Re: [Blind-Computing] blackboard assessability
Hi when I was in College I used blackboard and it worked fine with jaws which was about 5 years ago. - Original Message - From: "Jamie Seeger" To: Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:49 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] blackboard assessability Hi, I am thinking of going back to school to obtain a master degree on-line. I see many of the universities use Blackboard to host their on-line content. I am wondering if this interface is accessible for one using a screen reader? I am using a windows 7 home premium 64 bit system. I have Jaws, System Access, and NVDA as screen readers I can use. If the program is accessible are there any tips in navigating the program? I thank you for any information in this matter. Jamie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] blackboard assessability
Jamie, I just completed a degree through Charter Oak State College and they use Blackboard. For the most part, BB is accessible. One area where I ran into problems is in the online exams. If an exam is timed, the constantly updating on-screen timer steals focus away from Jaws and makes taking the test using a screen reader impossible. The school is using an older version of BB (version 9 SP 7) and the software is up to version 9 SP 11. Many screen reader enhancements were made in SP 10. So, you will need to know which version of BB is being used in order to judge what your ultimate experience will be. In my case, I needed a sighted person to read/scribe the online tests. The untimed tests were fine. Also, navigating the discussion forums can be cumbersome. If you have any other questions, please ask. BTW, which school are you considering for your Masters? John - Original Message - From: "Jamie Seeger" To: Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:49 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] blackboard assessability Hi, I am thinking of going back to school to obtain a master degree on-line. I see many of the universities use Blackboard to host their on-line content. I am wondering if this interface is accessible for one using a screen reader? I am using a windows 7 home premium 64 bit system. I have Jaws, System Access, and NVDA as screen readers I can use. If the program is accessible are there any tips in navigating the program? I thank you for any information in this matter. Jamie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] blackboard assessability - Email found in subject
Hi Jamie, Yes, Blackboard is accessible with Jaws. I completed an online degree in 2011. Feel free to contact me off list for any bumps in the road you come across. Best of luck! Smile. Stephanie Stephanie Koetje | Administrative Support and Volunteer Coordinator | Northwest Center Foundation Northwest Center- People of All Abilities 7272 W Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 skoe...@nwcenter.org | office 206.378.6365 Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Sign up for Our Newsletter | Our Stories -Original Message- From: Jamie Seeger [mailto:seege...@verizon.net] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:50 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] blackboard assessability - Email found in subject Hi, I am thinking of going back to school to obtain a master degree on-line. I see many of the universities use Blackboard to host their on-line content. I am wondering if this interface is accessible for one using a screen reader? I am using a windows 7 home premium 64 bit system. I have Jaws, System Access, and NVDA as screen readers I can use. If the program is accessible are there any tips in navigating the program? I thank you for any information in this matter. Jamie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] blackboard assessability
Hi, I am thinking of going back to school to obtain a master degree on-line. I see many of the universities use Blackboard to host their on-line content. I am wondering if this interface is accessible for one using a screen reader? I am using a windows 7 home premium 64 bit system. I have Jaws, System Access, and NVDA as screen readers I can use. If the program is accessible are there any tips in navigating the program? I thank you for any information in this matter. Jamie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
