[nabs] Pros/Cons of Online learning
Rhonda Partain
201park2011 at comcast.net
Mon Aug 1 19:07:20 EDT 2011
Being able to make place markers for Blackboard is very helpful in finding assignments and grades. Later gversions of Jaws work really well with Blackboard.
Rhonda Partain
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Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 5:21 PM
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Linda,
Yes most certainly; newer versions of jaws can do more and have enhanced features.
For instance blackboard is more accessible with later versions of jaws. Filling out forms is easier too with its new auto forms mode in jaws 10.
I have certainly noticed more information and eas of access to the internet with later versions of jaws. You can add place markers, read tables easier, and make custom labels for links with newer versions of jaws. This most definitely helps in online classes and online research.
Ashley
From: linda green
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 6:56 AM
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Subject: Re: [nabs] Pros/Cons of Online learning
Guys-
As I have been reading the issues of accessiblity of Jaws with MML - this seems like one of the cons with online learning accessibility. I use Zoomtext and have not had too many issues with accessing info.
So does having different editions of Jaws affect access to online class?
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From: 201park2011 at comcast.net
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Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 01:29:56 -0400
Subject: Re: [nabs] Pros/Cons of Online learning
Rehab counseling....just starting August 24th. It is an accellerated program, 16 months! classes run in 8 week blocks. Each semester has two blocks. I'll have two classes the first 8 weeks, and three the next. I've never taken three classes in an 8 week period before. It is a lot of work putting a 16 weeks worth of class in to only 8 weeks; I can only imagine how it will be trying to do three classes in such a short time frame. I must make a schedule and stick to it. I am not working so I have plenty of time to schedule and use. Good luck with finishing your degree and finding a job you will like.
Rhonda
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From: Liz Bottner
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Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 10:06 PM
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Rhonda,
Are you doing Rehab counseling or teaching? I am in my last year of my Masters in rehab teaching at Northern Illinois University.
Take care, and good luck in grad school!
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From: nabs-bounces at acb.org [mailto:nabs-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Rhonda Partain
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 3:56 PM
To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students.
Subject: Re: [nabs] Pros/Cons of Online learning
I received my undergrad degree from Liberty University they have total online programs. Blackboard works well with Jaws. There is a large number of students so sometimes it took a few days to hear from disability services. The classes run in 8 week cycles, so there is a lot of work to be completed in a short amount of time. I didn't like having no personal contact with another human. Most questions were answered via email. I did have one instructor who put his phone number on the contact information and he proved to be a great help when I couldn't access the text in a Powerpoint presentation. One needs to be self disciplined and keep a schedule if online learning is to be a success. I am now taking or rather will be starting masters in rehabilitation classes at the University of Kentucky. They have a totally online program. I have spoken with the director of the program and the disability office person several times. I love being able to talk to another person versus waiting for an email response. On line learning is great, no worries about transportation, work any time. If I wake up at 3 in the morning and can't sleep I always have some reading I can do. If you learn best via interaction with others, listening to a lecture, interacting with fellow students then online learning may not be the best choice for you.
Rhonda Partain
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From: Icewolf
To: Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind Students.
Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 4:24 PM
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Hello,
I am currently pursuing an online bachelors degree from DeVry University in Computer Information Systems. There are some defininte challenges. One challenge is not being in a class with others and the Professor who can help if you have problems with accessibility issues. Another one is that it may take a couple of days for the professor to get back to you if you have questions. There are some things that I do really like. One is being able to work on assignments during the week on my own time. Another is I get to use the computer or other devices that I am comfortable with and already know.
Hope this helps some,
Greg Wocher
Yesterday is forever gone, tomorrow may never come, today is the day of all days.
On 7/29/2011 12:03 PM, linda green wrote:
Hey Guys:
I wanted to get your views on online learning (for those who take classes online or don't take online classes).
What have been challenges or successes in accessing classes online?
Thanks,
linda
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