Online instruction in braille code skills for preservice teachers

Authors
Koenig, AJ Robinson, MC
Citation
Aj. Koenig et Mc. Robinson, Online instruction in braille code skills for preservice teachers, J VIS IMP B, 95(9), 2001, pp. 543-557
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
JOURNAL OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT & BLINDNESS
ISSN journal
0145482X → ACNP
Volume
95
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
543 - 557
Database
ISI
SICI code
0145-482X(200109)95:9<543:OIIBCS>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
This article presents the results of an evaluation of a web-based course in braille code skills for preservice teachers of students with visual impair ments. The findings revealed that the online course offered a high-quality, rigorous approach to delivering instruction in braille code skills when st udents had appropriate technology skills and equipment and were independent , persistent learners.