DSKL 817 Assistive Computer Access with CRER 121

Location: Business Microcomputer Lab, Bldg. 14 Room 103
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 1-24, 2009

Topics to be covered

Using Kurzweil to read text (textbooks, instructional materials, web pages)
Using Kurzweil to write and proofread documents
Assistive Technology Lab services
Alternate Media formats and requests
Dragon NaturallySpeaking (voice recognition)
Other Assistive Technology hardware and software

Requirements

Class attendance 56 points
Assignments 44 points

80 points are required to receive credit. This is a short class (8 meetings). You are encouraged to attend all classes in order to get all the information. If you must miss a class, please let me know ahead of time so you can make up the work. If you miss 2 classes (25% of the class), you can be dropped.

Class materials will be provided.

Student Learning Outcomes

Student will configure assistive technology to meet individual needs.
Student will use assistive technology to access course materials.
Student will demonstrate using assistive technology to access the Internet.

Open Lab Hours

The Assistive Technology Center is located in Building 16 Room 151. It is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm, Wednesdays until 7:30 pm and Fridays 8:00 - 12:00. There are classes held in part of the lab in the mornings so please check the posted schedule for available times. To use the lab, please stop by for an orientation. Log in and out on the computer right by the door each time you use the lab.

Staff

Carolyn Fiori (fiori@smccd.edu)
Professor, Assistive Computer Technology Specialist
Office: Bldg. 16 Room 151
Phone: 574-6432
MTTH - 8:00 - 3:00 pm
W - 10:00 - 8:00 pm

Sue Roseberry
Alternate Media Service Provider
Office: Bldg. 16 Room 151
Phone: 574-6698
MTWTH - 8:00 - 3:30
F 8:00 -12:00 noon