[optacon-l] Re: Optacon Lesson Book
- From: "Natalie" <nataliej@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:05:18 -0400
But don't forget that there are people without computers.
Natalie
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From: "J. R. Westmoreland" <jr@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:20 AM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Optacon Lesson Book
> The CRT, or video display, for the computer was still pretty rare at that
> time as well.
> The CRT lens was there but it was much later before they modified the
> Optacon to handle the different refresh rates used for display screens.
> If a new manual is written there should be a whole section devoted to the
> display screen and how to deal with the differences you will encounter.
>
> J. R.
>
>
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> On Behalf Of Catherine Thomas
> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:02 AM
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> Subject: [optacon-l] Optacon Lesson Book
>
> Sadly, the Optacon lesson book is not as wonderful as it was when it was
> first designed. The book can still be used but not for everything. In the
> 70s when the book was created, print was mostly uniform and
> straightforward. This is because most documents were produced by
> professionals. Layouts were generally uniform. Even complex layouts tended
> to be consistent. Since the arrival of personal computers and individual
> desktop publishing, all that has changed. There are infinitely more
> colors, type styles, type faces, fonts, etc. being used--unfortunately
> often without rhyme or reason.
>
> The earliest lessons in the book which aid in practicing tracking with the
> camera and in locating items on a page are still very relevant. Once you
> get past the first couple of little stories, I'm not sure that the
> remaining material is all that useful.
>
> I received only a few private lessons with the Optacon and once I passed
> the second story in the book I never used it again although I have looked
> at it as a matter of interest.
>
> If there are users on the list who would have the time and inclination to
> update training materials, we could establish a committee and work on it.
>
> Consider for instance that when the book was printed, the at sign, greater
> than and less than signs etc. were not a part of everyday life. I don't
> think they are even in the book. If they are, forgive me but I don't think
> so.
>
> Anyway, those who might find this type of thing fun, can contact me
> off-list if they like and we can set up a work-group.
> Catherine
>
>
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