Technology

Throw away the mouse: using computers without the mouse

Summary: A one-day course demonstrating how computers can be used without the mouse, highlighting the benefits to all users, especially those with sight loss.

• Description
• Learning objectives
• Course presenter
• Who should attend?
• Prior knowledge required
• Comments from previous delegates
• Date, location and cost
• Booking details

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Description

This one-day course is primarily intended to provide participants with an introduction to the way in which computers can be used without the mouse and highlights the benefits to all users, especially those with sight loss. It also aims to raise awareness of a variety of different access technologies that may be used.

The programme will be delivered through personal presentation, video presentation, group discussion, demonstration and, in particular, practical use by participants of a computer with no mouse.

Participants will apply their new knowledge in practical sessions to ensure they have understood the concepts.

Learning objectives

Attending this course will enable you to:

1. understand how an individual with sight loss should use a computer

2. use a computer without mouse or monitor in the same way as someone with sight loss would do

3. identify different technologies that can be used with individuals who have sight loss.

Course presenter

Bob Hall, RNIB Technology Officer, South West.

Who should attend?

This course would be of interest to be teachers, learning support assistants and others who are supporting students with sight loss. It is particularly aimed at those who feel they can’t use a computer without using a mouse.

Prior knowledge required

The only prior knowledge expected is some awareness of the needs of individuals with sight loss and a basic ability to use a computer.

Comments from previous delegates

“Whole thing – excellent.”
Jane Hosmer, Learning Support Manager, Barton Peveril College, Hampshire.

“All sessions were very informative.”
Clive Wilson-Fraser, Resource Technician, University of East London.

“Working in secondary education, it will be a very useful tool. Easy to understand instructions and fact sheets.”
Diane Shaw, Senior Specialist Practitioner, Visually Impaired Service, Stoke.

Date, location and cost

Date: Thursday 5 March 2009

Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm

Venue: RNIB, 105 Judd Street, London

Cost: £150 per person including lunch and refreshments

Booking details

Book now! Download our booking form (MS Word 27KB) and send to the address below. Alternatively for further information or to request an application form to be sent by post, please contact:

Angela Cardoso
Course Co-ordinator
RNIB London and South East Regional Services
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE
Tel: 020 7391 2245
Fax: 020 7391 2195
Email: RNIBLondonandSouthEast@rnib.org.uk

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Last updated: 05/11/2008 17:09