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Blind Students and Distance Education: Some Experiences with Microcomputers and Synthetic Speech.

Vincent, T. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1986

Describes experiences of United Kingdom's Open University blind students involved in "Computing and the Blind" project. Microcomputer applications described include braille-to-text transcription, word processing, and computer programming. Each application's use of software designed for commercially available microcomputer systems with…

Descriptors: Artificial Speech, Blindness, Braille, Communication Problems

Identification and Presentation of the Component Functions of Training Technology.

Shears, Arthur – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988

Identifies seven general areas of competence in the field of training technology derived from a model of training as communication. The role of trainer versus that of institutional instructor is compared; preparation of trainers is discussed; and occupational analysis is described, with emphasis on developing a curriculum (DACUM). (6 references)…

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Foreign Countries, Job Analysis, Models