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Jaws and Windows Keystrokes and Keyboard Shortcuts Tutorial for ECDL Module 6: Presentation 

The presentation module covers all the skills and Windows keyboard shortcuts and Jaws keystrokes you will need to successfully complete the module.   When the tutorial was written my student was using Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Powerpoint and Jaws 7.0   The majority of the keyboard shortcuts are Microsoft  Office shortcuts so users of other screenreaders will not be disadvantaged.  To access this tutorial follow the Presentation Link above.

Jaws and Windows Keystrokes and Keyboard Shortcuts Tutorial for ECDL Module 5: Database

The database module covers all the skills and Windows keyboard shortcuts and Jaws shortcuts / keystrokes you will need to successfully complete the module.   When the tutorial was written my student was using Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Access and Jaws 7.0   The majority of the keyboard shortcuts are Microsoft Office shortcuts so users of other screenreaders will not be disadvantaged.  To access this tutorial follow the Database Link above.

Jaws and Windows Keystrokes and Keyboard Shortcuts Tutorial for ECDL Module 4: Spreadsheets

The spreadsheet module covers all the skills and Windows keyboard shortcuts and Jaws keystrokes you will need to successfully complete the module.   When the tutorial was written my student was using Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Excel and Jaws 7.0   The majority of the keyboard shortcuts are Microsoft Office shortcuts so users of other screenreaders will not be disadvantaged.  To access this tutorial follow the Spreadsheet Link above.

Jaws and Windows Keystrokes and Keyboard Shortcuts Tutorial for ECDL Module 3: Wordprocessing

The Wordprocessing module covers all the skills and Windows keyboard shortcuts and Jaws keystrokes you will need to successfully complete the module. When the tutorial was written my student was using Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Word and Jaws 7.0   The majority of the keyboard shortcuts are Microsoft Office shortcuts so users of other screenreaders will not be disadvantaged.  To access this tutorial follow the Wordprocessing Link above.

Jaws and Windows Keystrokes and Shortcuts Tutorial for ECDL Module 7: Information and Communication

The Information and Communication module covers all the skills and Windows keyboard shortcuts and Jaws keystrokes you will need to successfully complete the module.   When the tutorial was written my student was using Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.5, Microsoft Outlook and Jaws 7.0   The majority of the keyboard shortcuts are Microsoft Office shortcuts, so users of other screenreaders will not be disadvantaged.  To access this tutorial follow the Information and Communication Link above.

The Braillenote 32 Classic Teachers Guide to Wordprocessing Tutorial using: Keyword

The Wordprocessing module for the classic Braillenote covers all the skills you need to do an advanced wordprocessing course directly on the Braillenote, You will cover things like document layout, inserting automatic dates, spell checker, mail merge and a host of other features.  To access this tutorial follow the Keyword link above.

The Braillenote 32 Classic Teachers Aide Tutorial guide: File Management

This tutorial explains all you need to know about printing, using a visual display and transferring files into different formats.  To access this tutorial follow the File Management Link above.

Modified PC Display Settings for Partially Sighted Users Tutorial: Display Settings

This is a set of very basic instructions for setting up an enlarged Windows desktop which would be accessible to users who are capable of seeing text to about 18 point type size.  Please note that Arial font is the clearest and most accessible font for a partially sighted child, even though it does have an unusual looking lowercase "a".  To access this tutorial follow the Display Settings link above.

Getting Started with Web Pages Tutorial using Jaws: Jaws Internet Basic Tutorial

This is a very basic tutorial covering the basics of web page navigation using Internet explorer and Jaws.  Depending on which version of Jaws you are using some of the keystrokes or keyboard shortcuts may be different. Do not worry.  To access Jaws help do either "Insert + H" which will bring up hotkeys for that version or "Insert + F1" or "Insert + F1 tapped twice quickly".  Please feel free to give me feedback either positive or negative via my email address on the "About Me" Page.  Good Luck and happy surfing.

Audio fun with Audacity Unit 22 Sound OCR National Level 2 ICT  : Audio Tutorial using Audacity with Jaws and Keystrokes

I wrote this tutorial for the audio element of the OCR National called “Unit 22 Sound”.  This involved the student having to create an audio clip of at least 30 seconds in length which lent itself nicely to creating a radio commercial.  I have always loved audio projects in ICT as it gives both student and teacher great scope for fun and creativity, two elements of teaching that OFSTED seem to have stifled in favour of an unsavoury obsession with targets and levels.