Distance Education Programs for Teachers of Visually Impaired Learners
LEARNING ONLINE @ Portland State University

Envision online learning...
Web-based courses support you to learn new skills, complete assignments and interact with professors and classmates from your own computer.


Program faculty work with you to arrange field experiences and apply newly acquired skills in your home community.
   
Learning in an online environment offers more flexibility while also requiring more self direction and self motivation.

 

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ONLINE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS

Distance Education students must have:

  • Access to a personal, reliable DSL, cable or wireless network
  • A Personal Computer (Windows preferred).  The Macintosh OS often will not accommodate assistive technology developed for the visually impaired, and often may be unable to share files
  • A sound card installed and speakers or headphones
  • Ability to play DVDs
  • Ability to use interactive CD ROMs
  • Access to a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explore, Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox.  AOL browsers will NOT work.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Windows Media Player - or comparable media player
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Braille fonts
Distance Education students must have the following basic skills:

  • Ability to use e-mail  systems, to include attaching files
  • Ability to name, save and edit Microsoft Word files
  • Ability to use digital photographs
  • Ability to use Internet search engines
  • Ability to download, install and uninstall software 

Are you comfortable with online learning?