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VOVI 0731: Basic Editing
Effective date
September 2014
Department
Visually Impaired
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired who have no computing experience and limited language or literacy skills. Students learn skills that provide them with a strong foundation for basic computer use. Using basic Job Access With Speech (JAWS) commands, students access screen information, manage files and perform basic word processing tasks. This course prepares students for Basic Introduction to Windows (VOVI 0735).
Credits
0.0
Year of study
ABE Fundamental Literacy(Grade8&below)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe basic computer components
- Perform basic computer functions with correct posture and hand position
- Use basic JAWS commands to access screen information
- Use the keyboard to perform basic editing functions
- Perform fundamental file management tasks
- Use basic word processing techniques to format and proofread documents
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Self-paced individualized instruction
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S (Where S=50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
|
|
Assignments |
20 |
|
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
|
|
Final Exam |
30 |
|
Course topics
- Basic Computer Components
- Computer Functions and Ergonomics
- Basic JAWS Commands
- Basic Editing Using the Keyboard
- File management
- Basic Word Processing
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.