EDT 2890 - Introduction to Adaptive Technology

Institution:

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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Description:

3-Feb (1 + 2-4) Students registering for the 3-credit class will be expected to complete an additional 30 independent lab hours for a total of 60 lab hours. Prerequisites: Literacy and software application skills equivalent to CMS/CSS 1010 and 1080 (as evidenced by previous course work in high school or college, work, personal experience, or permission of instructor) This course is designed to give students an overview of currently available adaptations that permit people with various disabilities access to computer technology and how it can be used to support teaching and learning. Participants will have an increased awareness and understanding of the challenges presented by various disabilities, as well as an increased awareness of the range of adaptations available, including screen text enlargers, screen-reading systems, alternative keyboards, typing enhancers, alternative entry methods, voice recognition systems, Braille, and scanning and editing techniques to aid the disabled. Students choosing the 3 credit hour option will complete an additional project requiring a minimum of 30 hours to complete. The project requires consultation with and formal approval from the instructor. Restriction: The class will consist of 15 lecture hours and 30 supervised lab hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msudenver.edu/

Phone Number:

(303) 556-3058

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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