4/28/2024 4:10:35 AM	DRD 784 Course Outline as of Summer 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DRD 784	Title:  ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY LAB
Full Title:  Assistive Technology Training Center Lab
Last Reviewed:2/27/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	2.00			Contact DHR	35.00
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 35.00

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  DRD 783

Catalog Description:

This course explores access and other technology for students with disabilities in a lab or classroom setting.  Students may work independently, participate in group and/or individual instruction, structured workshops and other academic support activities after meeting with an Access Technology Specialist.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course explores access and other technology for students with disabilities in a lab or classroom setting.  Students may work independently, participate in group and/or individual instruction, structured workshops and other academic support activities after meeting with an Access Technology Specialist.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate competency using technology in the Access Technology Center.

2.  Apply learned technology to settings beyond the Access Technology Center.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will achieve some or all of the following objectives:

1. Evaluate and select specific technology according to disability related

   limitations.

2. Request technology from the Access Technology Center.

3. Use technology to access information and/or complete academic requirements in a

    variety of settings.

4. Navigate SRJC's course management system.

Topics and Scope

Topics and scope will vary and include but be not limited to the following according to student needs and goals.

 

I. Access Technology Center Process and Procedures

    A. Requesting Access Technology

    B. Equipment Loans

    C. Lab Etiquette  

II. Access Technology for Reading

     A. Alternate media

     B. Text-to-speech technology

III. Access Technology for Writing

     A. Graphic organizers

    B. Word prediction software

    C. Speech-to-text software

    D. Proof-reading technology

IV. Access Technology for Math

    A. Adaptive math software

    B. Adaptive math hardware

V. Access Technology for Visual Impairments

     A. Magnification options

    B. Screen reading software

VI. Access Technology for Physical Disabilities

    A. Computer access software

    B. Computer access hardware

VII. Study Skills Technology

    A. Highlighting technology

    B. Notetaking technology

    C. Graphic organizing/outlining software

VIII. Access to Course Management Programs

    A. Log-in

    B. Navigation

    C. Assignment Submission

IX. Computer Basics

    A. Word Processing                                                                                                        

     B. Presentation Software

    C. Email

    D. Internet

Assignments:

Depending on student needs and goals, any or all of the following assignments will be required:

1. Class participation

2. Completion of software tutorials

3. Practice using technology to access information

4. Practice using technology to complete academic requirements

5. Creation of a plan for using access technology

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 25 - 75%
Demonstrations of skills or competencies, Access Technology Plan
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 25 - 75%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials.

Commerically available manuals for relevant assistive technology

Web resources

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