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Training Available from the Adaptive Technology Access Advisor


Training is presented in a modular format and are goals based. Each module is separated into tasks. The student must demonstrate a mastery of a task before proceeding to the next. In some cases modules require mastery of a prerequisite module.

These trainings are intended to allow the student to be proficient at a basic level with the software. They are not extensive and in depth software training courses.

Students requiring training beyond what is offered here, should look to the university's extensive computer training available from ITC and the Knight Library.


Using Windows XP and JAWS

Module 1 A basic guide to navigating the Windows environment with JFW.
Module 2 Basic file management with JAWS
Module 3 Basic Word including starting, saving, opening and printing a document. It also includes spell check.
Module 4 Basic IE, including opening a URL, optimizing IE for JFW, and creating and using bookmarks.

Using Windows XP and Naturally Speaking

Module 1 Basic dictation tips for Naturally Speaking.
Module 2 The Naturally Speaking screen.
Module 3 Dealing with errors of dictation with Naturally Speaking
Module 4 Editing, formatting and dictating numbers with Naturally Speaking.

Brief operational trainings are also available for:

  1. ZoomText
  2. Open Book
  3. WYNN Reader

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This site is maintained by James Bailey, the university's Adaptive Technology Access Adviser. Updated: 12/04