Assistive Computer Technology
Assistive Computer Technology
Assistive Computer Technology (ACT) courses are designed for students with disabilities.
Credit Courses
This course is designed to teach students basic keyboarding computer skills, techniques and assistive computer technology that will enable them to be successful in accessing the computer. Specifically, the course will review ergonomics, software that will accommodate students with disabilities (Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, Read & Write and other assistive technology tools). Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized weekly typing tutorials and MS Word assignments that will focus on developing keyboarding skills and office production.
This course is designed to teach students basic computer skills and assistive computer technology that will enable them to be successful in utilizing various industry standard platforms, such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs. Students will review software that accommodates students with disabilities, such as Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and TextHelp. In addition, they will be introduced to other assistive computer technology tools and and alternative applications. Students will practice skills in individualized weekly computer-oriented assignments that will focus on developing better awareness of assistive computer technology skills, tools, and software and their application in the home and work environment.
This course is designed to teach students basic internet computer skills, techniques and assistive computer technology that will enable them to be successful in accessing the World Wide Web and e-mail. Specifically, the course will review software that will accommodate students with disabilities (e.g. JAWS, Kurzweil, TextHelp Read and Write, and ReadPlease) to aid in using the internet. Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized weekly research, presentations and website review assignments that will focus on developing better overall research skills, as well as computing skills.
This course is designed to teach students computer skills, techniques, and assistive computer technology that will enable them to be successful in mainstream English. Specifically, the course will review software that will accommodate students with learning disabilities (such as Kurzweil 3000, Read and Write, Inspiration, and MS Word). Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized writing assignments that will focus on writing skills.
Noncredit Courses
This course is designed to teach students basic keyboarding computer skills, techniques, and assistive computer technology that will enable them to be successful in accessing the computer. Students will review ergonomics, software that will accommodate students with disabilities (such as Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, Read & Write), and other assistive technology tools. Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized weekly typing tutorials and MS Word assignments that will focus on developing keyboarding skills and mastery of assistive computer software.
This course is designed to teach students basic computer skills and assistive computer technology that will enable them to be successful in utilizing various industry standard platforms, such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs. Students will review software that accommodates students with disabilities, such as Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and TextHelp. In addition, they will be introduced to other assistive computer technology tools and alternative applications. Students will practice skills in individualized weekly computer oriented assignments that will focus on developing better awareness of assistive computer technology skills, tools, and software and their application in the home and work environment. This is a non-credit course, non-degree applicable.
This course is designed to teach students computer skills, techniques, and assistive computer technology that will enable them to successfully complete writing projects at home and in the workplace. Students will review English basics, including grammar, sentence structure, composition, and writing skills. Focus will be on introducing software that will accommodate students with disabilities (such as Kurzweil 3000, Read and Write, Inspiration, and MS Word). Students will utilize and practice skills in individualized writing assignments that will focus on writing skills.