Irvine Valley College

High School Transition DAYSPRING 2011

Presented byMatt Dawood and Paul Tang

Kurzweil and Technological Innovations

Presentation Objectives

Tour of Disabled Students Programs Tour of Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Web Siteand Services (DSPS) Web Site

What is Kurzweil 3000?What is Kurzweil 3000? Online Learning with Mobile DevicesOnline Learning with Mobile Devices

– What are Mobile Devices?What are Mobile Devices?– What is Blackboard Mobile Central?What is Blackboard Mobile Central?– What is Blackboard Mobile Learn?What is Blackboard Mobile Learn?

Tour of DSPS Web SiteTour of DSPS Web Site

Address for our Address for our DSPS Web site– http://http://www.ivc.edu/dspswww.ivc.edu/dsps

What is Kurzweil What is Kurzweil 3000?3000?

A comprehensive reading and A comprehensive reading and learning softwarelearning software

Improves your reading Improves your reading comprehension and retentioncomprehension and retention

User friendlyUser friendly Easy to learn and useEasy to learn and use

Kurzweil 3000 Kurzweil 3000 FeaturesFeatures

Start and stop readingStart and stop reading See and hear text at the same timeSee and hear text at the same time Adjust the reading speed (faster or slower)Adjust the reading speed (faster or slower) Magnify the text (zoom-in and zoom-out)Magnify the text (zoom-in and zoom-out) Navigate from page to page (front, middle, Navigate from page to page (front, middle,

and end of the chapters)and end of the chapters) Look up a word using the built-in dictionaryLook up a word using the built-in dictionary

DEMONSTRATIONDEMONSTRATION

Kurzweil 3000Kurzweil 3000

Creating a Digital Creating a Digital FileFile

1.1. Scan Textbook – High Speed Scanner to Scan Textbook – High Speed Scanner to create an image document create an image document

2.2. Convert .tif or tiff (Tagged Image File Convert .tif or tiff (Tagged Image File Format) Format) to .kes (Kurzweil) formatto .kes (Kurzweil) format

3.3. Synch digital pages with textbookSynch digital pages with textbook4.4. Assign the correct reading zonesAssign the correct reading zones5.5. Remove any digital artifacts (defects)Remove any digital artifacts (defects)6.6. Edit the underlying textEdit the underlying text7.7. Burn Kurzweil file to a CDBurn Kurzweil file to a CD

Kurzweil 3000 Kurzweil 3000 WorkstationsWorkstations

23 Adaptive Workstations on Campus:23 Adaptive Workstations on Campus:– Library – 1st FloorLibrary – 1st Floor Lib 108Lib 108 (2)(2)– Library – 2nd FloorLibrary – 2nd Floor Lib 200Lib 200 (2)(2)– Library – Learning CenterLibrary – Learning Center Lib 100D Lib 100D (1)(1)– Disabled Students OfficeDisabled Students Office SC 171SC 171 (3)(3)– Assessment CenterAssessment Center SC 240SC 240 (1)(1)– Counseling CenterCounseling Center SC 210SC 210 (1)(1)– Media Resource CenterMedia Resource Center BST 110BST 110 (3)(3)– Math Center Math Center B 363B 363 (1)(1)– Writing CenterWriting Center B 353B 353 (1)(1)– Reading LabReading Lab B 382B 382 (1)(1)– Computer Training ClassroomComputer Training Classroom BST 115BST 115 (5)(5)– Computer LabComputer Lab BST 209BST 209 (1)(1)– Music LabMusic Lab A 309A 309 (1)(1)

Kurzweil 3000 Kurzweil 3000 Remote License-To-GoRemote License-To-Go

Students install Kurzweil 3000 on their home Students install Kurzweil 3000 on their home PCPC– Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

Duration of the license is good for one Duration of the license is good for one semestersemester

Only 15 Remote License-To-Go availableOnly 15 Remote License-To-Go available Issued on a first-come first-serve basisIssued on a first-come first-serve basis

Procedure for Procedure for Alternate Media ServiceAlternate Media Service

Provide your textbook and Provide your textbook and classclass syllabussyllabus to to the DSPS office to create a digital file.the DSPS office to create a digital file.

Submit your request 15 to 20 school daysSubmit your request 15 to 20 school days in advance to ensure timely delivery of in advance to ensure timely delivery of your course materials.your course materials.

Requests are processed on a first-come Requests are processed on a first-come first-serve basis and will be placed in the first-serve basis and will be placed in the queue in the order received.queue in the order received.

Late requests have a longer processing Late requests have a longer processing time.time.

Please submit requests as early as Please submit requests as early as possible.possible.

Online Learning Online Learning with Mobile Deviceswith Mobile Devices

Audience SurveyAudience Survey– How many plan to take at least one How many plan to take at least one

online class during the next two online class during the next two years at a community college?years at a community college?

– How many would access course How many would access course materials on your mobile devices materials on your mobile devices (i.e. smart phones or portable tablet (i.e. smart phones or portable tablet computers) for online classes?computers) for online classes?

– How many have used Blackboard?How many have used Blackboard?

Online Learning Online Learning with Mobile Devices

Blackboard Mobile Central and Blackboard Mobile Learn Blackboard Mobile Central and Blackboard Mobile Learn are available at no-cost.are available at no-cost.– Wi-Fi (free wireless) and 3G Network (paid wireless) Wi-Fi (free wireless) and 3G Network (paid wireless)

from AT&T and Verizonfrom AT&T and Verizon iPhoneiPhone iPod TouchiPod Touch iPad and iPad2iPad and iPad2

Blackboard Mobile Learn is Blackboard Mobile Learn is available for other devicesavailable for other devices

Android phones Android phones BlackBerry phonesBlackBerry phones

What are mobile devices?What are mobile devices?– A handheld computing device typically having a A handheld computing device typically having a

display screen with display screen with touch input and/or miniature keyboard.

Mobile Devices

What’s an iPad?– Touchscreen tablet Touchscreen tablet

computer developed by computer developed by AppleApple

– iPad released April 2010iPad released April 2010– iPad2 released March 2011 iPad2 released March 2011 – Similar in functionality to Similar in functionality to

the iPhone and iPod touchthe iPhone and iPod touch– Runs the same operating Runs the same operating

system (iOS 4.3) and almost system (iOS 4.3) and almost all of the same applicationsall of the same applications iPad Desktop

iPad2: First Look– Faster ProcessorFaster Processor

1 GHz Dual Core A5 chip1 GHz Dual Core A5 chip Up to 2X faster CPUUp to 2X faster CPU

– 512 MB RAM512 MB RAM– Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

and HDMI output via an and HDMI output via an optional adapteroptional adapter

– Superfast GraphicsSuperfast Graphics Up to 9X faster graphicsUp to 9X faster graphics

– Long Battery LifeLong Battery Life Provides 10 hours of runtime Provides 10 hours of runtime

over Wi-Fiover Wi-Fi

Mobile Devices

iPad2: First Look– Thinner and LighterThinner and Lighter

33% thinner 33% thinner (8.8 mm vs 13.4 mm)(8.8 mm vs 13.4 mm)

15% lighter 15% lighter (1.3 lbs vs 1.5 lbs)(1.3 lbs vs 1.5 lbs)

– Two CamerasTwo Cameras Front facing cameraFront facing camera

– VGA qualityVGA quality– Video chatting with FaceTimeVideo chatting with FaceTime

Rear facing cameraRear facing camera– Takes photosTakes photos– Records videos in High DefinitionRecords videos in High Definition

(720p)(720p)

Mobile Devices

iPad2 Rear Camera

iPad2 Front Camera

iPad2: First Look– Smart Cover Smart Cover

Acts as a stand and coverActs as a stand and cover Wakes up the iPad2 when Wakes up the iPad2 when

the cover is open the cover is open Puts iPad2 to sleep when the Puts iPad2 to sleep when the

cover is closedcover is closed– Screen displayScreen display

9.7-inch LED backlit 9.7-inch LED backlit multi-touch screen multi-touch screen display display

Interpret gestures Interpret gestures conveyed by fingersconveyed by fingers

– Storage capacityStorage capacity 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB of 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB of

Flash memoryFlash memory

Mobile Devices

iPad2 Smart Cover

iPad2 Multitouch Screen

iPad2: First Look– Portable Portable – Versatile Versatile

Surf the WebSurf the Web Receive and send e-mailReceive and send e-mail View PhotosView Photos View VideosView Videos Read iBooksRead iBooks Read periodicalsRead periodicals

– Runs iWork an Office-type applicationRuns iWork an Office-type application Pages (Word)Pages (Word) Numbers (Excel)Numbers (Excel) Keynote (PowerPoint)Keynote (PowerPoint)

Mobile Devices

Videos

Mobile Devices

iPad2: Accessibility Accessibility FeaturesFeatures– VoiceOver (screen reader)– Zoom (5X magnification)– Large Text (20 – 56 pts)

for e-mail and notes– White on black (contrast)– Mono audio (L or R ear)– Speak auto-text (speaks

auto corrections)– Open and closed caption

Demo of Accessibility FeaturesAccessibility

IVC Mobile

What is IVC Mobile?– An institution branded application for

Blackboard Mobile– App can be downloaded free from the

iTunes Store– Consists of two components

Blackboard Mobile Central Blackboard Mobile Learn

Blackboard Mobile Central

What is Blackboard Mobile Central?– Suite of applications that bring

the campus experience to the mobile device

– App customizable by the South App customizable by the South Orange County Community Orange County Community College District for College District for Irvine Valley College

IVC Mobile Desktop

Blackboard Mobile Central

What is Blackboard Mobile Central?– Consist of the following app:Consist of the following app:

Class Schedule - Class Schedule - browse and browse and search the class schedule.search the class schedule.

Campus Map - Campus Map - find any find any building on campus and use building on campus and use GPS to navigate to it.GPS to navigate to it.

Campus News - Campus News - keep up to keep up to date on the latest events on date on the latest events on campus. campus.

Campus Directory - Campus Directory - quickly quickly find the e-mail address and find the e-mail address and phone number of any phone number of any instructor or staff member. instructor or staff member. IVC Mobile Desktop

What is Blackboard Mobile Learn?– An app that brings the An app that brings the

classroom experience and classroom experience and learning content to the mobile learning content to the mobile environment for online learningenvironment for online learning

– All your learning resources are All your learning resources are at at your fingertipsyour fingertips

– Connection provided either from Connection provided either from our campus Wireless Network or our campus Wireless Network or your carrier with 3G/4G Networkyour carrier with 3G/4G Network

Blackboard Mobile Learn

IVC Mobile Desktop

Blackboard Mobile Learn

Blackboard Mobile Blackboard Mobile Learn Learn app provides access to: app provides access to: – AnnouncementsAnnouncements– Course InformationCourse Information– SyllabusSyllabus– AssignmentsAssignments– Discussion BoardsDiscussion Boards– Course DocumentsCourse Documents– GradesGrades– RosterRoster

Blackboard Mobile Learn

Blackboard Mobile Learn

on Apple’s iPad

SummarySummary

DSPS Web site – DSPS Web site – www.ivc.edu/dspswww.ivc.edu/dsps– Home pageHome page– Students pageStudents page– Parents pageParents page– Alternate Media page Alternate Media page – Learning Disabilities pageLearning Disabilities page– Accessible Campus Map pageAccessible Campus Map page– Contacts pageContacts page

Kurzweil 3000Kurzweil 3000– Kurzweil 3000 is the comprehensive reading, Kurzweil 3000 is the comprehensive reading,

writing and learning software solution for any writing and learning software solution for any struggling reader.struggling reader.

SummarySummary

Mobile Devices Mobile Devices – Provides access to distance learning, the Provides access to distance learning, the

Web, Internet videos, e-mail and more.Web, Internet videos, e-mail and more. IVC MobileIVC Mobile

– Blackboard Mobile Central Blackboard Mobile Central Delivers a “mobile campus experience” Delivers a “mobile campus experience”

including class schedule, campus directory, including class schedule, campus directory, campus map, and campus news.campus map, and campus news.

– Blackboard Mobile Learn Blackboard Mobile Learn Brings the classroom experience and learning Brings the classroom experience and learning

content to the mobile environment.content to the mobile environment.