But George sir,  won't it be unfair towards sighted to make them write
on computers for the sake of visually impaired?  Hand writing is a
very important aspect, especially during childhood.  Just like we find
number of flaws in a method suggested for the blind by someone who is
not familiar with the field, a sighted person will have number of
arguements against writing exams on computers in place of hand
writing.  I was reasonably sighted during my childhood for writing
exams on my own.  Don't want to miss on that fun.

On 1/12/16, George Abraham <[email protected]> wrote:
> A universal examination method has to be evolved. Recording   on tape seems
> to have a number of draw backs.
>
> I believe the system should move towards all students writing exams using
> computers. This will not happen overnight. It will take time. But there is a
> need to head that way. I do not believe that blind students must not be
> singled out for special treatment.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
> Of Vamshi. G
> Sent: 12 January 2016 20:55
> To: [email protected]; AccessIndia: a list for discussing
> accessibility and issues concerning the disabled.
> Subject: Re: [AI] Blind can record answers
>
> Every person good at writing need not be so in talking and vice versa.
> Though confidence in speaking might not be a factor in evaluation, the
> fact that recording is going on might not be comfortable for everyone.
> Besides, I always feel evaluater knowing that the paper belongs to a
> visually impaired is not desirable.  People tend to value performance
> of disabled a bit higher than that of non-disabled.  But writing exam
> on computer also has this drawback.
>
> As far as other add on benefits like liberal evaluation, grace marks
> are concerned, a strict no to them!  The whole idea of enabling
> environment is lost with these activities.
>
>
> On 1/12/16, Vedprakash <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Tape-recording answers is dangerous.
>> Firstly, the pronunciation part.
>> I can furnish numerous examples in Hindi, where different people pronounce
>> the same word differently due to regional considerations.
>> Secondly, when we record an answer, little time is left for the process of
>> thinking. Either you pause the recording frequently, or you have to speak
>> flawlessly and continuously.
>> During the recording, a shrill horn from a nearby vehicle may disturb the
>> recording and the checker may not get the recording correctly.
>> Many more such disturbances may occur resulting in a bad recording.
>> Exciting Offers to Grab  Vedprakash Sharma
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Kakarla Nageswaraiah
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 6:30 PM
>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerning
>> the disabled. <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: [AI] Blind can record answers
>>
>> What if the tape-recorder malfunctions?  In 2002, my typewriter didn't
>> work
>> when I went to DU to appear for the exams for the post of typist.
>> Multiple options may be given to the blind for writing exams.  At the same
>> time, teachers should prepare the students to the extent of securing good
>> marks on their own without expecting the scribes to compensate for the
>> poor
>> preparation and/or negligence of the students.
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>>
>> On 1/12/16, Vidhya Y <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> what about math? tell it like a Poem?
>>> typing would be fair instead of recording.
>>> the Sighted write so we should type!
>>> that way teachers can deduct marks for spelling mistakes and so on in
>>> case of English Language.
>>> for this, students should be introduced to assistive technology early
>>> on, which may take time, but not impossible.
>>> liberal evaluation/ grace marks as mentioned in the article is given
>>> to all special Students.
>>> which would make the blind incompetent  if practiced.
>>> I agree that these initiatives maybe desirable for learning and
>>> complex disabilities!
>>> many of the policies that come up are not  well thought off in advance.
>>> I feel the government should consult the disabled first, as these
>>> policies are used by us and not those who make the policy.
>>>
>>> On 1/12/16, Aravind R <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> then, our recorded answers should be crisp and clear to attract
>>>> listeners who put marks. if we tell answers slowly or if we want to
>>>> change what we said, deleting old recording and inserting new will be
>>>> tedius and time consuming.
>>>> i prefer typing through screen readers else writers should continue.
>>>>
>>>> On 1/12/16, raaju <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>> Oh my gosh! I can't speak my answer by recording. I preffer computer
>>>>> writing or exam in Braille.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On
>>>>> Behalf Of [email protected]
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 2:50 PM
>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
>>>>> concerning the disabled.
>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Blind can record answers
>>>>>
>>>>> One step towards independent exam system. But I believe it would be
>>>>> good to provide options like use of computer or recording.
>>>>> Sensitising examination authorities would also be needed to avoid
>>>>> bitter experience.
>>>>>
>>>>> I see it may be a bit challenge for teachers during correction as
>>>>> accent may vary.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Srinivasu Chakravarthula | @csrinivasu Sent from my iPhone 5C
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 12-Jan-2016, at 13:52, George Abraham <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Would be interested in knowing  the groups view on this initiative!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]]
>>>>>> On Behalf Of Asudani, Rajesh
>>>>>> Sent: 12 January 2016 13:32
>>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
>>>>>> concerning the disabled.
>>>>>> Subject: [AI] Blind can record answers
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Times of India:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Blind students can 'record' board exam answers on tape recorder
>>>>>> Abhishek Choudhari
>>>>>> | TNN | Jan 9, 2016, 04.24 PM IST
>>>>>> NAGPUR: Don't be surprised if during this summer's state board exam
>>>>>> a candidate asks the invigilator for additional 'cassette' instead
>>>>>> of additional supplement.
>>>>>> Students suffering from visual impairment (partial/full) can now
>>>>>> record their answers on tape recorder rather than taking help of a
>>>>>> writer. This new rule is part of a slew of revolutionary changes
>>>>>> brought in for special needs students by state school education
>>>>>> minister Vinod Tawde.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Speaking to TOI, Tawde said, "Visually impaired students can get
>>>>>> the questions read to them 20 minutes before the paper starts so
>>>>>> that they can get a feel of things. Their answers will be recorded
>>>>>> and the device will be sent for evaluation in the same way we send
>>>>>> the traditional answer sheets." For all special needs students the
>>>>>> minister has offered other exam concessions, like 20 minutes extra
>>>>>> time per exam hour, liberal evaluation, grace marks, facility of
>>>>>> talking calculator, on-screen reading software (if available) etc.
>>>>>> Students suffering from cerebral palsy, autism, impairment of
>>>>>> speech and hearing, physical disability, spastics, learning
>>>>>> disorder etc are some who have been given these examination
>>>>>> concessions. Parents who have children with special needs have been
>>>>>> advised to get in touch with their schools and local board office
>>>>>> for details.
>>>>>>
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