Assistive Technology Assessment and Instruction for People with Visual Impairments
Course #: VISN 661
Description:
This fully online course provides participants with a thorough overview of assessment and instruction techniques for teaching assistive technology to people with visual impairments of all ages. Topics include: task analysis; lesson and training plan development; learning development and evolution of assistive technology skills during instruction; learning theories as applied to children and adults; instructional strategies for assistive technology; conduction assistive technology assessments; making decisions regarding appropriate devices; choosing appropriate learning modalities; justifying recommendations; applying different AT assessment techniques, such as HAAT, WATI, and SETT; ethical issues related to AT assessment and services; and writing AT assessment reports. We will explore ethical issues at AT, evaluation the effectiveness at AT services, using AT with productivity platforms on different operating systems, developing curriculum for teaching screen magnification and screen reading software on different operation systems, developing curriculum for teaching accessible apps on mobile devices, as well as developing curriculum for teaching accessible stand-alone devices, accessible third-party applications, and built-in accessibility features.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite = Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program
Offered in:
2025 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 10774 | - |
Sessler Trinkowsky,Rachael | On-line course | |
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Session:
Spec Prg1
Class Dates:
01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity:
30
Enrolled:
0
Status:
Open
Credits:
4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite = Matriculated student in Vision Studies masters or certificate program
Course Attributes:
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