By Dr. Ahmed Ahmed Abbas Khater Assistant Professor Helwan University The Role of Modernized Braille Note Takers in Enhancing the Capabilities of the Blind lecturer in the Higher Education environment. By Dr. Ahmed Ahmed Abbas Khater Assistant Professor Helwan University

explaining the concept of modernized Braille note takers and identifying the differences between them and their previous generation of note taking devices. Demonstrating the power of the new generation of Braille note takers as a course preparation tool and an effective medium for communication between the blind lecturer and his sighted students in class in higher education institutions and universities. Learning Objectives

Old versus new note takers Variety of apps Multi-functionality Connectivity

Significance of Note Takers for Educators Preparing lecture notes Taking notes of attendance An Aid for teaching listening / speaking / conversation Professional presentation of information Interacting with sighted students Preparing year’s work sheets

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