Training Opportunities

Training for Youth Staff (PDF flyer)

Training for Youth (PDF flyer)

Individualized training is available for the secondary or postsecondary settings.

Online Training
Assistive Technology at The University of Southern Mississippi
This is a presentation designed in Microsoft Producer describing uses of hardware and software available at Cook Library.  The following is available:  CCTV; JAWS; ZoomText; Open Book; Dragon Naturally Speaking; other equipment available at the Office for Disability Accommodations and contacts for assistance are also provided.

Camtasia Studio
An Introduction to Camtasia Studio
This introductory presentation to Camtasia Studio was produced in Microsoft PowerPoint for use on the Web and contains 34 slides. The Flash movies included were created using Camtasia to demonstrate some of its basic features.
Camtasia Studio Supplement
This is a supplemental training presented at the ACCESS for All Summer Institute 2006.  This training will inform the participant on how to Camtasia Studio to create web-based instruction.  

Video Studio v6
This tutorial was created using Camtasia Theater, a product of TechSmith. The module explains and demonstrates the basic steps of video editing using Video Studio v6 software. The tutorial uses an older version of the software however the concepts are the same. The demonstration includes:  file setup; video capture; edit and place video clips in the storyboard; add video effects and overlays; add titles; add audio; finalize and export the project as a VCD file – intended for CD distribution.

WebCT / Blackboard Screen Reader Accessibility Tutorial
The Blackboard Learning System Screen Reader Tutorial provides users that access the Blackboard Learning System through a screen reader with information to help them use the Blackboard Learning System successfully. Currently, the tutorial includes information on logging in, the portal layout and course Web sites.