[Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

i wasn't in favor of that suggestion and didn't do it that way starting out.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CathyAnne" <cathyannemurtha at gmail.com>
To: "List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology" 
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Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 3:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor


> 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
> www.blindtraining.com
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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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