Many trainers have the overwhelming task of developing training materials and curriculum. During the ASSIST Online Train the Trainer workshop, participants were guided through the process of developing a 4-week training module on the technology topic of their choice. Participants were given minimum requirements for the module and were provided an example module to use as a reference during their development.
Some modules also have the following documents:
The following are some outstanding modules developed by AT trainers that participated in the Train the Trainer workshop. Please note that the modules did not go through the full editing and proofing process that the ASSIST tutorials are subject to. However, the trainers put considerable time and effort into the modules and they are excellent resources that can be used as is or modified for training purposes. Each module listed is a zip file containing several documents.
AVG Free Edition - Developed by Glenda Anderson
An Introduction to Creating a Website with HTML and CSS Using JAWS - Developed by Lynnette Tatum
An Introduction to Microsoft Word with JAWS - Developed by Tom Lange
Basic Braille Music Notation - Developed by David Simpson
Basic Computer Training Using ZoomText 8.0x - Developed by Chelsea Bridges
Basic Computing and AT Evaluation - Developed by Tim Sears
Do You Know Windows - Developed by Cher Bosch
Early Steps in Excel with WindowEyes - Developed by Dean Martineau
FreedomBox System Access and Basic Computer Operations - Developed by Dan Aunspach
Introduction to Computers and Windows Concepts - Developed by Robert Sweetman
Kurzweil 1000 - Developed by Charlene Furnas
Outlook E-Mail with JAWS for Windows - Developed by Winslow Parker
Outlook Express with JAWS - Developed by Helen Rounds
Using JAWS with Internet Explorer - Developed by Jennifer Hyland
If you have any questions regarding the training modules listed on this page, contact us at:
Phone: (515) 281-1357 - Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Central Time.
Address:
Project ASSIST With Windows
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
Project ASSIST With Windows
was based at the Iowa Department for the Blind.
