VOVI 0840: iOS for the Visually Impaired
Effective date
February 2017
Department
Visually Impaired
Description
This course introduces students to Apple's VoiceOver screen reader to access and use their iOS devices. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are blind or visually impaired and have limited or no experience using iOS devices with the VoiceOver screen reader, such as iPads and iPhones.
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the physical characteristics and proper use and care of iOS devices
- Activate VoiceOver screen reader on iOS devices
- Use VoiceOver and gestures to control the functions of iOS devices
- Use VoiceOver to interact with a variety of applications and web browsers on iOS devices
- Use Siri (voice dictation) to control iOS devices
- Use text editing functions to edit documents
- Send and receive text messages and voice calls
- Setup email accounts, organize folders, compose/read email and manage threads
- Create, edit and review contact information
- Use the Search tool to locate information on iOS devices
- Configure and use peripheral devices, such as bluetooth keyboards, headsets, and braille displays
- Use the on-screen keyboard to perform a variety of functions
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Self-paced individualized instruction
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
70% (Satisfactory)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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Final Exam
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30
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Participation
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10
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Course topics
- Physical layout and care of your iDevice
- Orientation of the touch screen
- The VoiceOver Screen Reader
- Using gestures to control your iDevice
- Using the on-screen keyboard
- Using Lock Screen and Home screen
- Using Notification Centre, Control Center and Applications Switcher
- Using the Settings Application to control behaviour on the iDevice
- Using Siri (voice dictation) to control the iDevice and obtain information
- Using the Notes Application to read/write memos
- Editing documents
- Sending and receiving messages
- Sending and receiving email
- Managing your contacts
- Searching the Internet with Safari
- Making Voice Calls
- Managing peripherals on your iDevice
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.