JAWS is a screen-reading software.
This course is designed for individuals who will be teaching a student with a visual impairment how to use Microsoft Word using JAWS. This course uses Microsoft Word versions older than 2010. Participants should be computer literate. However, participants do not need to be experienced JAWS users.
Learn the Basics of JAWS and Microsoft Word
- Learn the basics of JAWS
- The course will provide a detailed introduction or quick review, depending on the skill level of the participants
- Navigate with JAWS
- Use the Windows Key
- Create, edit, format, and save documents
Learn Instructional Strategies
You will receive Teaching Word Using JAWS for Windows from DeWitt & Associates. This book provides a curriculum for teaching students and includes a CD. You will also receive tip sheets and tactile graphics to enhance lesson plans.
The workshop will cover the first six lesson plans from the curriculum in Teaching Word Using JAWS for Windows. You can schedule Part 2 of this workshop series to review the final six lessons.
You will be added to the MDE-LIO technology listserv after completing the workshop. As a member of the listserv, you can connect with other professionals who have completed an MDE-LIO technology workshop. Use the listserv to share ideas, ask questions, or help answer someone else’s question about assistive technology. MDE-LIO also shares helpful tips on a regular basis.