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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 .--

1. Braille writer Duplicators
2. Writing device
3. Braille paper
4. Speaking of books and tapes
5. Reading machines
6. Braille computers
7. Mathematical devices
8. 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: -

1. Technology is really good and is very useful for people who can not see.
2. Thanks to technology, students can learn independently without any support
3. For easy interaction with normal children
4. Increase your reading and listening comprehension
5. It is a powerful learning resource through which they can move forward and fight the present world.

State: - Why not use technology?

Answers

1. Technology is not available at school
2. Available, but we have no knowledge about the technology.
3. Financially it is not affordable for the school.

CONCLUSION

1. Technology is available at the school. Karzweil Reader and reader of books and school availability. Most of teachers have the knowledge about the technology.
2. In the case of technology awareness about the study found that teachers are aware about the technology.
3. All (100%) teachers wanted a special training program on technology, through which obtain sufficient knowledge

Referance

1. Encyclopaedia of Indian Education Volume I (AK), JS Rajput, NCERT.
2. Encyclopaedia of Indian Education, Volume II (AK), Rajput JS, NCERT. First published April 2004.
3. 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.
4. Doing Research in the real world, second edition. David Gray. Wise Publication.2009
5. Educational research, Eighth Edition, Gay, Mills, Airasian. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, 2006

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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?

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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. 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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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Now That's a Home With a View!

What better way to view the night sky than with a telescope. It's common to see them set up in front of windows or outside on the deck, but lately homeowners have been taking start gazing to the next level by adding private observatories to their homes.

These observatories range from self installed telescopes on a deck or balcony, to a computerized telescope integrated into a home's computer and entertainment system.

Imagine 400 acres situated at an elevation of over 10,000 feet, with no air or light pollution, and nothing to obstruct your view. That's the setting that architect Charles Cunniffe had to work with when he designed a private observatory in the Frazier household in Aspen, CO. He added a third story, leading out of the master bedroom, to a room surrounded with windows and a glass peaked ceiling.

Not only does it give an unhindered view of the stars, it also provides a great spot for wildlife viewing. They've even gone to the extent of installing a motion detector to alert them to any wildlife movement.

Another couple from Eagle, CO, integrated the telescope with their home entertainment network. Sitting in the comfort of their entertainment room, they program what they would like to see; whether it's the latest asteroid shower or the rings of Saturn, and the image displays on their television screen.

A home observatory doesn't have to be that elaborate and can be installed in your own backyard by any handy homeowner. You start with a structure to house the telescope and then add a standard or dome roof with a simple roll-off roof design.

There are a number of reasonably priced, ready made products available for the do-it-yourselfer. Sky Shed offers sheds with roll-off roofs, plans, and hardware. Their newest product, the POD, is an actual viewing structure complete with a sliding dome roof.

Whether you're spending $2,000 or $20,000 a trip to the stars can be as simple as a walk in your backyard.

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What would be a good telescope under $1000, Aussie dollars?

Well, l'm just wondering because last one l had didn't even work. it was $100. would it be those computerized or normal telescope?

Hows to check out some of the links below for resources that might be close to where you live.

Finding a club or organization is a huge help. If possible, try before you buy. This where a club pays for its self, you can see (and use) what other folks use and learn from their mistakes. Then you can make a better and informed choice for your own needs.

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