[Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor

[CathyAnne]

Learning how to teach by trying to train others when you lack the skills is unfair to the students. 

If you aren't providing the best training possible and ensuring that the students are prepared to go forward in their work or educational pursuits, you're wasting their money or the money of those providing payment.

Many students get one shot at learning computers. If you waste their time and their energy with less than stellar training, it's the same as stealing.

If you want to learn how to train while doing the training, offer it free. You can do free training online or in person. If you're offering it for free, there are no expectations of perfection. 

You can then take the time to hone your skills and become the trainer you wish to be. Until you feel your abilities have reached the level of a professional trainer, I'd advise against  charging for your work.

CathyAnne

CathyAnne Murtha
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On Dec 18, 2012, at 11:49 PM, "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> hi,
> 
> that may help gain some experience but it doesn't bring in a dime when people are used to signing their name on a verification form knowing the rehab agency will pay for the hours.
> 
> Bryan Schulz
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "dean martineau" <dean at topdotenterprises.com>
> To: "'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'" <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor
> 
> 
> For better or for worse, it is still possible, especially when dealing with
> individuals, for a person to declare him or herself an adaptive technology
> trainer and seek work.  A lot of us have done this in the past.  Then you
> gain experience and references.  I'm sure this would work in Mexico.
> 
> Dean
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Gerardo Corripio
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 7:15 PM
> To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
> Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor
> 
> I'd also like this info: here in Mexico technology instructors are
> lacking, thus I'd like to start on going to blind people's homes and
> teach computers and other technology?
> 
> El 18/12/2012 08:44 p.m., alexander.kaiser at myacc.net escribió:
>> Attention List:
>> What are the qualifications for becoming a training instructor for
>> assistive technology for the Blind and Visually Impaired? I am looking
>> into becoming an instructor at a National Federation of the Blind Training
>> center and I would like to know what requirements are needed pertaining to
>> education and technical training courses in the field. Please let me know.
>> Sincerely,
>> Alex
>> 
>> 
>> 
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