[Trainer-talk] laptop vs. desktop layout for children learning JAWS

[Matt Diemert]

Fred, because the laptop layout and desktop layout would both work when a system is set to laptop layout, I typically set computers be it desktop or laptop,  to the laptop layout, and teach the laptop layout. I will usully spend some time near the end of training teaching some of the same concepts using the desktop layout, to insure the client is aware of both options. 

Warm Regards:
Matt Diemert 

On May 11, 2012, at 1:13 PM, FRED TCHANG wrote:

> I am curious what other people's practice is when teaching children new to
> JAWS.  Do you generally train them on the desktop or laptop layout?  Our
> students are mostly using laptops or netbooks.
> 
> 
> And what about students using desktops- would it make more sense to teach
> the laptop layout, so that they are flexible and can use laptops or
> desktops in the future?
> 
> 
> 
> We had started out training people on the laptop layout, but were told that
> they would then have difficulty if walking up to a desktop with JAWS on it.
> Since more and more people use laptops, and it is a very efficient layout
> (not needing to move your hands off the main keyboard), it seemed natural
> to teach them the laptop layout.  We can’t necessarily ask for their
> preference, as these are children.
> 
> 
> Fred Tchang, ATP
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