Assistive Technology Resource Guide - Minnesota



Assistive Technology Training Task List Assessment FormJanuary 2015This form is designed to assist Assistive technology trainers in providing concise and accurate information to SSB counselors as to what material has been covered during a client’s technology training. The task list contains a table for filling out client information and is broken down in to categories that can be navigated by heading. Under each category is a table containing a header row describing what information is being requested along with a list of tasks pertaining to that specific group. The following instructions will assist you in how to fill out this form. Complete the Pre Score and Pre Comments columns prior to starting training. Complete the Final Score and Final Comments columns once all training is finished. Rate each task using the following scale:Subject area does not apply to student; magnification for a totally blind student. Student has no experience in this subject area. Student has some knowledge of subject area but will need significant training to become independent. Student is reliant on repeated verbal and/or physical prompts to complete tasks.Student has knowledge of the subject area and is semi-independent with verbal prompts. Student can demonstrate task with the instructor available at all times for questions and prompts.Student has in depth knowledge of subject and can perform most tasks with no prompting from the instructor. Student might be uncertain how to proceed on a few tasks and feels more comfortable with instructor available to answer questions.Student demonstrates complete independence on tasks. Student has in depth knowledge of subject area and feels comfortable completing tasks without the presence of the instructor. Student can complete tasks efficiently, with minimal errors. Instructor NameStudent NamePre-Assessment DateFinal Assessment DateAssistive Technology Resource Guide(1 to 2 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsFind and Open AT Resource GuideLocate Device Serial NumbersLocate software Serial Numbers/Product KeysBack up AT Resource Guide and Serial NumbersNavigate AT Resource guide with Screen Reader or MagnifierLocate Hardware and Software Technical Support Contact InformationReview the Technical Support ProcessIdentify Additional Sections and Available Information in Resource GuideUsing a Screen Reader(15 to 30 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsScreen and Document Reading CommandsDialog Box Reading CommandsDifferent Cursors and Their CommandsAdjusting Screen Reader SettingsSpeech SettingsScreen EchoKeyboard EchoVerbosity SettingsSwitching SettingsChanging PronunciationSaving SettingsRestoring Default SettingsDifferent Keyboard LayoutsUsing Help FeaturesKeyboard HelpScreen Sensitive HelpEvoking HelpWindows HelpApp Specific HelpUsing Items in Help MenuOtherWindows XP/Vista/7/8(30 to 50 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsStart and Exit ProgramsSwitch Between ProgramsMenu Bar & Pulldown NavigationDialog Box NavigationFile ManagementBrowsing Files & Folders Using My Computer & Windows ExplorerAdjusting View SettingsOpen Files and FoldersMove, Copy, & Delete Files & FoldersSearch for Files and FoldersRestore Files & Folders from Recycle BinEmpty Recycle binPrintingSetup a PrinterPrint a FileManage a Print QueueUsing Task TrayComputer MaintenanceUpdate & Use Virus CheckerUpdate & Use Anti-Spyware ProgramObtain & Install Windows UpdatesRun disk Maintenance Utilities like Disk Clean-up and DefragOtherWindows 7/8 for Upgrading Windows Users(5 to 10 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsSettingsWindows Explorer/My ComputerControl PanelOther DifferencesOtherMicrosoft Word(25 to 50 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsStart & Exit the programSave & Retrieve Documents from Documents FolderSave & Retrieve Documents from Other FoldersEntering TextMoving the CursorEditing TextSelecting TextCut, copy, and Paste TextFormatting TextAlign TextAdjust Font & font SizeBold, Underline, & Italicize TextIdentify Font & formattingModify Default Formatting SettingsUsing Spell checkUsing Grammar CheckUsing Find, Fine & ReplaceBulleted & Numberd Lists, OutlinesWorking with TablesPrint documentsWriting Term Papers (For Students)Create title pageInsert Foot & end NotesCreate Headers & FootersInsert page NumbersPrintingSetup Mail MergeConverting Between Versions of MS WordOtherInternet Explorer(20 to 50 hours)TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsUnderstanding Wired & Wireless Internet ConnectionsDefine Common Terms & conceptsOnline SafetyReading & Navigating Web pagesFilling Out Online FormsUsing a Search EngineDealing with CAPTCHA’sUsing a Resume Posting Site like MN worksUsing Job Search Site like Using Book Download Sites like Bookshare & learning AllyOnline Banking SitesUsing Social networking Sites like Facebook & Linked-InUsing TwitterOtherMicrosoft Excel(25 to 50 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsMove Around in a SpreadsheetEntering & Editing InformationSelecting RangesCut, Copy, & Paste FormulasCreate & Edit FormulasInsert & Delete Rows & ColumnsAdd, Move, and Delete WorksheetsCreating ChartsFormat Spreadsheets for PrintingUsing Screen Reader Help Features to learn Excel CommandsTechniques for Reading Unfamiliar SpreadsheetsOtherE-Mail Programs such as Microsoft Outlook(15 to 50 hours – 15 hours approximately for basic E-mail) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsE-mailE-mail Safety TopicsVirusesChain MessagesHoaxes, Scams, and PhishingReading MessagesReplying to MessagesForwarding messagesDeleting MessagesOpen, Save, & Save AttachmentsOrganize messages into FoldersSaving MessagesSearch for MessagesWork with File AttachmentsOther E-mail ProgramsWeb-based E-mail like Gmail & HotmailOther E-mail clients like Eudora & ThunderbirdCalendarReading the CalendarMove Around the CalendarReading AppointmentsCreate & Edit AppointmentsCreate Recurring AppointmentsDelete AppointmentsSetting RemindersContactsReview ContactsCreate & Edit ContactsDelete ContactsSearch for ContactsTasksReview TasksCreate & Edit TasksOrganize TasksSet RemindersOtherMicrosoft PowerPoint(10 to 30 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsRead/Navigate PresentationsSwitch Between & Reading PanesMove to Desired SlideRead a SlideshowCreate & Edit PresentationsCreate SlidesAdd Slides to a PresentationMove SlidesUse AnimationsDelete SlidesOtherKurzweil 1000/Open Book(10 to 20 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsScan & Read Print DocumentsStart & Cancel a ScanStart & Stop ReadingRead by Line, Sentence, word, Letter, etc.Navigate & Read TablesErase PagesUse Help Key to Learn Other Key FunctionsScan CurrencyManually Edit Text & Correct ErrorsSave & Retrieve Documents in General FolderWorking with FoldersSwitch Between FoldersCreate New FolderDlete a FolderSave & Retrieve Documents in Other Folders & FormatsOptimizing Scanning SettingsAdjusting SettingsColumn IdentificationSpeech SettingsScanning SettingsRecognition SettingsDisplay SettingsGeneral SettingsSave & Retrieve SettingsScan & Read PDF filesUsing Help FeaturesUsing Help KeyUsing F1 KeyAccess, Read, & Navigate manualSearch for Book & magazines OnlineUse Fax & Photo CopierExporting Scanned Material to MP3 FormatUsing Study Tools (for Students)Printing in BrailleOtherMicrosoft Office 2007, 2010, 2013 for Office 2003 Users(5 to 10 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsAccess & navigate the RibbonAccess Help InformationLearning Frequently Used Keyboard ShortcutsSaving in Office 2003 FormatsOtherUsing Screen Magnification(15 to 30 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsIntro to MagnificationLaunch ZoomText or MagicOrient to User InterfaceAdjust magnificationWindow TypesDeactivate/ActivateMagnificationTracking & AlignmentEnhancements: Pointer, Cursor, color, Focus, & FontSave Settings to Default or Other config FilePanningSpeechSynthesizer SettingsEcho: Keyboard, Mouse, program, VerbosityReaders & SettingsZoomText: SpeakIt Tool, Reading ZonesMisc. OptionsApplication SettingsFreeze Window, QuickView Frame, View LocatorFinders: Desktop, Text, WebProgram Settings/PreferencesAssigning HotkeysHelp Menu & Help SystemProgram UpdatesOtherNote Takers(20 to 50 hours)TaskPre CommentsPost ScoreFinal ScoreFinal CommentsOrientation to the UnitKeyboardMenus & CommandsNavigating with Speech and/or BrailleSettings & ConfigurationSystem SettingsSpeech SettingsBraille SettingsOther SettingsUsing ApplicationsWord ProcessingE-mailInternet BrowsingCalendar & PlannerContactsTasksPowerPoint PresentationsMedia PlayerMessagingRecording AudioStopwatchCalculatorRadioOther Apps & UtilitiesConnections & StorageTypes of Connections (USB, Wireless, Etc.)Storage Cards (Compact Flash, SD)Storing, moving, converting FilesPrint Vs Braille FilesSync to DesktopWhat is SyncSetting up Computer & Note TakerConnectionsSyncing Files, Calendars, Contacts, Etc.PrintingPrinting in InkPrinting in BrailleOtherPortable DAISY Players: VR Stream, BookSense, Etc(5 to 20 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsOrientation to DeviceExplanation of DAISY BooksUsing the ControlsPlaybackAdjusting Settings: Volume, tone, Speed, etc.Navigating within a BookObtaining & Transferring BooksSources of BooksSSB on CDLearning Ally on CDSSB DownloadLearning Ally DownloadNLS on CartridgeNLS DownloadBookshare Download OnlyTransferring Books to DeviceFrom CD: Locating & Copying DataFrom Downloading: Locating Unzipping, & Copying DataUsing download Management Software (If Available)Learning Ally download ManagerHumanware CompanionBookPort TransferOther TasksObtaining & Installing Authorization KeysLearning AllyNLS Updating FirmwareOtherSmart Phones/PDA’s(15 to 30 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsOrientation to DeviceButtonsSlots, Cameras, & JacksCards, Chargers, & Other PeripheralsUsing Screen Reader (Talks or MobileSpeak)Making & Receiving CallsContactsText MessagesCalendarE-mailInternetSync with PCInitiating Other Apps: KNFB Reader, Wayfinder AccessOtherApple iPhone/iPad/iPod touch(15 to 30 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsOrientation to DeviceTouch ScreenButtons & SwitchesSlots, Cameras, & JacksCables, Cases, & Other PeripheralsUsing VoiceOver or ZoomInitiating & Configuring AccessibilityGestures & Other CommandsEntering DataMaking & Receiving CallsContactsText MessagesCalendarE-mailInternetExternal Keyboards & Braille DisplaysUsing iTunesWorking with iTunesApp StoreiBook StoreOther AppsOtherHandheld OCR (KNFB Reader Mobile)(5 to 20 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal commentsOrientation to DeviceTaking a PictureArranging EnvironmentLining UpField of View ReportUsing tilt FeedbackProcessing Picture & Reading TextRe-Processing ImageNavigating TextSaving TextSettingsIdentifying CurrencyFile ManagementLanguage TranslationUsing documentationOn the PhoneOn CDPrinted DocumentationMaintaining & Upgrading ReaderOtherDeaf-Blind Communicator (DBC)(10 to 20 hours) TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal CommentsOrientation to Device & SoftwareSetting Up Braille Note & DBCFace to Face Orientation & SettingsDBC to DBCDBC to CompanionDBC to PCTT Orientation & SetupIncoming CallsAnsering LiveAnswering MachineOutgoing CallsFrom Address BookTo Relay ServiceOtherStudent Specific Tasks(10 to 20 hours) Please indicate any additional tasks not covered in the above sections here. These tasks could be advanced program features, class or job specific software training, etc.TaskPre ScorePre CommentsFinal ScoreFinal Comments ................
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