i listened to a few lectures for this course and I noted they are using the
IDLE IDE that comes with Python. IDLE has never been compatible with JAWS to
my understanding.
JAWS and Python do work well with many editors though and we should be able to
find a compromise here. I will be busy for a few days, but I will try to
contact EDX and/or MITX soon. After all their main story in the email was
about a blind woman that took that course and commented on how accessible the
course was.
From: Greg Wocher
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2018 3:40 AM
To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [pythonvis] Re: Fwd: Exceptional educational experiences for all
learners
Hello,
I am trying to start the class on Introduction to Computer Science Using
Python. However the tool they say to download and use to do your programming
with is not accessible on either Mac or Windows. I am trying to get Emacs and
Emacspeak working on my Mac But am not having much luck right now. I may end up
having to use VS Code on windows to take the course. Other than this problem
this edX is a great resource.
Greg Wocher
On Jun 6, 2018, at 7:04 PM, Stephanie Davis <steffie.davis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Glad it's of value. Progress
On Wed, Jun 6, 2018, 6:00 PM Richard Dinger <rrdinger@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Stephanie,
This is indeed exceptional information! I listened to the first few
lecture sessions for the MIT class on introduction to data processing with
Python and found it quite engaging and, of course, very well done. I have some
accessibility issues regarding not being able to read what is being projected
onto the screen in the classroom, but I am still researching that point as it
is quite important for us blind folk. I think I will sign up for the class as
well so I can look through the homework assignments and tests.
I also took a brief look at some of the EDX offerings through other
universities and I see there are Python classes there as well. And, of course,
there are courses offered in all sorts of other technical areas to tempt
lifetime learners.
Thank you for forwarding this along to the list.
Richard
From: Stephanie Davis
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2018 8:24 AM
To: pythonvis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [pythonvis] Fwd: Exceptional educational experiences for all
learners
This is information of value to learners in search of Accessible resources.
Very exciting.
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From: Tom Smith <mitxonedx@xxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, May 31, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Subject: Exceptional educational experiences for all learners
To: Stephanie <steffie.davis@xxxxxxxxx>
Her experience is a testimony to the work and dedication the MIT faculty,
instructors, and staff pour into these courses
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Dear Stephanie,
The other day, a colleague told me about her
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“I wanted to learn online, but my previous
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blind, and the lack of accessible courses made learning online a struggle. My
mentor suggested that I check out edX, and after looking through the course
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