[Trainer-talk] Recommendations

[Nancy Coffman]

I think a person has to weigh the options.  There are some 18-cell note
takers and some small displays that work with multiple platforms.  How big a
device does she want?  Does she want her data in the cloud where an IPhone
can put it or does she prefer to keep it on an SD card where it is more
secure?  How does she feel about the inconsistencies of the Apple Braille
driver?  I think all of that has to be weighed in.

Nancy Coffman

-----Original Message-----
From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim
Portillo
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:45 AM
To: 'List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology'
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Recommendations

Howdy,

 

I have a student who is very bright and who is currently in training to go
back to school and then work.  She's a good computer user and is currently
learning Windows 7 and the MS Office 2010 suite.

She's also a Braille user and has taken to using something like a Braille
Display.  I currently let her use what is now considered to be a very old
BrailleNote.  She used to use one of them back in the day.  Finally, she
uses an IPhone.

 

 

Her counselor is talking with her about the possible type of equipment she
thinks would help her for school and future employment.  I'm wondering what
kinds of things  several of you trainers are suggesting these days.  Do you
still recommend Braille note takers, or do you go more with a portable
laptop with some kind of small Braille displays?  Reasons?

 

Jim

 

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