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How Do People Use The Computer Without Hands - 2 views

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shared by Robbie Reed on 30 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Robbie Reed on 30 Mar 13
     
    A short article which examines how people without hands are able to use computers.
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Web4AllLearners - Hearing Impaired and Web 2.0 Vodcasting_Video Conferencing - 7 views

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shared by Jeff Lake on 26 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Having realized this potential problem school districts are now scrambling to incorporate Web 2. 0 tools for the hearing-impaired into their lesson plans
  • way this is being done is through Vodcasting and video conferencing
  • The lessons are videos in sign language which explain the purpose of the material to the study are a quiz or exercise
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  • One of the biggest benefits is the ability to pause or reply to video
  • exploit visual means. For example they could record a lecture in sign language, use a desktop PC, a White Board, are a PowerPoint presentation containing support and explanations and sign language videos
  • Jeff Lake on 26 Mar 13
     
    I choose to bookmark this page due it addresses how individuals with hearing impairments can access and overcome their disibiliites using web 2.0 technologies in the classroom. I bookmarked it as it introduced a new concept called vodcasting. Vodcasting is lessons recorded as video. It is similar to podcasting, but it is purely video with no sound. A teacher could create a podcast for their students from a lecture, and a vodcast for hearing impaired students using a similar web 2.0 technology. The vodcast would be in sign language and the podcast would be sound.
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  • Lauren Hatch on 27 Mar 13
     
    Jeff, Thanks for sharing this page! I have never heard of Vodcasting before and it sounds like a great idea for hearing impaired students. Nine year ago, I had a child in my room who was completely deaf. She had an interpreter with her most of the time, but she was definitely faced with barriers and the others students weren't. That was so hard to see and deal with as an educator! This girl as so bright and I could tell she always wanted more interaction with me and the rest of the class. Love that the Vodcast and Podcast can go hand in hand and provide the same content.
  • Melanie Pavlides on 28 Mar 13
     
    Jeff, Great site you found. I think that it is amazing that Vodcasting is proven in teaching a foreign language to hearing impaired students and just think that could not be done 10 years ago. We have come a long way with technology that it can be used for a multitude of people and can be an effective way to help bridge the gap for educators to reach more students. I also like that you can pause or reply the Vodcast making it so user friendly for students to use.
  • carmin karasic on 08 Apr 13
     
    Nice use of Diigo deeplinks! I think it is interesting that you bookmarked the original Web for All Learners wiki that I created for a former 6019 classes! lol!
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Alex's Web Design Blog - Colour Blindness and Web Design - 2 views

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shared by Marianne Finocchiaro on 26 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Marianne Finocchiaro on 26 Mar 13
     
    Before this week's reading, I never considered color-blindness as a physical disability. I don't know why - my father-in-law is color-blind so I am very aware of the problem. I chose this bookmark because it contains some simple steps that can be used to make your website easier to read for someone with color-blindness. Since the very definition of Web 2.0 involves user created content, blogs, website, etc. - I feel that it is very easy to follow the simple steps described in this blog posting when participating in Web 2.0 techniques.
  • Kathy Barringer on 27 Mar 13
     
    Marianne, I have a brother that is color blind. I have always known about this, but never have I heard him ever complain about it in any way except that he doesn't match his socks very well. He says that he really never pays attention to it and just deals with it. I don't know that I know anyone else that is color blind. I read that there are different levels of severity to color blindness, so maybe my brother is very mild. Like you, I really have never considered this as a physical disability. I do on the other hand have a cousin that is totally blind, which I know is not anything to do with this, except, that is what I guess I consider a physcial disability. Interesting blog. Made me think a little! :)
  • Jeff Lake on 27 Mar 13
     
    Marianne, This website is so extremely useful. Thank you for finding, bookmarking and sharing. The site did an excellent job of listing and analyzing various Web 2.0 technolgies and I thought it was really beneficial to see how they rated them, Once that stuck out at me that I have never heard of was Access Menu. This Web 2.0 seemed to be rated extremely high for nearly every disability. Have you ever heard or used Access Menu before? I am going to do a bit of exploring, but it interested me to know if you or anyone for that matter has used Access Menu. Once again thanks for researching and sharing this site. I am going to share it with staff members in my building as well as our Special Services/Needs/Ed Departments. Awesome resource. Jeff
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WebAIM: Introduction to Web Accessibility - 2 views

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shared by Lauren Hatch on 26 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Lauren Hatch on 26 Mar 13
     
    I chose to bookmark this webpage as it really made me think about the topic at hand. The internet offers opportunities to people with disabilities that were once unavailable. However, if a website is not created with web accessibility in mind, it really limits the users who could benefit the most. It is easy to understand as it provides great examples with links to more inforamtion as well as videos to watch on the topic. Great resource!
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  • Kathy Barringer on 27 Mar 13
     
    Lauren, I too chose this bookmark and then noticed that you had beat me to the drawing board! But that's great, because it shows that it is a resourceful site. I enjoyed viewing the videos that are on this first page that is bookmarked. It really makes you think differently about how things can be difficult for people with disabilities.
  • Lauren Hatch on 27 Mar 13
     
    Kathy, Great minds think alike! I'm glad you enjoyed it too. :)
  • Melanie Pavlides on 28 Mar 13
     
    Lauren, This is a great site. I learned a lot navigating through it. I was especially touch by the two videos on the site. I sometimes get so closed off to what is around me and sometimes I need to take a god look around me to see what is going on. I liked how the site questioned why certain things are not offered all the time like captions on video and how they would not only be helpful to people that are hearing impaired by to everyone. Thanks for your research.
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