Introduction to the knfbReader Mobile

Thursday, February 19, 2009
Introduction to the knfbReader Mobile
1:00  1:30 PM

Location: Poplar Conference Room, Midlands Center, Columbia, SC
Presenter: Edna Beard  Quintex of Asheville, knfbReader Mobile Distributor in the Carolinas

The knfbReader Mobile is a phone that reads to you  a truly pocket-size solution to reading on the go.  This is a major advancement in portability and functionality of print access for blind, the visually impaired, and those with reading difficulties.  The knfbReader Mobile and kReader Mobile software packages run on a multifunction cell phone which allows the user to read mail, receipts, handouts, and many other documents wherever the user happens to be.  The knfbReader Mobile software has a feature set which is designed for use by blind or low-vision users.  The kReader Mobile is designed for users who have difficulty reading due to learning or language problems.  The presenter will demonstrate the functions of this truly amazing technology.

Active Learning and Study Strategies using the Kurzweil 3000 Software
1:30  3:00 PM

Location: Poplar Conference Room, Midlands Center, Columbia, SC
Presenter: Edna Beard  Quintex of Asheville,
Kurzweil Consultant and Distributor in the Carolinas 

If you already have Kurzweil 3000 or are just thinking about purchasing it  this workshop will help to clarify just how the Kurzweil 3000 can be used to help struggling students.  The Kurzweil 3000 is a content-independent reading, writing, and learning software.  It is used in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges and universities to help students succeed in the classroom regardless of their curriculum or lesson plans.

The attendees will be shown activities using the Kurzweil 3000 to teach learning strategies for pre-reading skills, vocabulary development, active reading strategies, writing and proofreading, and test taking skills.  In demonstrating these activities the presenter will be providing an overview of how this product can be used with any struggling student.

Educators and independent research have demonstrated that Kurzweil 3000 provides not only the tools students need to improve their reading speed and comprehension, but also the features that make it possible for them to learn and study independently.  Each attendee will receive a demo copy of the Professional Color software, a product overview brochure, and a copy of the “Summary Report of the Iowa Text Reader Longitudinal Study 2006-2007”.

To register for these workshops: 

Option 1: Complete the online registration form at http://www.sc.edu/scatp/forms/trainingregform2-19-09.html 
Option 2: Email Sally Young at Sally.Young@uscmed.sc.edu . 
Option 3: Call Sally Young at (803) 935-5263 or 800-915-4522. 
Option 4: Fax your registration information to (803) 935-5342. Please include your name, organization, address, email address, phone number. 
These workshops are free of charge, but limited to 16 attendees.