On Campus Programs

Introduction to Microsoft Windows Applications with JAWS for Windows

Offered eight times each year, this two week course provides training in the use of the Windows operating system, Internet Explorer to brows the World Wide Web, Outlook Express to send and receive email, Microsoft Word to write and edit documents as well as Talking Typing Tutor to improve typing speed and accuracy. All instruction is through the use of the JAWS For Windows screen reader allowing the client to hear their keystrokes, to navigate menus, dialog boxes and to otherwise interact with a computer.

Class size is held to no more than four clients to one instructor. Classes take place in our state-of-the-art Technology Center Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with two additional hours each day for independent practice.

Introduction to Microsoft Windows Applications with ZoomText

Offered eight times each year, this two week course provides training in the use of the Windows operating system, Internet Explorer to brows the World Wide Web, Outlook Express to send and receive email, Microsoft Word to write and edit documents as well as Talking Typing Tutor to improve typing speed and accuracy. All instruction is through the use of the ZoomText screen magnification program allowing the client to control the size, color and shape of the text on the screen as well as to modify the size and shape of the cursor.

Class size is held to no more than three clients to one instructor. Classes take place in our state-of-the-art Technology Center Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm with two additional hours each day for independent practice.

MS Office Skills

This ten week course is offered two times each year with the first eight weeks consisting of classroom instruction in the use of the Microsoft Windows operating system the Microsoft Office applications Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer as well as instruction in the use of scanners, printers, copiers and telephone systems. Clients are also instructed in the use of any note-taking device they have and use the Talking Typing Tutor program to improve their typing speed and accuracy.

Each class is held to no more than six clients and is offered to those who use the JAWS For Windows screen reader or the ZoomText screen magnification program. All clients in a particular class use the same access program.

The last two weeks consist of on-campus internships working along side Carroll Center staff in office support roles and then, when appropriate, clients are placed in additional internships in the community. Clients are also instructed in looking for work on line and to develop a resume, cover letter and to perform well in interviews.

One-On-One Instruction

Many clients find themselves needing training on a particular program or device rather than needing instruction for a particular type of employment or for general use. For these individuals, we offer one-on-one instruction lasting from one day to several weeks with starting dates based on the availability of our instructors and the needs of the client. If circumstances require a split schedule, where multiple training dates may not be one day after another but rather a day here and a day there, such a schedule can be arranged.

One-on-one instruction can be conducted on the clients equipment or on Carroll Center equipment and installation and set-up can also be arranged. This type of instruction may require that the client provide the instructor use of the program or device in advance of the training so that they may become aware of differences between the clients program or device and those previously used during instruction.