Discussion

Tech Evaluation Discussion #2

Computer Access

Context

Since this course serves as an introduction to the various kinds of assistive technologies available to patients, we will utilize regular discussion assignments to begin to explore and evaluate assistive technology features to match functional requirements of an individual.

For our second assistive technology evaluation, you will examine your own computer’s accessibility features. Computers often have various settings that you can enable (e.g. voice-over narration for screen-reading) to increase accessibility.

What to do: Review the instructions for this week's discussion posting.

Preparation

Watch the weekly lecture videos and complete the weekly readings.

Instructions

Explore your own computer to determine various accessibility features that it has. Once you have located at least two different features, enable them and proceed to use the features for their intended use. As you are using these features, take notes on how it went.

Once you have completed your exploration, compose a short response (~250 words) to this discussion board that addresses the following:

Identify and briefly describe the accessibility features which you have utilized.
Identify and explain what problems each feature solved—or attempted to solve.
Identify and explain any new problems it created.

Review the grading rubric for additional information regarding requirements for this discussion.

Response Expectations

Review and respond to at least two of your classmates posts identifying similarities and differences in your answers related to your observations.

Please post your initial response by Thursday at 11:59 PM EST.
Please respond to at least two classmates by Saturday at 11:59 PM EST.

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