Don't Miss the Special Victor Reader Stream Training Friday, September 5, 2008!
Special Accessible World News Wire, Indianapolis, Indiana USA
Excitement is running high among the Friends of Bookshare and Accessible World supporters in anticipation of Friday's special program that will focus on the several ways to transfer files to the Victor Reader Stream. Assistive Technology Trainer Ann Parsons will facilitate the session and as this reminder was being prepared we learned that Don Barrett, recognized advanced computer user, will provide specific training on the many features of the Companion 2.0. He will demonstrate how easy it is to use this powerful tool to transfer a variety of files including Bookshare, NLS digital books and Audible.com content.
Here's the info you need to join Ann, Don, and others online from your home, office, or wherever you and your computer, an Internet connection, a sound card speakers and a microphone happen to be at the time of the event. Everyone worldwide is welcome. NO PASSWORD IS REQUIRED AND the entire event is FREE!
Date: Friday, September 5, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern and elsewhere in the world Saturday0:00 GMT.
Place: Friends of Bookshare Community Room at:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs7867a2369e0e
or, alternatively, select the Friends Community Room at either http://www.friendsofbookshare.org or http://www.accessibleworld.org.
If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World and Friends of Bookshare online rooms.
Media Contact:
Pat (Patricia) Price, Events Coordinator
http://www.friendsofbookshare.org
http://www.accessibleworld.org
317-254-1185
pat@patprice.org
Friends of Bookshare News Wire, Indianapolis, Indiana USA
Topic: Transferring Files To Your VR Stream, Scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2008
Facilitator: Ann K. Parsons, Assistive Technology Trainer
Email: tutoring.info, akp@samobile.net
Skype: Putertutor
How do you transfer books and other files to your Victor Reader Stream?
Can the Stream Companion be used to transfer files?
Are there other methods and, if so, which is the easiest?
Answers to these and more questions will be provided during the upcoming ninety minute training session sponsored by the Friends of Bookshare. Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate or an advanced computer user, we believe you will derive valuable information that will enhance your use of the Stream. So, mark your calendars NOW!
Date: Friday, September 5, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern and elsewhere in the world Saturday0:00 GMT.
Place: Friends of Bookshare Community Room at:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs7867a2369e0e
or, alternatively, select the Friends Community Room at either http://www.friendsofbookshare.org or http://www.accessibleworld.org.
This event will be recorded so if you are unable to participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the archives on our website at http://www.friendsofbookshare.org and http://www.accessibleworld.org.
All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the facilitators and others in the virtual audience. Text messaging is also available.
If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World and Friends of Bookshare online rooms.
Media Contact:
Ann K. Parsons
Portal Tutoring
Email: akp@portaltutoring.info
Web Site: http://www.portaltutoring.info
Skype: Putertutor
Pat (Patricia) Price, Events Coordinator
http://www.friendsofbookshare.org
http://www.accessibleworld.org
317-254-1185
pat@patprice.org