[nabs-l] Looking for infoComputer programming

[Nicole B. Torcolini at Home]

I was not studying CS yet back in 2000, so I don't know exactly what has 
changed. I'm guessing, though, that there has been a shift to include new 
higher level languages, such as Java, as well as continuing to use the lower 
level languages such as C and C++.

Personally, I do all of my programming on the computer using a code editor 
and JAWS. I find listening to the code easier than reading it, but that is 
just a personal preference.

    Often, professors and books like to explain concepts using diagrams, so 
it can be helpful if you are good at visualizing things.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 12:20 PM
Subject: [nabs-l] Looking for infoComputer programming


> Nicole,
>
> I am asking on behalf of someone else.  They were a computer programming
> minor, briefly,  back in 2000 (I know, hundreds of years ago!) and they
> are considering getting a second degree in CPS.  We are just trying to
> educate ourselves on some of the changes-- what may be different that
> would be taught in the classes.
>
> Also, at the time, they had significant vision and did not use
> alternative technniques.  They now use alternative skills, but are
> wondering what, beyond the normal tools, Braille, screen readers, etc.--
> tools and/or methods may help in their studies and practical
> application.  They are going to learn computer Braille, but we are
> curious as to if anyone suggest other tools.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Bridgit P
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 19:13:45 -0800
> From: "Nicole B. Torcolini at Home" <ntorcolini at wavecable.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
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> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Bringing it back to more relevant matters,
> looking for info on computer programming
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> What exactly are you looking for as far as CS goes? I am a CS major.
>
> Nicole
>
>
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