Hi Ann, then by your definition, we're not even doing audio tutorials. The issue that has been raised is discrepancies in access to information between those who use the audio and those who can't. We produce no such material as you are outlining in audio. What we ship with every BrailleNote is pretty much a reading of Chapter One of the User's Guide with the BrailleNote talking to illustrate the points covered. Then, we produce a what's new file for each release, based again on the User's Guide but using the BrailleNote. This is a demonstration, not a tutorial, and in the audio, it refers people to the user guide for a complete explanation. And when 7.2 is released, you'll see that there is a what's new section of the user's guide that in one easy place shows everyone how to use the features. It actually covers step by step how to complete new tasks.
I actually think producing such material as you suggest is a really good idea, and with DAISY, it makes it even more viable. But that's for the future, and we certainly don't do any such thing now. Jonathan Mosen BrailleNote Product Marketing Manager HumanWare 11 Mary Muller Drive Christchurch New Zealand DDI: +64-3-940-2219 http://www.humanware.com "Ann K. Parsons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 17/08/2006 01:28 p.m. Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Please respond to Braillenote List <[email protected]> To Braillenote List <[email protected]> cc Subject RE: [Braillenote] text & audio tutorials Hi all, Excuse me for butting in here, but as an educator, I must agree with K.C. There is a difference between a manual and a tutorial. A manual lists features and gives commands for implimenting them. A tutorial assumes that a person wants to learn how to use a given item. The procedures for doing so are analyzed and broken down into steps. Each step is then separated out, and sometimes pretests, and post tests are given in addition to exercises for practice. There are a set of goals outlined at the beginning of the tutorial, and each goal is reached by a set of objectives, measureable tasks that if done indicate if the student has learned what material has been presented. I think that the manual, although very good, is a manual, not a tutorial. This is nothing against Kate at all, just a fact. What folks are asking for in text form is a tutorial. Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons *** NEW EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** NEW WEB SITE: http://www.portaltutoring.info Skype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter. Not all those who wander are lost." JRRT ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
