[Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor

Wed Dec 19 17:11:37 UTC 2012

hi,

i didn't think it was. no problem, it's hard to tell sometimes when a thread 
gets longer.
Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "CathyAnne" <cathyannemurtha at gmail.com>
To: "List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology" 
<trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] requirements for adaptive technology instructor

> I'm sorry, Brian. My message wasn't directed at you. I just wanted to 
> express my thoughts in general.
>
> I'm sorry if it sounded like I was addressing you. That wasn't my 
> intention.
>
> CathyAnne
>
> CathyAnne Murtha
> Director
> Access Technology Institute
> www.blindtraining.com
> Phone: (520) 300-7859
> FAX: (800) 987-6198
> Twitter: CathyAnneMurtha
> Facebook: www.facebook.com/blindtraining
>
>
> On Dec 19, 2012, at 8:58 AM, "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net> 
> wrote:
>
>> 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" 
>> <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>>> Phone: (520) 300-7859
>>> FAX: (800) 987-6198
>>> Twitter: CathyAnneMurtha
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/blindtraining
>>>
>>>
>>> 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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