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 j8TD7HG19244; Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:07:17 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:07:17 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050929090404.00d044e8@mail.psnyc.com> 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: Mariann Fedele <mariannf@lacnyc.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3788] RE: Continuing discussion on LD and X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.6 (32) Status: O Content-Length: 6260 Lines: 167 Thanks for the response and contribution Ken. What technologies are others on the list using to assist or accomodate students with learning or physical disabilities? Regards, Mariann At 04:11 PM 9/28/2005 -0400, you wrote: >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/ > > > 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
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