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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
EDAC D245.
Course Title (CB02)
Assistive Technology Access (Windows)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course is a development of basic skills in the use of computer access technologies to enhance the ability of students with disabilities to access and use computer technology in the context of word processing and other relevant applications.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a nontransferable, stand-alone course where students with disabilities acquire requisite assistive computer technology skills for use with word processing and other applications to produce documents that support their regular curriculum.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Formerly Statement
(Formerly SPED D245.)

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours3.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
36.0
Total
48.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Assignments

  1. Skill development through weekly lab assignments on computer
  2. Readings in syllabus/handouts
  3. Creation of word processing document

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Completion of weekly lab assignments including Word documents while using assistive computer technology appropriate to each student's needs.
  2. Final exam and demonstration of ability to access the computer for basic computer management, word processing, and Internet browsing while independently using assistive computer technology appropriate to their needs.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • One USB mass storage device
Essential College Facilities:
  • Classroom equipped with at least 20 up-to-date Windows computers installed with a basic suite of assistive technology programs used on the campus

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Course syllabus/handouts
Lambert, J. (2019). Microsoft Word 2019 Step by Step. 1st Edition. Pearson.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Cook, Albert "Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice" 4th Edition

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify and describe features of assistive computer technology required by the student's functional limitations
  • Select and configure custom features of assistive computer technology to meet individual access needs for word processing and other relevant applications
  • Demonstrate ability to independently use appropriate assistive computer technology in the context of basic word processing

CSLOs

  • Develop the ability to independently employ assistive computer technology appropriate to their needs in the context of basic computer management, word processing, and Internet browsing.

Outline

  1. Identify and describe features of assistive computer technology required by the student's functional limitations
    1. Basics of microcomputers in conjunction with access technology
      1. Basic microcomputer parts and their functions
      2. Disk or other storage device handling
      3. Basic operating system commands
      4. Keyboard layout
      5. Help systems
    2. Based on group and individual needs, adapted technology may include, but not be limited to, use of:
      1. Keyboard input adaptation software for students with mobility impairments
      2. Real time spell check and thesaurus software
      3. Screen-readers, Text-to-Speech, and Speech recognition software and hardware for students who are Blind/Visually-impaired, students with Learning Disabilities, and/or students with mobility impairments
      4. Specialized word processing environments for students with mobility impairments, Learning Disabilities, and/or students who are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
  2. Select and configure custom features of assistive computer technology to meet individual access needs for word processing and other relevant applications
    1. Keyboard adaptation software
      1. Terminology
      2. Configurations to compensate for physical limitations
    2. Proofing Tools
      1. On-line concepts
      2. Access dictionary/search/"hot" keys
      3. Replacement features
      4. Customizing features
    3. Large print software and hardware
      1. Text size and color (if applicable) selection and adjustment
      2. Cursor track function
      3. Single line option
    4. Screen reading and speech output software and hardware
      1. Synthetic speech
      2. Physical screen layout spatial considerations
      3. Keyboard-only shortcuts and techniques to check for errors, confirm letter and word choices.
      4. Corrections
      5. File navigation techniques
        1. Understanding and manipulating speech output
        2. Cursor position and movement as contrasted with screen pointer
  3. Demonstrate ability to independently use appropriate assistive computer technology in the context of basic word processing
    1. Basic word processing concepts
      1. File
      2. Margins
      3. Word wrap
      4. Edit
      5. Format
      6. Pagination
    2. Procedure to open, edit and print basic document
      1. Cursor movement
      2. Delete, insert, edit text
      3. Indenting, line spacing, setting tabs
      4. Copy and move text
      5. Print
      6. Save and retrieve documents
    3. Program specific commands within specialized environments, e.g. such as:
      1. Accessibility Options Control Panel
      2. Screen reading applications for blind users
      3. Speech recognition applications
      4. Screen enlarging software
      5. Mind-mapping/Brainstorming software
      6. Scanning and reading software
      7. Microsoft Word
      8. Document Scanners
      9. Headset Microphones
      10. Electronic Adjustable Tables
      11. CCTV Enlarging systems
    4. Creation of a simple document, e.g. business letter, essay format

Lab Topics

  1. Computer technology
  2. Custom features of computer technology
  3. Assistive computer technology
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