Quickclasses

QuickClass Schedule

Fall 2013: September 9 through October 20, 2013

Registration Open August 6th.  
Sign into your pn2 account.  Then click on "my pn2" and choose from the available classes under the "Opportuntites" section.

***You may only register for one QuickClass at a time.***

Post-production or Offline Captioning facilitated by Cindy Camp 

This course is for administrators, disability services professionals, and instructors who want to learn how to make classrooms and online materials accessible through captioning.

The course will examine types of captions, standards for captions, captioning methods and softwares, as well as laws related to captioning and accessibility. We will discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing compared to captioning in-house. Participants will gain knowledge about the captioning process as well as be able to choose an appropriate option for their institution.

The anticipate time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.

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Accommodations 101: Providing Services for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing facilitated by Tia Ivanko and Lisa Caringer

This course is designed for professionals who work in disability services but do not have specific training for working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH), also those who need a refresher in working with this population.  

Participants will learn the basics of providing accommodations to students who are D/HH and learn important elements to consider when choosing appropriate accommodations.  Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they learn to practical scenarios that disability service professionals are likely to encounter. At the end of the course, participants will be prepared to implement effective accommodations and auxiliary services for students who are D/HH.

The anticipated time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.

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Making Online Classes Accessible facilitated by Mark Camp

This course is for administrators, disability services professionals, and instructors who want to learn how to make distance learning accessible to students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

This course will explore distance learning benefits and challenges for students with disabilities.  We will look at various modes and methods of delivering course content and how each can be made accessible.  Participants will gain knowledge of best practices in teaching through distance technologies and learn how to go beyond traditional teaching methods.  We will also examine how incorporating Universal Design techniques can make distance learning more accessible for all students.

The anticipated time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week                  

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Making Your Campus Accessible facilitated by Laura Plummer

This course is for administrators, disability services professionals, and other college personnel who want to learn how to increase campus accessibility for members of the campus community who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Participants will learn common challenges associated with making a campus accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Topics will include legal requirements, communication strategies, assistive technology, as well as safety and emergency preparedness.  The focus of this course will be on campus enviroments outside of the classroom.  Participants will learn what accessibility is and how to promote it on campus.

The anticipated time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.           

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Skill Building for New TypeWell Transcribers facilitated by Kate Ervin and Janet Fedorchuk

This course is designed for TypeWell Transcribers who have successfully completed the Basic Skills Course and have been transcribing for less than one year.

The course is designed to help new transcribers stabilize their chunking and abbreviation skills as they transition into the classroom, while also providing guidance and support for new service providers to interpret and apply the Code of Ethics, establish professional boundaries, and practice problem-solving skills in their new professional role. The format of the class will include online discussion, reading, and hands-on practice activities.

The anticipated time commitment for this six-week course is a minimum of 5 hours per week.

Prerequisites/Requirements to participate in this class:

• Have completed TypeWell Basic Skills Course
• Have access to a computer with TypeWell software for the duration of the class

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To sign up for these courses, you must first have a pn2 account. If you already have a username and password, choose a QC that interest you and sign up.

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