Two 60-minute sessions
Topics:
OrCam Read and OrCam
Speech to text features
Facial Recognition
Product Recognition
Bar Code Reading
Smart Reading Features
Head worn CCTV devices:
IrisVision
eSight
Eyedaptic
Most appropriate persons to use this technology
Inappropriate persons to use this technology
Advantages of head worn
Disadvantages of head worn
Appropriate activities
Inappropriate use of these devices
Special features of each device
This will be two one hour sessions with Dr. Judkins and hopefully vendors from each company either live or with recorded demonstrations of their products. Live hands-on demonstrations and instruction will be the preferred mode of teaching but sessions will be recorded for review. Dr. Judkins will attempt to secure demonstration devices from the vendors for each session.
Number of seat hours earned: 2
USBE Credit: 1

MEETING TIMES TBD

In these training sessions, we will focus on educating students to use the BrailleSense independently and proficiently to its fullest potential. This will include system navigation, applying settings, folder and file management, internet connection, keeping devices updated, personal organization, word processing, math and calculation, email and internet navigation, and much more.
Modality: Cohort meeting live on Zoom; sessions recorded
Number of seat hours earned: 6
USBE Credits: 2

In this training module, participants will learn to teach their students how to set up Voiceover on an iPad in order to use it to edit text. They will also explore the various methods of inputting text into their device using Voiceover gestures. In addition, participants will learn to teach their students how to set up a hardware keyboard or braille display to interact with their device as well as more seamless methods to edit lengthy text on an iPad.
Modality: Synchronous with recorded Zoom Sessions
Number of seat hours earned: 7
USBE Credits: 2

Two 60-minute sessions
During these presentations, participants will learn how to include other sensory modalities such as vestibular, proprioceptive, olfactory, and gustatory stimulation/response in a comprehensive Learning Media Assessment for students with multiple impairments. Using the Sensory Learning Kit from APH, participants will have hands-on opportunities to utilize the materials in order to collect data for the LMA. In addition, participants will learn to collect data with low and high assistive technology devices to document and analyze how their students are utilizing these tools to learn.
Modality: In-Person at Outreach Conference; session recorded
Number of seat hours earned: 2
USBE Credit: 1

MEETING TIMES TBD

Six 60-minute sessions
In this training module, participants will learn how to teach their students to use PowerPoint and Google Slides with JAWS. First, they will be able to teach their students to navigate a PowerPoint presentation using JAWS, then how to navigate Google Slides as well. Then, they will learn how to insert new slides and edit them with text. They will also be able to teach their students how to access a slideshow using a braille display with JAWS muted. Lastly, we will practice the same principles in how to set up a slideshow in Google Slides in the same manner.
Modality: Synchronous over recorded Zoom sessions
Seat Hours: 6
USBE Credits: 2

Six 60-minute sessions
Tuesdays: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

This training module will focus on foundations and principles for teaching students to discriminate tactile symbols, and to read, analyze, and effectively apply the information in tactile graphics. We will discuss methods for creating meaningful and relevant tactile graphics, and examine the tools that teachers and students can use to produce them. We will explore the differences between and purposes for using a variety of graphics, including real-object, collage, tooled, embossed, and electronic display.
Modality: Live cohort on Zoom; sessions recorded
Number of seat hours earned: 6
USBE Credits: 2

Four 60-minute sessions
Mondays: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

In this training module, students will become proficient in changing system settings, applying system updates, and connecting and managing Bluetooth braille displays and peripherals. Students will also be able to select an appropriate power plan for their laptop and understand how to successfully navigate the Start Menu, the taskbar, and other important system dialogues within the windows environment.
Modality: Cohort meeting live on Zoom; sessions recorded
Number of seat hours earned: 4
USBE Credit: 1

Two 60-minute sessions
Mondays: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

In this training module, participants will learn how to utilize Forced Choice to teach students with multiple disabilities and CVI how to use eye gaze meaningfully. Before attempting high tech devices, learn to teach your student to use eye gaze purposefully. The developmental stages of the Communication Matrix will be reviewed and used as a baseline to determine the appropriateness of eye gaze as well as a review of the CVI range. We will discuss utilizing a progression of teaching from real objects to collage/tactile representations to pictures or raised-line drawings.
Modality: Live Cohort with Recorded Zoom sessions
Number of seat hours earned: 2
USBE Credit: 1