RE: computerdisc-l: one handed keyboard

["Dorothy Harrison" <harrison_da@hotmail.com>]

Hi Theresia,

In response to your question about credit for the one handed student, I 
think everything depends on whether the student is on an IEP.  If the 
student is covered by an IEP, you can make accommodations as specified in 
the IEP  and not jeopardize credit.  However,  if you make adaptations, 
(change the curriculum) you can not give the carniage unit.

To all readers, please correct me if I am wrong.  However, this was my 
understanding of the issue when addressed at the curriculum meeting in July 
2003.

Dorothy Harrison
Computer Discovery and Computer Applications
Riverside High School
AVon, MS  38723




> From: "Robin Parker" <rab3@ra.msstate.edu>
> Reply-To: <rab3@ra.msstate.edu>
> To: "'Angela Hankins'" <ASHankins@jones.k12.ms.us>,        
> <computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu>, <thogga@yahoo.com>
> Subject: RE: computerdisc-l: one handed keyboard
> Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 13:22:23 -0500
>
> Thanks Angela,
>
> Here are some web sites I have found:
>
> http://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/
> http://www.typingmaster.com/index.asp (Free online typing test at the
> bottom of the page)
>
> Please add more if you have any:)
>
> Robin Burkes Parker
> Research and Curriculum Unit
> Professional Development Specialist
> Email:  rab3@ra.msstate.edu
> Web Address:  http://www.msstate.edu/~rab3
> Phone:  662.325.2510
> Fax:  662.325.3296
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu
> [mailto:owner-computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu] On Behalf Of Angela
> Hankins
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 1:00 PM
> To: computerdisc-l@Lists.MsState.Edu; thogga@yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: computerdisc-l: one handed keyboard
>
>
> I have a student this year with only one hand -- the right hand.  I
> ordered some "extra" software from www.5dollarsoftware.com (Mavis Beacon
> Teaches Typing 15) which has a one handed typing manuel!  My student's
> mom does not want any attention brought to her & the student wants to
> learn with the same equipment the other students have.  I am, though,
> trying to find more software for this student.
>
> As far as revising & getting the credit -- I'm not revising, but I will
> look at how's she doing & make a better decision once we get going.
>
> Anyone with information, please respond to "all" so I may also get some
> help/ideas!  Thanks
>
> >>> Theresia Walls <thogga@yahoo.com> 08/05/04 09:24AM >>>
> Where do you go to find a left handed keyboard?  Also, what is the best
> way to teach someone with only the use of the left hand or a student
> with only one hand.  Do you have to revise your plan and if so do they
> get their high school credit?
>
>
>
>
> Theresia Walls
>
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