[duxuser] Re: Why Six-key Entry?

  • From: "Angel" <angel238@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 11:20:39 -0400

Transcribers can also teach Braille.  How can a transcriber teach Braille to
a blind student if he doesn't know six key entry.  Also why must we lower
our standards for transcribers because some find it hard to learn six key
entry?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Susan Jolly" <easjolly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:04 AM
Subject: [duxuser] Why Six-key Entry?


> Noting the recent questions about Perky Duck reminded me once again of my
> curiosity about six-key entry.  Why do transcribers use six-key instead of
> ASCII Braille?  One reason for asking this question is I'm wondering if
the
> transcriber shortage in the US would be eased if transcribers weren't
> expected to learn six-key.
> Thanks,
> SusanJ
>
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