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Accessing books and materials Though still only a small percentage of the world’s literature is accessible, there are more choices and methods for accessing literature available now than ever before. Here are some apps that will help you find and access books for your classes and ...

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Search Tips Use specific terms The Internet is vast, and the content available is ever-changing. It helps to give the search engines as much to work with as possible. If you’re trying to Google a recipe for cake, for example, be specific as ...

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Before we get into some tips that may help you, it’s important to remember that technology is always changing. Therefore, it’s very possible that this information may no longer be accurate. If you’re having trouble reproducing anything discussed, or if there is something that is not covered, try Googling ...

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Make Use of Headings If website authors employ headings, they can be a boon for screen-reader navigation. Headings allow one to quickly jump from section to section of a webpage. Jumping through a webpage heading by heading can give you a good overview of the topics ...

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Starting college is such an important milestone! Now that you’ve successfully navigated your way through attending high school and getting accepted into college, you’ve probably realized how essential technology can be in every facet of your life. Just about anything you can think of—from completing assignments in school to ...

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1. What technology do you use for accessing your materials? Which pieces of equipment are most beneficial to you? With which devices or software do you need more training? 2. What are some of the technological challenges you have experienced during college? 3. ...

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First, as the introduction to Discovering Technology pointed out, every college student, with or without a disability, must have a computer that he or she can use effectively. Notetakers, tablets, portable book readers, and cell phones are wonderful, but you will need a computer that you can use to ...

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Introduction Most learners do not use one single mode of learning to understand and fully grasp an idea or concept. For instance, when teaching a math course, professors do not stand at the board and write on it completely silently for an entire lecture. This would ...

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Knowing how to use one software program or device is no longer enough. Though you may prefer using only magnification on a computer or your braille notetaker, and even though these devices can accomplish more and more as they are updated, one technological solution will not encompass the enormous ...

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