The adaptive learning CIS course is designed to teach disabled students beginning

computer skills using adaptive techniques, and to reduce fear and build confidence in

students with disabilities.

The course takes place for 16 weeks, once a week. For two

hours. It is taught fall and spring semesters. Students can repeat the class but the

curriculum is not self-paced.

Included in this curriculum is online learning, “blackboard,”

Web CT, and computer research. The curriculum is flexible as each semester’s students

are vastly different. The program is staffed by coordinator, lab assistant, and work student students when available.
 

Equipment used includes:

• Computers

• Kurtzwile readers

• Inspiration software

• Destination – skill building for learning disabled

• Clarity – for vision impaired students 1

• JAWS

• Zoom text
 

Beth Vierson, Alternative Media, Technology Center Specialist

Yvonette Powell, Coordinator, DSSP

900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy

El Cajon, CA 92019

(619) 660-4576,

beth.vierson@gcccd.net , yvonette.powell@gcccd.net