Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j8SKCUG15868; Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:12:30 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:12:30 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <BAY24-F21F6414FAA21BD3A89436FE48D0@phx.gbl> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Kenneth Ragsdale" <kr_01focus@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3787] RE: Continuing discussion on LD and technology X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 5648 Lines: 142 Hi Mariann, I'm a MLS student at WSU. I'm also in a wheelchair but otherwise I'm physically o.k. I took psy. as an undergrad. Most of our exams were multiple choice, a little easier but what helped me study was that the professor made Powerpoint slides of the important info. he needed us to know. Also, at our universitiy handicapped students could register in a special needs program, which allowed double the time of the regular students. The students with writing difficulties were giivin scribes or sometimes allowed even longer for math courses. Hope this helps. Ken R. >From: Mariann Fedele <mariannf@lacnyc.org> >Reply-To: nifl-technology@nifl.gov >To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> >Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3785] Continuing discussion on LD and technology >Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:48:58 -0400 (EDT) > >Good day all, >Below and still to come are selections from the discussion taking place on >the NIFL Learning Disabilites discussion list on LD and technology led by >Dr. Cristopher Lee. > >Regards, >Mariann > > >_________________________________________________________________________ >QUESTION >************** >From: nifl-ld@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-ld@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Susan Jones >Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 5:19 PM > >I have a question that came to me today (or I'd have asked earlier :)) > >I'm in a computer lab at a community college. E is taking an online psych >course; lots of terms and definitions. She takes a whole lot longer to do >things on the computer because of CP (she uses a wheelchair); she's >managing >to get C's on the no-time-limit, open-book quizzes (except for some >aggravating issues with the system logging her off which have been dealt >with). However, the final will not be open-book. She's going to need to >study this stuff. (The open-book C's are a mixture of, I think, physical >logistical issues - makes guesses 'cause it would take too long to find the >answer in the book, and sometimes really just doesn't understand what she >reads (sometimes she's found exactly the right passage but selects the >wrong >answer, even though she knows what it says). > I often counsel students in making flash cards of important terms but >the time that would take and the quality of the product makes that an >unfeasible option. Any ideas out there for her for ways to study? We've >got access to Kurzweil down the hall and other odds & ends... > > > > >Susan Jones >Academic Development Specialist >Academic Development Center >Parkland College >Champaign, IL 61821 >sujones@parkland.edu >Webmastress, >http://www.resourceroom.net > >*********** >REPLY >Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:26:51 -0400 (EDT) >Reply-To: nifl-ld@nifl.gov >From: "Christopher Lee" <christopherlee@mindspring.com> >To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-ld@literacy.nifl.gov> > > > >Susan, > >There are a few computer based programs out there - however, without >knowing >the functional limitations of "E" it is hard to point you in good >directions. >1) I would recommend that she has an AT evaluation as soon as >possible. I would contact your State Tech Act >Project(http://www.resna.org/taproject/at/statecontacts.html )and see if >you >could set up an apt. with them. There should be "no" fee to set up an apt.. >2)I would consider checking out voice recognition software (I am a fan of >Dragon Naturally Speaking- http://www.scansoft.com/naturallyspeaking/) for >student E. This will be a great tool if her CP prevents her access to the >computer and she is going ot be declining. >3)Vocational Rehabilitation service might beadle to help with the cost of >Dragon. > > 4)Kurzweil 3000, (check to see if you have 1000 or 3000) a >text-to-speech >program that combines the "reading" of text with an array of language and >study tools. > >New features in version 6.0 offer students flexibility in accessing and >comprehending print and Web-based information. Students can select the >features appropriate to their learning profile and objectives. Student "E" >could benefit from the voice notes feature - mostly used for students with >shot-term memory problems. > >If student "E" finds reading challenging due not being able to turn a page >the text-to-speech feature of Kurzweil 3000 is an invaluable resource. This >is an improvement over books-on-tape support many students used previously. > >With Kurzweil you have ability to create vocabulary lists, idea previews, >and questions eases the pre-reading process. Susan students might find >using the notes and sticky notes tools helpful if she can access them. >However, to be able to access the "Sticky Notes" feature required us to >scan >and save the text in the .kesi extension-the Kurzweil file format. Although >the documentation provided with the program is clear and comprehensive, the >limitation regarding sticky notes is not apparent and can be a slight >setback. Once comfortable with the use of sticky notes, students can easily >margin-note as they go along. This will take some time for you to set up -- > >5) Susan I would be happy to talk with you over the phone about other >resources and stragies. Lots out there -- > >(From Dr. Lee) > > > >Mariann Fedele >Coordinator of Professional Development, >Literacy Assistance Center >Moderator, >NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List >32 Broadway 10th Floor >New York, New York 10004 >212-803-3325 >mariannf@lacnyc.org >www.lacnyc.org > _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
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