[Athen] athen-list Digest, Vol 127, Issue 2

Marinette Fargo mfargo at uoguelph.ca
Mon Aug 8 08:15:59 PDT 2016

I use WeTransfer to send the digital files.

https://www.wetransfer.com/

WeTransfer<https://www.wetransfer.com/>
www.wetransfer.com
WeTransfer is a free service to send big or small files from A to B



I like it because it sends be a confirmation that the file has been downloaded, it expires after 7 days and I have the choice to send it through WeTransfer, or provide students with a direct download link. In my experience, the free version has been robust enough to handle the file sizes I am transferring but if you encounter larger than normal files you can purchase the upgraded version.

Take Care,

Marinette


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Today's Topics:

1. Re: Dropbox for sharing etext? (Irwin, George)
2. Re: Dropbox for sharing etext? (Merritt, Angela)
3. Re: Dropbox for sharing etext? (LaBella, Pam)
4. IRISPen Air 7 wireless pen scanner (Jeffrey Sykes)
5. Suggestions for Student with Low Vision taking CISCO
Networking classes (Nast, Joseph M)


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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 19:15:58 +0000
From: "Irwin, George" <girwin2 at hccfl.edu>
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
<athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?
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When I was at Syracuse, I used dropbox to deliver E-text to students. I set up a shared file between me and the student. Student could open it whatever device they wished. It was really nice for tablet users because they didn't have to download the book.

On the downside, I had to purchase a TB of space as the free one ran out very quickly.
Good luck!

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Merritt, Angela
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 1:23 PM
To: athen-list at u.washington.edu
Subject: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?

Hi all,
I feel like this has already been addressed, but couldn't find it anywhere. I would like to explore new ways to distribute etext to students. One suggestion was Dropbox. I'm curious if any of you are using it and if you have any tips or suggestions on how to use it effectively for distributing etext. Thank you!

Angela Merritt, Manager
Disability Support Services
Spokane Falls Community College
509.533.3437
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2016 21:53:14 +0000
From: "Merritt, Angela" <Angela.Merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu>
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?
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Leyna, it appears that filelocker is free? That's pretty cool! In my experience with dropbox, if I were to share a file, the student would have to create their own dropbox account in order to retrieve the information. I like the idea of not requiring the student to create an account, and I like that the filelocker download option stays open for two weeks and then goes away. Thanks for sharing!

Angela Merritt, Manager
Disability Support Services
Spokane Falls Community College
509.533.3437
Angela.merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Leyna Bencomo
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 11:17 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?

We are using Filelocker which allows us to upload books and chapters and share them with specific students. When you share them, Filelocker sends the student an email with a link. They stay available for the student to download for 2 weeks and then go away. It's been convenient and successful so far. We have not used it with any blind students yet so I'm not sure about full accessibility.

Leyna Bencomo
Assistive Technology Specialist
Information Technology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, EPC 215
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4202 / lbencomo at uccs.edu<mailto:lbencomo at uccs.edu>
http://www.uccs.edu/~it/
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From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Merritt, Angela
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 11:23 AM
To: athen-list at u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?

Hi all,
I feel like this has already been addressed, but couldn't find it anywhere. I would like to explore new ways to distribute etext to students. One suggestion was Dropbox. I'm curious if any of you are using it and if you have any tips or suggestions on how to use it effectively for distributing etext. Thank you!

Angela Merritt, Manager
Disability Support Services
Spokane Falls Community College
509.533.3437
Angela.merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu<mailto:Angela.merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu>

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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2016 11:56:59 +0000
From: "LaBella, Pam" <plabella at necc.mass.edu>
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network
<athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?
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I use Dropbox for some of our students. I provide them with 3 options for delivering their alt text
I can put the files on a CD - size permitting
I can put them on the student's thumb drive
Or Dropbox

The student does not need to have a DropBox account to retrieve the file. I send them a link to the file and they can download the file to their device. Computer, iPad, iPhone
The student sends me an email notification they were able to retrieve file and after two weeks I remove the file from Dropbox.

Pam

Pam LaBella
Assistive Technology/Alternative Text Specialist
The Learning Accommodations Center
Northern Essex Community College
Behrakis One-Stop Student Services Center SC105
100 Elliot Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
Tel# 978-556-3705

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Merritt, Angela
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 5:53 PM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?

Leyna, it appears that filelocker is free? That's pretty cool! In my experience with dropbox, if I were to share a file, the student would have to create their own dropbox account in order to retrieve the information. I like the idea of not requiring the student to create an account, and I like that the filelocker download option stays open for two weeks and then goes away. Thanks for sharing!

Angela Merritt, Manager
Disability Support Services
Spokane Falls Community College
509.533.3437
Angela.merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu<mailto:Angela.merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu>

From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Leyna Bencomo
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 11:17 AM
To: Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list at u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu>>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?

We are using Filelocker which allows us to upload books and chapters and share them with specific students. When you share them, Filelocker sends the student an email with a link. They stay available for the student to download for 2 weeks and then go away. It's been convenient and successful so far. We have not used it with any blind students yet so I'm not sure about full accessibility.

Leyna Bencomo
Assistive Technology Specialist
Information Technology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, EPC 215
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4202 / lbencomo at uccs.edu<mailto:lbencomo at uccs.edu>
http://www.uccs.edu/~it/
[uccs-signature-email]


From: athen-list [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman13.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Merritt, Angela
Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 11:23 AM
To: athen-list at u.washington.edu<mailto:athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Dropbox for sharing etext?

Hi all,
I feel like this has already been addressed, but couldn't find it anywhere. I would like to explore new ways to distribute etext to students. One suggestion was Dropbox. I'm curious if any of you are using it and if you have any tips or suggestions on how to use it effectively for distributing etext. Thank you!

Angela Merritt, Manager
Disability Support Services
Spokane Falls Community College
509.533.3437
Angela.merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu<mailto:Angela.merritt at sfcc.spokane.edu>

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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2016 17:39:31 +0000
From: Jeffrey Sykes <sykesje at gvsu.edu>
To: "athen-list at u.washington.edu" <athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] IRISPen Air 7 wireless pen scanner
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Hi all,

I have a student who is interested in the IRISPen Air 7 for scanning and TTS. Does anyone have any experience with this, or a similar device? How accurate is the OCR?

Thanks,

Jeff


Regards,

Jeff Sykes
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Disability Support Resources
Grand Valley State University
4015 Zumberge Hall
1 Campus Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401

616-331-2490 Office
616-331-3880 Fax
616-331-3270 TDD

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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2016 18:07:04 +0000
From: "Nast, Joseph M" <Joseph.M.Nast at lonestar.edu>
To: "'Access Technology Higher Education Network'"
<athen-list at u.washington.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Suggestions for Student with Low Vision taking CISCO
Networking classes
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Apart from the expected barriers presented by print material, handwritten white board content, projected images and online instructional material, I'm trying to anticipate other challenges a student with low vision may encounter in a "hands-on" networking classroom.

If any have had experience accommodating students with low vision who need to perform tasks like working with internal server components, wiring, etc. I'd appreciate any and all suggestions you may have.

Thank you!

Joseph M. Nast<mailto:joseph.m.nast at lonestar.edu>
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
office phone: 281.290.3207
office room number: CASA 109f
Lone Star College Cy Fair<http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/>
Counseling, Career, and Disability Services<http://www.lonestar.edu/counseling-services.htm>

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