Early Learning Access Technology Framework
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- THEME 7: I CAN SEE IT! – CUSTOMISATION FOR LOW VISION
- Outcomes
- Pre-requisite Skills and Knowledge
ActivitiesTable 21 lists a range of activities to develop specific mouse skills. The activities are web-based games, freeware or purchased software. Table : Mouse Skills Checklist.
Listed below are additional useful resources to develop mouse skills:
I Can See It! - Customisation for Low Vision THEME 7: I CAN SEE IT! – CUSTOMISATION FOR LOW VISIONThe I Can See It! theme introduces early customisation and magnification concepts to children with significant vision impairment. It allows children to explore a range of options that can enhance their computer access. This theme encourages children to develop an understanding of their vision-related needs when accessing computers. Using a large monitor (20 inch or greater) is a simple solution to enlarge text and images on the computer screen. Before using more sophisticated screen magnification options to access computers, consideration should be given to built-in, freeware or low cost applications. There is a myriad of freeware and open-source material on the Internet. Use these programs with caution. Consider running them from a USB, if possible, rather than installing on the hard drive. At RIDBC we use ZoomText Magnifier/Reader as a screen magnification option. Additional information on ZoomText Magnifier/Reader can be found at the AiSquared website: www.aisquared.com .
The Outcomes for the I Can See It theme are based on skills to use within built-in options and third party solutions to enable children with low vision to access technology. The child will be able to:
The child will require some experience with technology including:
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