Adapted Computer Lab Workshops Available

Saddleback College Students are encouraged to check out the following list of available workshops for Fall 2011. Please note that all workshops will be held in Village 29-1.

Below you will see a brief schedule of workshops followed by an overview of the topics covered in each workshop.

DATE                                                     TIME                                                      WORKSHOP

August 29 (Mon)                           9:00am-10:00am                              Kurzweil #1

August 31 (Wed)                           1:00pm-2:00pm                                Kurzweil #2

Sept 2 (Fri)                                    12:00pm-1:00pm                              Kurzweil #1

Sept 6 (Tue)                                   5:00pm-6:00pm                                Kurzweil #3

Sept 7 (Wed)                                  9:30am-10:30am                              Kurzweil #1

Sept 9 (Fri)                                    12:00pm-1:00pm                              Smart Tech

Sept 10 (Sat)                                  10:00am-11:00am                             Kurzweil #1

Sept 14 (Wed)                                1:00pm-2:00pm                                Kurzweil #2

Sept 16 (Fri)                                  12:00pm-1:00pm                              Kurzweil #2

Sept 23 (Fri)                                   1:00pm-2:00pm                               Kurzweil #3

Sept 28 (Wed)                                9:30am-10:30am                              Kurzweil #1

Oct 1 (Sat)                                     10:00am-11:00am                             Kurzweil #2

Oct 3 (Mon)                                   3:30pm-4:30pm                                Smart Tech

Oct 7 (Fri)                                     12:00pm-1:00pm                              Kurzweil #1

Oct 7 (Fri)                                     1:00pm-2:00pm                                Kurzweil #2

Oct 10 (Mon)                                 9:30am-10:30am                              Kurzweil #3

Oct 14 (Fri)                                   12:00pm-1:00pm                               Smart Tech

Oct 19 (Wed)                                 9:30am-10:30am                              Kurzweil #1

Oct 21 (Fri)                                   12:00pm-1:00pm                              Kurzweil #1

Oct 21 (Fri)                                    1:00pm-2:00pm                               Kurzweil #2

Oct 24 (Mon)                                 9:30am-10:30am                              Smart Tech

Nov 4 (Fri)                                    12:00pm-1:00pm                              Kurzweil #1

Nov 4 (Fri)                                    1:00pm-2:00pm                                Kurzweil #2

Nov 7 (Mon)                                  9:30am-10:30am                              Kurzweil #3

Nov 16 (Wed)                                9:30am-10:30am                              Kurzweil #1

Nov 21 (Mon)                                9:30am-10:30am                              Kurzweil #2

Dec 2 (Fri)                                    12:00pm-1:00pm                              Smart Tech

Kurzweil #1-Introduction to Kurzweil.

Recommended for students who are new to Kurzweil 3000 or require a refresher.  This workshop will provide an introductory overview Kurzweil 3000 including basic functions, toolbars and reading options.  Opportunity to practice with the program will be included during the workshop.  Students who have books in Kurzweil format are encouraged to bring their electronic copies, demonstration textbooks will be available for students who do not.

Students are welcome to repeat a particular workshop as many times as they feel are warranted.

Kurzweil #2-Intermediate Kurzweil.

Recommended for students who have used Kurzweil 3000, been given an introductory training or taken the Kurzweil #1 workshop and wish to explore more possibilities related to the program. This workshop will provide instruction on more advanced features of Kurzweil 3000 including highlighting, note-taking and vocabulary development. Students who have books in Kurzweil format are encouraged to bring their electronic copies, demonstration textbooks will be available for students who do not.

Kurzweil #3-Advanced Kurzweil

Recommended for students and instructors who have used Kurzweil 3000 and are familiar with the basic components of the program.  This workshop will focus on use of Kurzweil for test-taking, embedded instruction, ESL instruction and other advanced features of the program.

Smart Tech Workshop

Recommended for students interested in exploring some of the newer technology available for students.  This workshop will explore uses and applications for Smart Pens and iPads for classroom use. Students are encouraged to bring Smart Pens, iPhones and/or iPads to the workshops.