[Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor

[Dr. Denise M Robinson]

Thank you Cathy Anne---you hit that one right on the nose---
Denise

On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 4:17 AM, CathyAnne <cathyannemurtha at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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
> Director
> Access Technology Institute
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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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