RE: computerdisc-l: Homebound student

[Debbie Dugan <dsdugan@yahoo.com>]

There should be a computer for this student.... and he
can do his keyboarding from this...

You can set up his own computer at his house by
installing one of the typing tutors (Micro-Type is
easiest for keep records.  He can print his reports
and send them to you.  YOu can also let him work on
some word processing assignments, an autobiography, a
block style letter, an outline.  A sample book of what
the assignments look like when completed would be a
big help.. 

I really don't think it will be too difficult for this
student to keep up with his class.  Perhaps his
parents can even get a tutor for him, or one or some
of his students to come by and spend 15 minutes each
day showing him what they learned in the
classroom..... HEY what a great community service
project for your classes...

I agree with the counslor, let him at least attempt to
go on with his work.  He needs all the morale boost he
can get at this point don't you think.

Oh yeah there are many tutorials offered on the
internet that teach you how to use each program we use
in the lab.  The power point tutorial is great, and
there are many typing tutors.

And not something I would recommend, but why can you
the teacher stop by and just test him on the material
(typing test)... 

Well that is my 2 cents worth...
D/Dugan
--- Marilyn Bowen <mdb7@ra.msstate.edu> wrote:
> Maybe he would qualify for a home computer? Does he
> have one? Will he
> have access in the rehap center? This would be a
> perfect time to put
> information online for him. If he DOES have access
> to a computer,
> contact me at mdb7@ra.msstate.edu and I will help
> you get started.
>  
>  
> 
> Marilyn Bowen
> 
> Professional Development Specialist
> 
> Research Curriculum Unit
> 
> Mississippi State University
> 
> 662-325-8364
> 
> Homepage:  <http://www.msstate.edu/~mdb7>
> http://www.msstate.edu/~mdb7
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu
> [mailto:owner-computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu] On
> Behalf Of
> CBro288346@cs.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2002 12:58 PM
> To: computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu
> Subject: computerdisc-l: Homebound student
> 
> 
> I have an 8th grade Computer Discovery student who
> was recently in an
> accident which left him paralyzed from the waist
> down.  He is now
> considered homebound in therapy at the University
> Hospital in Jackson
> and will be there months probably.  I have been
> requested to provide
> work for this student so he can keep up and be ready
> to return to class
> when he can.  What do you do?  Since we do not
> really have a text I can
> send, it is going to be difficult.  We are about
> half-way through
> keyboading so he doesn't even know his keyboard as
> he has been out for 4
> weeks already.  My suggestion to the counselor was
> that the student be
> allowed to repeat Computer Discovery next year since
> this may become an
> important part of his career future.  She says I am
> required to provide
> work if he is homebound.  Any ideas?
> Carol 
> 
> 


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