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

[John DeWitt]

Hi Fred,

The JAWS laptop layout works very well even when using a desktop keyboard.
No need to teach both. In fact, I prefer the laptop layout since combination
keystrokes for paragraph, sentence, line, etc., do not require moving one's
hand from the QWERTY keyboard over to the Numpad keys; less strain, motion
or mistakes in typing. In addition I really like using the CAPS LOCK with A
to read from cursor. Try it, you might like it!

Otherwise, Fred, how are things going for your team with the CBVI contract?

John



-----Original Message-----
From: FRED TCHANG [mailto:fred.tchang at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 1:13 PM
To: List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
Subject: [Trainer-talk] laptop vs. desktop layout for children learning JAWS

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
RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional
Director, Assistive Technology Services

www.assistivetechnologycenter.org

Blog: www.assistivetechnj.blogspot.com

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