Chapter 4- Access to Computers by https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn By: Liz Reid en-us 2018-04-08 21:13:25 UTC 2025-04-11 14:59:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Importance of Computers ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249584602
  • The ability to access a computer may be some students only way to learn new skills, participate in classroom activities, demonstrate their knowledge, and interact with other people. 
  • Finding a reliable access method is the key to opening many doors for learning and developing. 
    • ]]>     2018-04-08 21:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249584602     SETT ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249584772
  • The Decision Making Guide follows the SETT (Student, Environment, Task, and Tool) format with a subcategory of Sensory Considerations included with Student and Environment. 
  • The questions posed in the guide are not intended to be all inclusive but rather to consider as many factors as possible in order to identify and ultimately try appropriate assistive technology tools and strategies for their students. 
    • ]]>     2018-04-08 21:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249584772     ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249585259 2018-04-08 21:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249585259 Positioning of the Student and Equipment ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249585429 Students need to be properly positioned in a way that works for them to use a computer.
    Examples:
    • Use a non-slip surface on the chair to prevent slipping. 
    • Adjust the height and positioning of keyboards and monitors
    • Foot rests, wrist rests, arm rests
    • Angle the keyboard especially if they are using a pointing device 

    ]]>     2018-04-08 21:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249585429     Tricks and Adaptations ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249586039 There are a variety of built in tools within computers that accommodate students as well as adaptations that can be made to keyboards to benefit students. There are also adaptations that can be made to the rate of the computer and the mouse.]]> 2018-04-08 21:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249586039 Types of Alternative Keyboards ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249586464 The traditional keyboard may not be ideal for students who will not touch type, who type with one hand, or students with cognitive diffucluties. 
    Some examples of alternative keyboards are:
    • Alphabetical
    • Dvorak
    • Ergonomic
    • One-Handed
    • Wireless
    • Miniature/Compact
    • Enlarged
    • Programmable
    • Onscreen
    ]]>     2018-04-08 21:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249586464     Mouse Alternatives ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249586751 Not all students benefit from a standard mouse.
    Alternative examples:
    • Keyboard shortcuts
    • Mouse Keys
    • Left handed/ Ergonomic
    • Wireless
    • One Button
    • Touchpad/Trackpad
    • Trackball
    • Joystick
    • Touchscreen
    • Foot-controlled Mouse
    • Head-controlled Mouse
    • Dwell Selection
    ]]>     2018-04-08 21:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249586751     Speech Recognition Software ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249587105
  • Speech recognition software converts spoken words into a microphone into text or commands. Speech recognition may work for some students with keyboarding problems but they must have clear, consistent speech, an understanding of how the system works, be able to compose and dictate clear well-written sentences, review what the text has dictated, motivation, and support from teachers. 
  • The most common speech recognition software is Dragon NaturallySpeakingAl 
    • ]]>     2018-04-08 21:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249587105     Switch Access ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249587564
  • Morse Code- uses two switches and adaptive software to enter keyboard characters into a word processor.
  • Switch access is slow and tedious but can be a successful access method.
  • A switch site must be determined for it to be used. It involves finding a consistent, controlled movement that can be easily repeated many times.
  • Different modes of scanning can be used- automatic, single switch step, two switch step, or inverse.
  • There are mechanical and electrical switches. 
    • ]]>     2018-04-08 21:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249587564     Assessment ereid42 https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249590281 2018-04-08 22:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ereid42/72drlftxg5kn/wish/249590281