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Learn the basics of the QWERTY Keyboard BrailleNote, including how to access the Internet and create and print documents in braille. The QWERTY keyboard is the standard keyboard used with most computers. Instructional strategies are also taught.
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Learn the basics of BrailleNote, including how to access the Internet and create and print documents in braille. Instructional strategies are also taught. VoiceNote users can also participate in the workshop.
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Learn advanced QWERTY Keyboard BrailleNote skills, such as extensive Internet navigation, formatting documents to share them with non-Braille readers, and using the computer Braille code. These are key skills for helping students advance in their academic and professional careers. Instructional strategies are also taught.
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Learn advanced BrailleNote skills, such as extensive Internet navigation, formatting documents to share them with non-braille readers, and using the computer braille code. These are key skills for helping students advance in their academic and professional careers. Instructional strategies are also taught.
Participants
Who
Individuals working with students who are BVI, including:
- Teachers and BVI teacher consultants
- Paraprofessionals
- Parents
- College students
Equipment
- MDE-LIO will provide BrailleNotes for participants to use
- Participants need to provide their own braille embosser and printer
Credits
Request credits when registering for the workshop.
- State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs)
- Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREPs)
Cost
Teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel: $75
Parents/family and college students: $37.50