IntelliBraille Workshop
Featuring Braille Activities using Classroom Suite and Overlay Maker with the IntelliKeys Keyboard

DATE: May 7, 2008 TIME:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
LOCATION: NCECBVI in Nebraska City
COST:  $50.00
TARGET GROUP: Teachers or paraprofessionals with experience using Classroom Suite and Overlay Maker
MAXIMUM NUMBER:     6
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:     April 23, 2008

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IntelliBraille is one of the few educational software programs for blind students. This program is used in conjunction with IntelliTools Classroom Suite, Overlay Maker 3, and IntelliKeys USB keyboard, it contains over 115 activities accessible to Braille and low-vision students. The 16 lessons on the Literary Braille Code begin with the alphabet and proceed through all contractions and includes five lessons on the Dolch Words.  This workshop is designed to meet the needs of teachers or paraprofessionals who have experience using IntelliTools’ Classroom Suite and Overlay Maker software and would like to expand that knowledge to include Braille students.  Participants will learn to use features, materials and activities included with IntelliBraille.

IntelliBraille course materials make teaching Braille easier:

v      Braille Activities are provided in print and Simulated Braille Font for the Dolch Words and Literary Braille Code Activities.

v      Braille Activities have supporting IntelliTalk 3 files to speak the contraction or word and then spell it.

v      Files are provided on the IntelliBraille in Duxbury format for all of the Braille Activities; Literary Braille Code, Dolch Words, Functional Braille, and Tracking Activities. These files are in contracted Braille, ready to be embossed.

Participants will learn to:

v    Use the pre-made Braille activities for reading, writing and math
v    Use Braille activities with the Literary Braille code, tracking and Braille alphabet, Dolch words, functional Braille and short-form words.
v    Use IntelliTalk 3’s powerful accessibility tools as a talking word processor
v    Create IntelliPics Studio 3 and IntelliTalk 3 activities specific to the needs of blind and visually impaired children
v    Use the Explore Template with visually impaired students
v    Create maps

Questions Contact:

Carol Adams
NCECBVI
(800) 826-4355
cadams@esu4.org