Session Map for Bookshare Summer 2014

Session Number: Overview Material

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Session: Intro material
Session Open: July 3
Overview:
Workshop Content: This workshop offers staff development that will have a long-lasting impact on teachers, as well as improved outcomes for students with print disabilities. The workshop is designed to educate participants on using Bookshare resources and tools to provide timely access to textbooks and print materials in accessible formats for students with print disabilities.
Participants will work within their own Bookshare organizational accounts, and create tools and resources to supplement their Bookshare programs.

WorkshopLearning Objectives:

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
  • Become familiar with the Bookshare.org website
  • Learn how Bookshare works, who is eligible and membership options for Bookshare
  • Learn how to equalize education for students with print disabilities and improve student outcomes through technology
  • Learn how to access and integrate accessible instructional materials into the classroom for qualified students
  • Learn how to use the Bookshare online tools to manage users, organize reading lists, and download texts
  • Learn how to download digitally accessible materials and transfer the files to e-reader technology tools
  • Learn how to use compatible assistive technology software: Read:OutLoud and Victor Reader Soft Bookshare Editions, Read2Go app for iOS devices, Voice Dream app for iPad and iPhone, and Go Read app for Android devices
  • Learn how to read books in an Internet browser

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Session Dates: July 7 – 13, 2014

Title:Bookshare Basics Part 1

Session: 1
Session Open: July 4
Session 1 Syllabus
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Session Goals: Upon completion of this session the participant will be able to:
  • Provide a description of the services that Bookshare provides
  • Describe Bookshare’s mission
  • Define Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) and describe how Bookshare can meet students’ needs for AIM
  • Identify four ways to read using Bookshare
  • Explain why Bookshare matters

Session Learning Objectives:

Through the activities and resources provided in this session:
  • You will talk about your experience with Bookshare.
  • You will share questions you have about Bookshare.
  • You will learn about Bookshare’s impact on students and teachers.
  • If your school or district does not have a Bookshare Organizational Membership, you will sign up your school/district for a membership.

Lecture: powerpoint lecture #1
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Resources
Resources for Session One are found in the following folders in the Resources section of this course:
  • AIM Resources
Sign up for a Bookshare Organizational Membership
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Activity:

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Activity #1: Your assignment is to sign up your school/school district for an Organizational Membership ORbecome a Sponsor on an existing organizational account. Refer to the document titled Sign Up for a Bookshare Organizational Membership and Add Sponsorsto the Account, which is included in the Resources section of this course. Submit your name and the name of your organizational account (e.g., Perkins Student, Hometown School District) as verification of completion of this activity.
Total (14 pts):
Due Date: July 13
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Quizzes/Exams: [question/answers may be submitted separately]
Pre-Test I (set to 100% - will be converted by the Instructor pt.)
Due Date: July 13
Post-Test I (set to 100% - will be converted by the Instructor pt.)
Due Date: July 13
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Discussion Forum: Introductions
Introduce yourself in this thread by telling us your name and your role within your organization. Describe your familiarity with Bookshare. Do you have "little," "some," or "strong" familiarity?
What is one question you have about Bookshare that you hope to answer through this course?
Remember to reply to at least two other participants' posts, especially if you can answer their One Question!
Total (5 pts):
Due Date: July 13
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Discussion Forum: Discussion Forum #1
Watch the video interview with Steffon Middleton and Jill Dunaway (see link in Slide 15 of the Powerpoint presentation or click the link above). Consider how their experiences are like (or unlike) that of your own and the students you work with. (Please note: this testimonial was produced in 2009 before Bookshare launched its updated website, so you may notice some outdated screenshots.)
Discuss with your classmates one or more points in the video that interest you. Remember to reply to at least two other students' posts.
Title (5 pts):
Due Date: July 13

Video: Meet Bookshare Member Steffon Middleton

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Session Dates: July 14 – 20, 2014

Title: Bookshare Basics Part 2

Session: 2
Session Open: July 11
Session Two Syllabus
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Session Goals: Upon completion of this session the participant will be able to:
  • Describe how Bookshare gets books
  • Articulate what NIMAC is
  • Articulate the eligibility criteria for Bookshare
  • Describe the two types of Bookshare memberships
  • Describe Bookshare's digital rights management policy

Session Learning Objectives:

Through the activities and resources provided in this session:
  • You will talk about student qualifications for Bookshare.
  • You will identify the types of books in Bookshare’s library.
  • You will learn about Bookshare memberships and copyright policies.
  • You will practice using Bookshare’s Demo Account for Schools and Organizations.
  • You will create a Quick Guide for Bookshare Sponsors.

Lecture:Powerpoint Lecture #2
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Video
Bookshare and DCPS

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Activity #2: Explore the Demo Account and Add a User
For this activity, log in to the Bookshare Demo account at The username is and the password is demo480.
Once you have logged into the Demo Account, add a new member to the account by clicking on My Organization, then click Members, then click Add a Member (you will have to scroll down to the bottom for this button). Create a fictitious account (e.g., Peter Rabbit), select ABC District as the district and then add Perkins as the School. (If ABC District is not listed, click Add New to add ABC District to the list of districts. If Perkins is not listed, click Add New to add Perkins to the list of schools.)
Click on the checkbox in front of the Member’s name. Then click Add Individual Membership to view the options to Request a New Individual Membership or Add Existing Individual Membership to Organization.
After creating the fictitious account, provide the name of the “Member” you added as verification that you completed this activity.
Total (14 pts):
Due: 7/20/14
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Activity #3: Create a Quick Guide
Create a Quick Guide (1-2 pages) as a Word document that details the requirements and responsibilities of a Sponsor. Refer to Bookshare’s Quick Guides on Bookshare’s website for examples ( Upload your quick guide document as a File Submission.
Total (14 pts):
Due: 7/20/14
Quizzes/Exams: [question/answers may be submitted separately]
Pre-Test I Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total (5 pts):
Due: 7/20/14
Post-Test I Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total (5 pts):
Due: 7/20/14
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Discussion Forum:
Discussion Forum #2: Think about a student you know who could benefit from Bookshare. Why do you think he/she could benefit? What are the advantages for the student? What are the barriers? How can the barriers be overcome?
Share your thoughts in this discussion forum with the other participants. In addition, be sure to respond to the postings of at least two other participants.
Total (5pts):
Due: 7/20/14
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Resources for Session Two are found in the following folder in the Resources section:
  • External Demo Accounts
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Session Dates: July 21-27. 2014

Title:Session Three: Downloading Free Software and
Searching the Library
Session: 3
Session Open: 7/18/14
Session Three Syllabus
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Session Goals: Upon completion of this session the participant will be able to:
  • Identify, download, and install the free Bookshare software programs
  • Set up folders in which to store Bookshare books
  • Identify Bookshare's download formats and set student download preferences
  • Describe the four ways to search Bookshare's library

Session Learning Objectives:

Through the activities and resources provided in this session:
  • You will talk about text-to-speech software applications.
  • You will research compatible software.
  • You will select default download formats for students.
  • You will practice searching Bookshare’s library

Lecture: Powerpoint Lecture #3
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Assignment:

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Activity #4
Using MS Word, document the folder structure in which to store Bookshare books that you have created for a student(s). Refer to the document titled Create a Folder Structure for Storing Books in the Resources section of this course for guidance. Post the document as a file submission.
Total: 14 pts
Due Date: 7/27/14
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Activity #5
Create a Word document with your name and the name of the activity (Searching for Bookshare Books). Number from 1-5. Answer the five questions from the course page on the Word document. Post the document with your answers as a file submission.
Total: 14 pts
Due Date: 7/27/14
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Quizzes/Exams: [question/answers may be submitted separately]
Pre-Test I Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total: 5 pts
Due Date: 7/27/14
Post-Test I Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total: 5 pts
Due Date: 7/27/14
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Discussion Forum:
Discussion Forum #3: Consider a student currently on your Bookshare roster or eligible for Bookshare membership. (If you are not currently working with a student with a qualifying print disability, consider a former or fictitious student.) Briefly describe the student’s reading goals and challenges in your discussion post. Which reading method for Bookshare materials does the student currently use (e.g., braille, enlarged text, digital text, audio)? Is this the best option available? Why or why not? What other Bookshare compatible approaches might also suit this student’s learning needs? Explain why.
Reply to at least two other participants’ posts.
Total: 5 pts
Due Date: 7/27/14
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Resources for Session Three are found in the following folders in the Resources section:
  • Create a Folder Structure for Storing Books
  • Install Free Software Tools
  • Text-to-Speech Free Software Demo Trials
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Session Dates: July 28 – Aug 3, 2014

Title:Session Four: Downloading and Reading Books
Session: 4
Session Open: Aug 3
Session 4 syllabus
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Session Goals: Upon completion of this session the participant will be able to:
  • Identify the six steps required to download books
  • Explain how to open and read a book within compatible software

Session Learning Objectives:

Through the activities and resources provided in this session:
  • You will search for and locate books, assign them to a student(s), and download, save, and extract their zipped files to appropriate folders.
  • You will open and read a book with compatible software.

Lecture: Powerpoint Lecture #4
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Assignment:

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In a Word document, describe the:
  • skills, needs, and preferences of your student
  • environments in which the specialized formats (Bookshare books) will beused
  • tasks for which the formats will be used
  • features of a reading tool that address the student’s skills, needs, and
    preferences.
    Post the document as a file submission.
Total (14 pts):
Due date: Aug 3
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Quizzes/Exams: [question/answers may be submitted separately]
Pre-Test I Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total (5 pts):
Due date: Aug 3
Post-Test I Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total (5 pts):
Due date: Aug 3
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Discussion Forum:
Discussion Forum #4: How can you get staff, students, and parents “hooked” on Bookshare? Search for resources on Bookshare’s website (e.g., video testimonials, resources, links, news, Facebook and Twitter links, YouTube videos). Think about how you would use these resources and share your ideas with the group.
Remember to post your ideas and respond to at least two other posts.
Total (5pts):
Due date: Aug 3
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Resources for Session Four are found in the following folders in the Resources section:
  • Download and Extract Files to Computers and Devices
  • MP3 Files
  • Read Using Text-to-Speech Software Programs
  • Read Books on AAC Devices
  • Use Bookshare Books with a Screen Reader
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Session Dates: August 4 – Aug 10, 2014

Title: Reading Lists, Bookshare Web Reader, and Apps

Session: 5
Session Open: 8/1/14
Session 5 syllabus
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Session Goals: Upon completion of this session the participant will be able to:
  • Create a Reading List and add books
  • Identify some AT hardware devices that can play Bookshare formats
  • Identify apps that read Bookshare books
  • Use Bookshare Web Reader to read a Bookshare book in a browser

Session Learning Objectives:

Through the activities and resources provided in this session:
  • You will talk about options for reading Bookshare books.
  • You will create and share a reading list.
  • You will practice using a browser-based reader.
  • You will practice using iOS and Android apps that read Bookshare books.

Lecture:
Powerpoint Lecture #5
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Assignment:

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Activity #7: In a Word document, identify the features of the Bookshare Web Reader. You will need to use the Individual Member Demo Account to view the Web Reader. See the instructions posted in the Resource folder titled Bookshare Web Reader in the Resources section of the course website for guidance. Post the Word document as a file submission.
NOTE: If you are able to log in to Bookshare using Chrome, you will notice that there is an important additional Web Reader feature that other browsers lack (Firefox, IE, Safari).
Total (14 pts):
Due: Aug 10
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Assignment:

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Activity #8: Think about how you will implement Bookshare with your students with qualifying print disabilities. Use the Action_Steps_Template_Perkins to construct your plan. This Word document is found in the folder titled Action Planning in the Resources section of the course website. Post the document as a file submission.
Total (14 pts):
Due: Aug 10
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Quizzes/Exams: [question/answers may be submitted separately]
Pre-Test I (# pt.) Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total (5 pts):
Due: Aug 10
Post-Test I (# pt.) Set Quizzes to 100% - grade will be converted by the Instructor pt.
Total (5 pts):
Due: Aug 10
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Discussion Forum:
Discussion Forum #5: What challenges will you encounter as you implement Bookshare with students in your school or district? What strategies will you use to meet these challenges in order to achieve your goals? Share your thoughts with other participants. Remember to respond to at least two other posts.
Total (5pts):
Due: Aug 10
Estimated time to complete:
Resources for Session Five are found in the following folders in the Resources section:
  • Action Planning
  • Apps
  • Bookshare Web Reader
  • External Demo Accounts
  • Reading Lists
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