This course is part of a series of three integrated courses designed to investigate the uses of electronic technologies in delivering braille instruction. For participants involved or interested in an academic program for preparing Master Special Education Teachers of students with visual impairments, this is one of five core competency courses required to develop competencies needed for teaching children with visual impairments.
The goal of this on-line instructional workshop is to introduce participants to the technologies, techniques, and tools of braille writing and transcribing. This course is designed to present students with detailed instruction on braille, coupled with laboratory activities designed to evaluate new knowledge and skills. The course is designed as a 12-session program covering a wide variety of topics.
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