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teacher's awareness about the availability and use of technology for the visually impaired: a study
Introduction
Advances in technology have significantly influenced the blind and visually impaired individuals. During the past 20 years improvement in the computer has allowed easy access to VI. Today a large percentage of students with VI to spend more than 80% of their school day in general education classroom. Students with visual disabilities very serious may need to learn to read and write using different methods. Braille is a coded system of raised dots on paper, so that each person feels a page text. Braille is the use for different types of reading, such as mathematics, and music. Now you see fewer people in Braille as a method of reading today. The first reason Braille is that the method is slow. According to Tuttle and Ferrell (1995) reported that good Braille reader to achieve a rate of only 100 words per minute. Nolan (1967) found than average high school student who is blind reads even fewer words per minute.
Can you think of another reason, why Braille is less popular today? The first reason is that teachers do not know how to use or teach Braille and the lack of experts. Another reason is that it increases the availability of the tape audio, printing immediately computerized speech translation difficulty of getting the Braille version of the books. Braille literacy has become a focus of a great debate. Advanced technology is a reason for his unpopularity.
VIBUG (Visually Impaired Blind Users Group), the Computer Society Boston is the exchange of information to expand computer literacy among the visually impaired person. Gain access to technology and assistive device designed to minimize the impact of their disability. These technological advances open an exciting new world for people with severe visual impairment. Technological aids Rated three heads.
Technology Helps
Visual Aids tactile aid audiovisual aid
Talking CCTV books Relief material
Microcomputer Perkins Braille record player
Braille Printer OHP CD
Audio cassettes
Phone
Mobile
Reader Karzweil
Audiodescreption
Community Radio
CCTV - Can be used to extend the letter in the printed texts and books.
Microcomputer - Use special program word processing can produce print screen allowing large person with low vision.
Kurzweil Reader - One of the first computer systems designed for people with visual impairments that result in synthesized voice print.
Audio Description - A technique in which trained narrators describe the visual and verbal information during the pause in the audio or dialogue scripts of plays, films and television programs via FM transmission or extra stereo audio track available on TV.
Talking about books - a book available ear format.
Braille - a system of reading and writing that uses dot codes that are embossed on paper, developed by Louis Braille in 1929.
Perkins Braille - It is a compact, portable machine that uses keys that when pressed down, paper special importance to the Braille code.
Braille Printer - The special design of the Braille printer is connected to a microcomputer, Standard text can be translated into Braille, which allows a teacher who does not know how to use Braille to produce Braille copies of pamphlets, essays, maps, charts and other materials class
Community radio - is a recent development in technology. (Sakal newspaper published news on March 23, 2010) led out consideration of VI students with the help of community radio. It is a great contribution Vidyavani section - Advanced Laboratory of Education for the Blind, University Pune, in the field of special education and special VI
Educational aid device
Punani and Rawal (2000) have classified educational assistance device in eight categories. These are as follows .--
- Braille writer Duplicators
- Writing device
- Braille paper
- Speaking of books and tapes
- Reading machines
- Braille computers
- Mathematical devices
- Device Geography and Science
In addition there are also devices for children with low vision. Some of these devices are:
Glasses, microscopes, telescopes, hand magnifiers, visors, good contrast, reading the current writing, pens black, exercise book with dark lines, the use of bright colors when necessary, large print books, magnifying glass, computer, etc.
Use technology for the VI
- Students with very serious visual impairment may need to learn to read and write.
- immediate impression computerized voice and voice to print the translation of the document.
- Many students with low vision can read a particular version adapted from the text.
- Greater and easier access to class material for students with severe visual disabilities
- The benefits of improving its ability to listen.
- Independent learning is possible.
- Increase the level of confidence and minimize the effect of disability.
- Enhanced participation in recreational and leisure activities.
The availability of technology and educational assistance devices VI is important for a person is, no doubt, but now the question arises in mind that, what is the duty of the teacher? How do they know about technology? Are you interested in learning about the technology? Will you are aware about the technology or not?
To find this point of view curious researcher took after the study:
Title: -: teacher awareness about the availability and use of technology for the visually impaired: a survey.
- Purpose of the study: - The present study explores teacher awareness about the technology and its use for the VI.
- Objectives: - To understand the technology between the consciousness of VI teacher.
- Delimitation of the study: -
1) This study is limited to technology that is available for VI
2) This study is limited to teachers who teach students with disabilities in primary and secondary.
- Importance of the study: -
1) This study may provide information to teachers in areas VI concerning facilities technology that is useful for VI.
2) The study raises awareness in the VI teacher to understand the technology available to the VI. If teachers know about Technology will try to get the knowledge. Many NGOs can participate in training courses for the master program to give the knowledge of technology. The study can give great contribution to the generation of knowledge and useful for the VI.
- Research method
This is a descriptive research and a survey method was used.
- Population
All teachers who teach in special schools and integrated school established in the district of Pune.
- Sample
23 teachers who teach in elementary and secondary special schools and integrated school were selected.
A purposive sampling method was used.
- Data collection tool and technique
To understand awareness about the technology, the researcher constructed the questionnaire. The researcher uses open and close-ended question to get maximum information from the teacher.
- Data analysis
Box No.: 01
Technology available school
Braille Printer
Screen Reader
Graph Embosser
Instant-book reader
Reader Karzweil
TTI CCTV
Others
Answers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not
Not
Yes
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- Table No. 1 Observation and Interpretation revealed that the Braille printer screen reader, CCTV TTI, Graphic Embosser are available in school but Karzweil Reader reader, instant books are not available in school. Of these technological aid, or aid others are available at the school. Teachers have not responded to others.
Box No.: 02
Knowledge Technology
Response
Braille Printer
Screen reader
Graphic Embosser
instant book reader
Reader Karzweil
TTI CCTV
Yes
21
18
13
6
9
14
PERCENT
91%
78%
57%
26%
39%
61%
Not
2
5
10
17
14
9
PERCENT
9%
22%
43%
74%
61%
39%
- Observation and interpretation
shows Table-2 that teachers are well aware about the technology. As compared to the aid of other teachers have a minimum knowledge andKarzweil aboutInstant book reader Reader due to the unavailability of school aid
. Box No.: 03
Technology use in education
Response
Braille Printer
Reader Screen
Graphic Embosser
Instant-book reader
Karzweil Reader
TTI CCTV
Yes
11
07
4
00
00
2
PERCENT
48%
30%
17%
00%
00%
9%
Not
12
16
19
23
23
21
PERCENT
52%
70%
83%
100%
! 00%
91%
- Observation and interpretation
Table-3 shows that some teachers use technology in their teaching. Only 9% teachers using CCTV VI because the electricity problem and cons about using.
Box No.: 04
Provide aboutTechnology training program
Response
Frequency
For hundred
Yes
5
22%
Not
18%
78%
Total
23
100%
- Observation and interpretation
Table 4 percent said very high (78%) said that teachers do not organize a training program on technology from them.
Table No. 5
Need training program
Response
Frequency
Percent
Yes
23
100%
Not
00
00%
Total
23
100
- Observation and interpretation
Table No. 5 indicates that (100%) all teachers are in need of a training program on technology and how their use. The program should be organized for students with disabilities.
Box No.: 06
Need training program where the level
Response
Frequency
Percent
primary
22
96%
Secondary
1
4%
Higher secondary
00
00%
Total
23
100
- Observation E Interpretation
Table 6 indicates that (96%) teachers said that the training program should be organized from the primary level.
Declaration: - What is your opinion about the technology? It's really useful for students with disabilities or not?
Answers: -
- Technology is really good and is very useful for people who can not see.
- Thanks to technology, students can learn independently without any support
- For easy interaction with normal children
- Increase your reading and listening comprehension
- It is a powerful learning resource through which they can move forward and fight the present world.
State: - Why not use technology?
Answers
- Technology is not available at school
- Available, but we have no knowledge about the technology.
- Financially it is not affordable for the school.
CONCLUSION
- Technology is available at the school. Karzweil Reader and reader of books and school availability. Most of teachers have the knowledge about the technology.
- In the case of technology awareness about the study found that teachers are aware about the technology.
- All (100%) teachers wanted a special training program on technology, through which obtain sufficient knowledge
Referance
- Encyclopaedia of Indian Education Volume I (AK), JS Rajput, NCERT.
- Encyclopaedia of Indian Education, Volume II (AK), Rajput JS, NCERT. First published April 2004.
- The International Encyclopedia of Education, Research and Studies, Torsten, Husen, T Neville thwattb Postl, Volume IX T.2, press Pergamon, Oxford New York. Toronto 1985.
- Doing Research in the real world, second edition. David Gray. Wise Publication.2009
- Educational research, Eighth Edition, Gay, Mills, Airasian. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006
About the Author
Ive got the opportunity to own a Celestron NexStar GT good or a Meade computerized telescope DS 2090 -?
Im new to all this and wondering how best to go for? and none of them good?
I own the NexStar 114GT bought used for $ 100. I have three other fields that all areas are too manual refractor. The 114GT is my least favorite scope. If Polaris is aligned exactly perfect, you can not find anything. Opinions are not clear and eyepieces included are of questionable quality. I only use these eye when my club is going to zoo boo at the zoo on Halloween and I worry about children and their faces painted and makeup to get into the eyepiece. No loss if it falls apart. I only use the nexstar time to time to help find something. Then I use my laser to show exactly where you are pointing the scope but then use one of my manual to look really refracting object. With the function of GT team was very frustrating for first year or so until I learned the tricks of the scope. Learned the hard way I might add. The Meade scope has shown be as it calls into question one of the members of our club as well. If this is your first area, I recommend you get a manual type of scope so that you can learn about the night sky. You will learn nothing is using an electron microscope. The computing environment is not only frustrating that interfaces with a built-in GPS system. These are very expensive. Nice, but very expensive. There are different types of telescopes and they all have some excellent features. Refractors and reflectors, plus Schmidt Cassegrain, refractor APO, Mac-Cass, and more. There are several frames to choose from and over the mountains are so important, if not more important, that the scope is. All the different areas and rides have some features that some people like and dislike. No two eyes are the same and the ideal for a person can be completely wrong for another person. There is no scope that is "better" than other exception areas --- garbage out there that are just a waste of money. Never, ever buy from Walmart, Costco, Target, or any discount store like that. unwanted areas are flooded in the market for those stores. You're buying nothing but bad optics and plastic. If you are new to this, then stay away from anything used from anywhere. If you not know what they are buying and what you are buying is likely to receive from another person --- headache with no warranty either. Buyer beware you know. Some great deals on computers used by people who know how to use and take care settings, are out there, but if you do not know what are doing, you may spend much money on junk. ______________________________________... I recommend: http://oriontelescopes.com/ Orion is best for the value and customer service too. I have 2 of their scopes and I'll just buy them from now. My first area to reach a controlled manual and I am very happy that because forced me to learn where things stand in the night sky. Go-To scopes type can be frustrating. If you have not lined up exactly perfect, they find the targets. If you are a beginner, you will be frustrated unless you spring for a GPS Go-To. An object locator is just that --- will locate objects for you (must be ranked first), but an object locator tracking system is a motor. It will not keep the scope on target. The Orion site has some excellent diagrams and explanations of all kinds of areas and media. Things to consider are size - can the user to lift and transport the scope in the page display easily? Does it fit in your car? If not, then will gather dust in a closet. I recommend a carrying case too so it is protected in storage and transport. Can the viewer reach all the knobs and buttons? I have a long tube large manual refractor and it is very difficult for me to get to the buttons when I said Zenith. I'm not a tall person. Take your time in making your decision. + + + I suggest that you join a local astronomy club or astronomical society before you spend your money on a scope. There are many different types of scopes and what is perfect for one person to another is not perfect. Each has its own set of eyeballs and no two are alike. If you join a club, you can attend some of their star parties and try out the scope to see what works best for you, before buying a scope. Members also can help you when you get your scope and show you how to maximize its new scope and to help teach where are the treasures in heaven are. Most clubs have given broad scope and Libraries can also get more information. Most clubs will have monthly meetings with informative presentations accession given by members and guest speakers. You can really learn a lot from these clubs and a plus is the great new freinds you there too. Some people suggest that binnoculars purchase. Not a bad idea, but do not buy anything less than 10 ... Edit: System cut me off?? .... 10x50 and must also have a tripod or not be happy with their point of view astronomical, since it will be too shakey from your movements. Personally, I prefer a scope to Binos because if binoculars are not properly aligned at the factory, then you get ghosting and distortions that can not be fixed. Most cheap binoculars are not properly aligned. That is not so important for terrestrial viewing but it is a murderer for astronomical viewing. Binos can also be beaten out of alignment and become useless for astronomy. When you buy go Orion and you wont be disappointed. Do not attempt to learn everything at once or is overwhelmed and dejected. I try to learn something new every time I go. stays that way with me and I will not forget. Patience is the key to astronomy. You will need a good success also star. Http: / / www.stellarium.org/ This is the great freeware to download. Tell him where you are and say what you see. Ask a place where something is and I'll show you. I wish you all the best! Enjoy!
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Meanwhile, high-resolution illustrations let you enjoy panaramic views of your favorite constellations. You can also choose horizon panoramas to simulate surface conditions on earth or other planets and moons. Lastly, a new joystick-supported spaceship mode lets you maneuver around the Universe freely and expansively. Use this tool to see the sky from any location in the universe up to 700 million light years away. If you're looking for valuable educational tools Starry Night Pro Plus delivers. Call up more than 100 multimedia tours to deepen your exploration and understanding of the universe. Enjoy high resolution exclusive constellation illustrations and images from the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes, as well as the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. You'll also get a library of imagery that lets you zoom in and explore the surface of Mars and Earth in unprecedented detail with new higher resolution surface maps. There's even a dictionary of common astronomy terms, plus a Record Holders database of astronomy trivia. And with an Internet connection you can direct Starry Night to send you automatic updates about new discoveries and orbital data of satellites, comets and asteroids. If you're looking for a complete desktop planetarium solution, look no further than Starry Night Pro Plus 5.0. With this powerful software you can see how the sky over your house looks right now, or use it to see how the sky will look tonight, tomorrow or far into the past or future. You can even change your position and see how the heavens appear from the other side of the earth, or from other planets. From any place on Earth, see the real night sky in full-color photographic detail. Enhanced telescope control on supported scopes makes Starry Night even easier-to-use for unsurpassed astronomical observations. SkyCalendar alerts you to and simulates rare celestial events like this double shadow transit on Jupiter. Delve deeper into the mysteries of the universe with the integrated SkyGuide. Stunning views from a variety of celestial bodies are just a few clicks away; witness a total eclipse from the Moon, watch the Sun set from the surface of Mars, or even ride a comet. Starry Night Pro is also a valuable educational tool with more than 100 interactive, multimedia tours that reveal the fascinating science and history of stars. An elegant, easy-to-use interface lets you quickly tap into a new and improved suite of features. Key new features of Starry Night Pro Plus include integration with jaw-dropping "AllSky" star photograph imagery, connectivity with MaxIM DL telescopic imaging software (Windows Only), and enhanced computerized telescope controls. You'll also enjoy all the new features of Starry Night Pro Plus' companion product, Starry Night Pro, features like an enhanced SkyCalendar, a built-in Ephemeris Generator, and advanced observation aids. You haven't seen the heavens until you've seen the exclusive photographic imagery that ships with Starry Night Pro Plus. Take your observations to the next level with AllSky, the first-ever, full-color photograph of the entire night sky viewable from Earth. Quickly and easily navigate and zoom-in on the full-color CCD image mosaic, which is comprised of about 20,000 individual images taken with a 6 mega-pixel CCD camera and a custom-built optical system. The full-color, photographic detail of these images will knock your socks off! The Windows version of Starry Night Pro Plus also includes a plug-in for compatibility with MaxIM DL (sold separately), a complete CCD image-capture solution for telescopes. Now you can capture images with MaxIM DL and import them into Starry Night for viewing and navigation. With Starry Night Pro Plus, you can take control of your computerized telescope like never before. This version features compatibility with these telescopes: Orion SkyQuest Intelliscope series (XT6, XT8, X10 and X12) Meade LX200 Meade LX200 GPS LX200 Compatible Scope Meade ETX Autostar Autostar V2.2 or later (ETX, LX90, LXD55) Celestron NexStar 60, 80, 114 GT Celestron NexStar 5 or 8 Celestron NexStar 8 GPS Celestron NexStar 11 GPS Enhanced telescope control options are now available, including "Home Scope" which moves your scope to its home position for easier computer-to-star alignment. "Sync Gaze" synchronizes the scope's internal gaze direction with Starry Night and "Park/Unpark" lets you set the position of your scope when you're not using it. This is ideal for scopes placed in a permanent location or in one position over several days. Simply unpark your scope and start observing immediately without having to perform a star alignment again or recalibrating. Meanwhile, "Slew Limits" prevents the telescope from moving outside a user-defined horizon in both altazimuth and equatorial configurations. This helps to protect your valuable equipment by preventing the telescope from hitting the mount or tripod. You can also display your slew horizon in the Starry Night sky. The "Quick Center" function immediately centers Starry Night on the telescope position indicator. And for Macintosh users, the "Telescope Handbox Simulator" allows you to push the direction arrows in the Starry Night interface to move your scope. The telescope controls also allow you to align your computer star maps with your telescope's viewfinder. You can even customize Starry Night's field-of-view indicators to match your telescope's eyepiece. A host of great activities await you when you have such powerful software at your fingertips. For instance, you could plan a night under the stars with the observational planner, track the sky with your telescope, and store comments and images on individual targets in Starry Night's observation log. And when the sun comes up, you can still enjoy the heavens by printing full sky (180-degree) star charts of any area in the sky. With access to 55 million stars and 1 million galaxies, an enhanced SkyCalendar, a built-in Ephemeris Generator, and advanced observation aids, Starry Night Pro Plus is packed with new features that make it a must-have upgrade. The SkyCalendar is now seamlessly integrated with the observation planner and logs so you can more easily plan and record your stargazing sessions and receive alerts about upcoming celestial events. High-precision satellite tracking makes it easy to identify orbiting objects while the built-in Ephemeris Generator lets you calculate the position of heavenly bodies at a time of your choosing. Meanwhile, high-resolution illustrations let you enjoy panaramic views of your favorite constellations. You can also choose horizon panoramas to simulate surface conditions on earth or other planets and moons. Lastly, a new joystick-supported spaceship mode lets you maneuver around the Universe freely and expansively. Use this tool to see the sky from any location in the universe up to 700 million light years away. If you're looking for valuable educational tools Starry Night Pro Plus delivers. Call up more than 100 multimedia tours to deepen your exploration and understanding of the universe. Enjoy high resolution exclusive constellation illustrations and images from the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes, as well as the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. You'll also get a library of imagery that lets you zoom in and explore the surface of Mars and Earth in unprecedented detail with new higher resolution surface maps. There's even a dictionary of common astronomy terms, plus a Record Holders database of astronomy trivia. And with an Internet connection you can direct Starry Night to send you automatic updates about new discoveries and orbital data of satellites, comets and asteroids. Starry Night Pro Plus lets stargazers ger more out of their hobby. The comprehensive astronomy software will help any lover of the night sky explore the universe more effectively Breathtaking images and a powerful suite of features make this software the brightest star in the world of astronomy! Features
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