Using Word For Duxbury Braille Translation (DBT) Software: Lunch and Learn: Tables

Dates/Times

January 11, 2022. 12:00pm - 1:00pm .

Description

This online series of topic specific training is open to anyone who has participated in a DBT training and is using Word and SWIFT to prepare files for DBT. This is the second Lunch and Learn session and will build on previous DBT trainings. Each session goes into a single topic in depth. Any time remaining at the end of each session is open for other questions and troubleshooting. This one hour discussion will focus on the different braille table formats and how to choose which one to use.

Learning Objectives

After this session, you will know how to:

decide which table format to use
convert text to a table
convert table to text
navigate tables
prepare tables for DBT
code for the different table formats

Prerequisites

Anyone who has participated in a previous DBT training course and is using Word and SWIFT to prepare files for DBT. Note: It is helpful to attend the December session on Transcriber's Notes, as they are often used with tables.

Logistics of the Training

This workshop will be presented on-line using Zoom, a platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars.

Participants must provide their own computer and software. It is helpful to have a second device (iPad, second screen, etc.) to participate fully, with software on your computer and Zoom on the second device.

A PDF handout will be provided, along with the Zoom meeting ID and passcode, before the session.

Instructor

Susan Christensen, DBT Specialist. Email: chrn3292@gmail.com

Contact Hours

1 contact hour will be offered for completion of this session.

Registration

Deadline for registration: January 10, 2022

For more information contact: julie_pashovich@ocali.org