Yes, the practice mode is really inconvenient. It's the one thing that clients tell me off the bat doesn't make sense. Moving it to the home screen or, at least, to the top level of settings, would be great.
Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, [email protected] Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Dec 4, 2012, at 12:41 PM, "Damashe Thomas" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > I agree with everything John wrote. When teaching remotely, skype or on the > phone really seem to be the best way to do it, perhaps I suffer from a lack > of imagination, but I haven't found any other method. > Jim, I usually get a client in to the notes app to work on typing both > standard and touch typing. Since it's already there, they can at least begin > to get familiar with the on-screen keyboard. > Some good ideas you sent to apple though. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Noseworthy" > <[email protected]> > To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 10:33 AM > Subject: Re: to all teachers of assistive technologies. > > >> Hi: >> >> Thanks much for hyour post. I do the same thing and, I agree that it works. >> I was just wondering if there are any other suggestions. >> >> I did email [email protected] asking if they could have the "voiceover >> practice button" moved to the first page when voiceover is activated. I >> also asked if they could include an option within the practice area for >> typing practice (both standard and touch typing. >> >> We shall see. >> >> >> On 2012-12-04, at 11:03 AM, John Panarese <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I do Mac and iDevice training via Skype or telephone. It has been >>> working quite successfully. You have to make sure they have the volume of >>> their device turned up so you can hear it. Other than that, it is like >>> teaching them as if they are in the same room as you. You should be able >>> to hear their progress and from experience, it's often easy to tell if a >>> gesture is not working and the possibilities as to why it's not. >>> >>> On Dec 4, 2012, at 6:37 AM, Jim Noseworthy >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Folks: >>>> >>>> I am interested to know: >>>> 1. if you are teaching your clients how to use an iPhone using online >>>> technology such as Skype ETC., >>>> >>>> 2. if so, what is your method for accomplishing this task. >>>> >>>> Thanks all over the place gang. >>>> >>>> >>>> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> >>>> >>>> To reply to this post, please address your message to >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum >>>> at either the list's own dedicated web archive: >>>> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> >>>> or at the public Mail Archive: >>>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. >>>> Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: >>>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> >>>> >>>> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus >>>> and worm-free! >>>> >>>> Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting >>>> the list website at: >>>> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> >>> >>> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> >>> >>> To reply to this post, please address your message to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum >>> at either the list's own dedicated web archive: >>> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> >>> or at the public Mail Archive: >>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. >>> Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: >>> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> >>> >>> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus >>> and worm-free! >>> >>> Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting >>> the list website at: >>> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> >> >> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> >> >> To reply to this post, please address your message to >> [email protected] >> >> You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at >> either the list's own dedicated web archive: >> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> >> or at the public Mail Archive: >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. >> Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> >> >> The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus >> and worm-free! >> >> Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting >> the list website at: >> <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> > > <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> > > To reply to this post, please address your message to > [email protected] > > You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at > either the list's own dedicated web archive: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> > or at the public Mail Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. > Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> > > The Mac-Access mailing list is guaranteed malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and > worm-free! > > Please remember to update your membership options periodically by visiting > the list website at: > <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/> <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. 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