[bookshare-discuss] FW: Digital Books and Players: 2-part Webinar Series Nov. 15, 29
- From: "Rick Roderick" <richard@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:15:18 -0500
Although this announcement is not directly related to Bookshare, it is
indirectly related, and I thought that some of you might want to sign up for
this.
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From: Equal Access to Software & Information
[mailto:EASI@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Prof Norm Coombs
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:04 PM
To: EASI@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Digital Books and Players: 2-part Webinar Series Nov. 15, 29
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) presents a 2-part
Webinar series providing information on the cutting edge of digital e-texts
for persons with disabilities which will soon be the standard for students
from K-12 through university.
DIGITAL BOOKS & PLAYERS, A Two-part Webinar UPDATE
Presenter: Robert Lee Beach, Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Two part free series. Thursday November 15 and 29 - 2PM EASTERN
The advent of digital books has made accessing reading materials for
individuals with disabilities a more pleasant experience. Sound quality is
better
and navigation is far superior to the old analog tape books. However, with
so many options for players and sources of books, what does one need to be
aware of when shopping for reading materials and equipment.
In December of 2005, Robert presented a 2-part workshop titled “Why Pick a
DAISY” which looked at some of the resources and players for DAISY books.
Some
changes have happened with both the players and sources. In this
presentation, Robert will again discuss some of the sources of books and
update you on
what is happening with these. Then he will review software and hardware
players for digital books and update you on the offerings available today.
Included will be a demonstration of the new Victor Stream and a discussion
of the new NLS books that are expected to come out in 2008.
PART ONE will give a brief description of digital books, where they can be
found, and what some of the differences are between books from these
sources. Then there will be demonstrations of 3 out of the 4 software
players: Book Wizard Reader, Easy-Reader, and Victor ReaderSoft.
Part 2 will finish the software player demonstrations with the gh Player.
Then there will be demonstrations of 4 hardware players: Victor Classic,
Victor Wave, Book Port, and the new Victor Stream. As time permits, other
players can be discussed.
You need to register for the FREE Digital Talking Books and Players Two Part
Series in order to reserve a seat in the virtual presentation room and to
receive the login details as well as to receive an archived recording of the
presentations shortly after the 2 events. To register, go to:
HYPERLINK "http://easi.cc/clinic.htm"http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
(This Webinar is listed about half way down the page.)
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