Details: TOT (Training of Trainer) for CTVI (Computer Training for Visually Impaired)
Objective: To build capacity for the teachers of different schools, NGOs & individuals who will provide computer training for visually impaired children & adults.
Duration:
5 days
(05-Apr-2011 to 09-Apr-2011)
(9:30 am to 6:00 pm)
 
Medium of TOT:English
 
Methodology:It is an instructor led program using Tutor manuals and Teaching aids clubbed with group discussions and mock sessions.
 
Eligibility:NGO/GO professionals/trainers, Colleges and universities working with people with disabilities
 
Exit Kit:CTVI Training Kit (Tutor manuals, Student manuals, Practical exercises, Tactile Diagram models, Spelling tool, CTVI Automation tool for practical exercises)
 
How to Enroll:Need to contact EnAble India and register for the required TOT.
Need to fill the TOT registration form
Candidates will be selected after evaluation test
Contact Details:
EnAble India – 080 4282 3636, 098453 13919
Mail id – santosh@enable-india.org, prabha@enable-india.org 
 
Course Fee:Rs. 500 for one TOT or all three TOTs
 
Accommodation:Can help with finding accomodation
 
Details

1. TOT for CTVI:
·         IT and computers is the biggest enabler for the educated persons with vision impairment. It has a deeper impact for the persons with vision impairment than for persons without disability.
·         Computer education for the persons with vision impairment enables them in their basic education, higher education, research, daily living and employment.
·         In today’s environment with paper less offices and information available in the internet, computers represent freedom for the persons with vision impairment.
·         There are very few schools and institutions offering computer training for persons with vision impairment
·         More importantly there are very few trainers who teach computers and IT for the persons with vision impairment
·         Also, there is no standardized formal curriculum. Hence quality IT education cannot be guaranteed.
 
To address this gap, in 2005, Enable India started Training the Trainers course for trainers who will teach computers to the persons with vision impairment. This program was launched to enhance the teaching methodologies of the trainers in various aspects of computers.
This TOT is being conducted for the teachers of different schools, NGOs & individuals who will provide computer training for visually impaired children & adults. The course provides training on general teaching techniques and specific teaching techniques for the persons with vision impairment using screen readers, industry orientation and usage of right resource aids. The trainers are equipped with a standard curriculum that they can follow at their respective institutions.
 
Content:
·         Disability Awareness
·         Importance of computers for visually impaired
·         Screen reader behavior
·         Teaching Methodology
·         Evaluation methodology
·         Group discussions and Mock sessions
·         Practical sessions using screen reader with Computer Basics, MS Office and Internet
·         Understanding the manuals ("why" the manual has and "what" )
·         Mastering the usage of training materials like Manuals, Tactile diagrams, Audio files.
·         Mastering the usage of e-learning tools like Enable India’s spelling tool and computer training automation tool
·         Introduction to training templates
·         Guidelines for course preparation / curriculum preparation/ lesson plans based on need of organization and student
·         Preparing rough plan for your training
·         Self growth being a trainer
·         Initiation for the 6 months online training
 
Aids used:
·         PC with screen reader
·         Tactile diagrams
·         IT tools like spelling tool and CTVI Automation tool
·         Use cases for discussion
·         Training material in Braille, large font and normal font print
·         Audio materials
Success stories of visually impaired