>TechVision-Independent Contractor
>
>Specialist in blind programming/teaching/training
>
>509-674-1853 
><http://us.mc1302.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=deniserob@gmail.com> 
>deniserob at gmail.com
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><http://blindgeteducated.blogspot.com/>http://blindgeteducated.blogspot.com/
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>--- On Sun, 3/13/11, Denise Mackenstadt <cane.travel at gmail.com> wrote:
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>From: Denise Mackenstadt <cane.travel at gmail.com>
>Subject: [Pibe-division] Smartboard
>To: "PIBE Division" <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
>Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011, 10:29 PM
>
>Does anyone have any information on how a smartboard can be accessed 
>by a non visual learner.  Is there any technology that allows a 
>computer to speak what is on the board and to interact with it.  Thanks.
>Denise Mackenstadt, NOMC
>Mackenstadt Rehab Services
>(206)419-9555
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