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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Certainly, a high end student may not need a course. However, we
encourage such students to take the course because they make great candidates
for work study staff to assist students who do need to take the course.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Below is our common course info. entry for a 3-credit version of
DNS we used to teach. We teach a scaled down 1 credit version because our population
of students had greater needs & couldn’t keep pace with the 3 credit
version.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Our course is intended for the following types of students:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-right:3.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1)<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Significant
impairments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-right:3.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2)<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Little/no
PC skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-right:3.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3)<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>PC
access training.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-right:3.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4)<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>A bridge
course before they can take other courses that involve a significant amt. of
word processing &/or the use of other PC applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-right:3.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5)<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>As I
mentioned above: Higher end students with disabilities that, although they may
not need the course, would be great candidates for being work study students in
our AT lab. On rare occasion for really high end students, we permit concurrent
enrollment in the course with the work study employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Course Description: <span style='font-size:11.0pt;
color:black'>Introduces assistive technology and alternative methods for
utilization of computer systems. Depending upon student need or interest,
the student selects the AT or method. Options include voice recognition,
screen readers, screen enlargement, keyboard modification, word predication,
reading enhancement programs and alternative data entry methods.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Standard Competencies<br>
<b>Competencies View:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Compare
the use of various assistive technology or alternative methods to
determine and use best practices <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Apply
basic microcomputer skills: logon, start application program, start
assistive technology, minimize and maximize programs, exit programs,
logoff. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Demonstrate
the use of Help to get Help from General Menu, in specific dialog boxes,
and find specific topics in help. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Use
file feature to create new documents and open existing documents. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Control
print functions to print full, multiple and partial documents. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Compare
and choose between Save and Save As to save documents with designated name
and location. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Control
data entry features with the most efficient method to enter new text and
codes, edit existing text and codes, and delete text and codes. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Determine
most efficient selection method and demonstrate use to select text and
codes. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Identify,
compare, determine usage, and apply document enhancement features: <o:p></o:p></li>
<ol start=1 type=A>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
Text appearance features: convert case, word attributes, relative size,
document font face<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
Line format features: line spacing, center, flush right, flush right with
dot leader<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
Paragraph format features: DropCap, borders and fill, indent, hanging
indent and dual indent <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
Margin changes<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
Page format features: center pages, place page numbers in specified
location, page border/fill<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
Graphics<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'> Identify,
compare, determine usage and apply document correction and writing
enhancement features: <o:p></o:p></li>
<ol start=1 type=A>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
Text and code editing<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
The most efficient cursor movement and editing method: find and replace,
go to, bookmarks, cut, copy and paste, shortcuts, commands, alternative
keystrokes<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
The Spell check feature: complete standard spell check of document, word
recognition, global characters to find the correct spelling<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
The Thesaurus: find alternative words, look up the meaning of words<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1'>
The Grammatik feature: improve document grammar.<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;
margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:39.0pt;text-indent:-39.0pt;mso-text-indent-alt:
-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span>XI.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span><![endif]> Identify and apply basic file management
procedures: create, save, and open files<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;
margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:39.0pt;text-indent:-39.0pt;mso-text-indent-alt:
-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span>XII.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span><![endif]> Design method, organize structure and
record the process to complete all the above including the adjustments or
modifications needed for the assistive technology or alternative method used.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Topical Outline<br>
<b>Outline View:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<ol start=1 type=I>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Create, Save,
Close and Print<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Open, Edit,
Help<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Help<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Spell,
Thesaurus<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Thesaurus<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Grammar Check<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Fonts, Convert
Case<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Line Format<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'> Paragraph
Format<o:p></o:p></li>
</ol>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;
margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:39.0pt;text-indent:-39.0pt;mso-text-indent-alt:
-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span>X.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span><![endif]> Justification and Margins<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;
margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:39.0pt;text-indent:-39.0pt;mso-text-indent-alt:
-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span>XI.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span><![endif]> Page Format<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:3.0pt;
margin-bottom:5.0pt;margin-left:39.0pt;text-indent:-39.0pt;mso-text-indent-alt:
-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:
Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span>XII.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span><![endif]> Graphics<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Thank you,</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Michael
Nusen<br>
Coordinator, OASIS/CAC<br>
(Office of Accommodative Services and Instructional Support/Computer Access
Center)<br>
Pikes Peak Community College<br>
</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:michael.nusen@ppcc.edu"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>michael.nusen@ppcc.edu</span></a><br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>719-502-3022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>
athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Carol
Raymundo<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:12 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Access Technology Higher Education Network<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Athen] DNS mini course?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>The class offered
here is really aimed for students in our Business Technology programs and
it moves very fast (legal secretary, medical office specialist, ect.).
They cover every aspect of controlling the computer with DNS (internet, MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, windows) and get very detailed with formatting in MS
Word and other programs. I think it's to much for what students need and I
agree that it can be fairly quick to get someone started. Three students who I
work with have attempted to take the class this year and have not passed. I
don't want them to have this level of frustration for something that could be a
lot easier. If I have students who begin in Fall I can't get them started using
DNS because the class is offered only in winter and spring terms, it just
doesn't make sense to me.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><br>
>>> "Kelmer, Susan M." <SKelmer@stlcc.edu> 3/12/2009
5:51 AM >>><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>To be honest, I think Dragon is so easy to use that I have never
done more than spend a few hours training a student to use it. I'd never
heard of a class to actually teach a large number to use it. It is pretty
easy once you've sat down in front of it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>What kinds of things are being taught in the class?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Susan Kelmer<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><i><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Adaptive
Technology Specialist/<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><i><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Lab
Coordinator, Campus Labs and Classrooms<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><i><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>St.
Louis Community College - Meramec<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><i><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>314-984-7951<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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