DMACC Disability Services Office Textbook Services Manual 2015-2016
Textbook Services Ankeny Campus Building 6, Room 20D 515-964-6636
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Contact Information
page 3
Campus Contacts
pages 4-6
What is Kurzweil 3000
page 7
Costs Associated with the use of Kurzweil 3000
page 8
System Requirements
page 9
Frequently Asked Questions
page 10-11
Logging in to Kurzweil 3000
page 12
Accessing Textbooks
page 13
Photo Instructions for Accessing Textbooks
page 14
Firefly and Kurzweil 3000
pages 15-16
Copyright Information
page 17
Disability Services: Books in Alternate Format Agreement
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Other Resources
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Textbook Services Office
Tere Glasnapp Kari Carpenter Resource Coordinators 515-964-6636
[email protected] Ankeny Campus, Building 6, Room 20d
Disability Services Office Jennifer Argo Disability Services Coordinator Title IX/Gender Equity Officer 515-964-6850
[email protected] Ankeny Campus, Building 6, Room 10B The Textbook Services Department supports all DMACC students who have been granted the accommodation of scanned textbooks. To locate the Campus Contact Liaison for your campus, please turn to pages 4-6 or visit the following website: https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/ disabilities/Pages/disabilitystaff.aspx 3
CAMPUS CONTACTS Ames Hunziker Center Jeff Kelly, AMHC Coordinator
E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 515-663-6708 Boone Campus Shelby Hildreth, Academic Advisor E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 515-433-5024 Carroll Campus JoAnn Morlan, Academic Advisor E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 712-792-8332 Center for Career & Professional Development at Southridge Hollie Coon, Executive Director, Program Development E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 515-287-8701
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CAMPUS CONTACTS Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families Marvin DeJear, Director, Evelyn K. Davis Center
E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 515-697-1476 Knoxville Andrea Gotta, Academic Advisor E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 641-840-2026 Newton Campus Jennie Kerns, Instructor-Academic Achievement Center E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 641-791-1716 Perry Van Kirk Center Mary Ocker, Administrative Assistant E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 515-428-8100
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CAMPUS CONTACTS
Urban Campus
Nicole Stepleton-Hardin, Academic Advisor E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 515-248-7234 West Campus Becky Thompson, Student Services Specialist E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: 515-633-2408
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WHAT IS KURZWEIL 3000 WITH FIREFLY Kur zweil 3000 is an assistive technology, text to speech, learning tool that supports the concept of Universal Design for Learning with a suite of powerful reading, writing, test-taking and study skill tools that makes curricula accessible to all students. It is particularly appropriate for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, those who require reading intervention, students struggling with reading comprehension and English Language Learners (ELL). For students who have difficulty physically accessing curriculum materials, Kurzweil provides a digital means of engaging with text and supports students who use alternative methods for accessing the computer. Firefly is a component that gives the added flexibility of having access to a Kurzweil type reader when using computers that do not have Kurzweil software downloaded to them. Using Kurzweil 3000, students can follow along with the text as each word is read aloud and highlighted. Students can change the text size or color for greater visibility, or change the reading speed or reading voice. Reference tools, such as dictionaries, a thesaurus, a spelling tool, and a syllabification tool are available. Also available is a built in translator or foreign language dictionary for English language learning. Kurzweil offers writing tools including outline and brainstorming templates. Note taking is made easier as highlighted text can be moved into a note format and printed for studying. Here at DMACC, we choose to use the Kurzweil educational system because it “provides multi-sensory access to virtually any text or curriculum, including print, electronic, and web-based material-so students learn grade appropriate content, develop valuable study skills, and become independent learners.” Kurzweil gives students the knowledge and confidence they need to participate in class, complete assignments, take tests and develop a positive attitude that can encourage them to fulfill their educational goals. 7
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF KURZWEIL 3000 For a student who is currently enrolled at DMACC and has been granted accommodations for textbook services, there is no cost for the installation or use of Kurzweil 3000. Other than the student’s personal computer or laptop, DMACC takes responsibility for any fees associated with this use. Once a student is no longer enrolled at DMACC, access to Kurzweil 3000 will simply be removed. A student who is currently using Kurzweil 3000 at DMACC and wishes to purchase a single license for their own personal use, may do so directly from Cambium Learning Technologies at a special discounted price. Please contact Cambium for more information: Phone (Toll Free):
1-800-547-6747
Internet:
www.cambiumtech.com
E-mail:
[email protected]
Mail:
Cambium Learning Technologies Attn: Customer Service 4185 Salazar Way Frederick, CO 80504
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Kuzweil 3000 can be installed onto either a PC or a Mac computer. At DMACC, we recommend a PC over the Mac, as the PC seems to have fewer problems as well as greater features available.
PC System Requirements: Processor
1.3 GHz Pentium 4 or better
System Memory
512 MB (1GB for 64-bit Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1)
Hard Disk Space
2GB of free space
Operating System
Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 or later, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
Video Memory
4MB or better
Screen Resolutions
1024x768 24-bit color or better
Bandwidth
All installed clients use some amount of bandwidth to connect to web services. Although the clients will work at just about any speed, we recommend a minimum of 56k/student, 512k/lab. DVD drive, keyboard, mouse, SoundBlaster 16-bit compatible sound card, speakers, microphone,
Additional Requirements
Mozilla Firefox v3.5 or later or Microsoft Internet Explorer v7 or later for Read the Web functionality Internet connection
Macintosh System Requirements: To use Kurzweil 3000 effectively, you need a computer that meets or exceeds the system requirements listed below. Processor
Intel processor
System Memory
512 MB
Hard Disk Space
300 MB of free space
Operating System
Mac OS 10.6 through 10.10 DVD drive, keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone
Additional Requirements
Internet connection required for some features (Google Translate, Online Book Search, Read the Web, etc.)
Internet connection required for product use Internet Connection
All installed clients use some amount of bandwidth to connect to web services. Although the clients will work at just about any speed, we recommend a minimum of 56k/student, 512k/lab.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. How do I apply for textbook services?
Visit the “How to Apply” page on the Disability Services page of the DMACC website for application information.
2. After my accommodations are granted, what is the procedure to obtain my textbooks on Kurzweil 3000? Email (
[email protected]) or call (515)964-6636 to make an appointment. Appointments are approximately an hour in length. Please bring your laptop with power cord, textbooks, receipts for your purchased text books, and your class syllabus to your appointment. 3. How long will I have to wait to receive my textbooks on Kurzweil 3000? Depending on the circumstances, it may take one day to several weeks before the first chapters are available. As the semester progresses, more chapters will become available. The sooner we receive your information, the sooner we can begin the process. It is important to let us know if the instructor is not following chapters in sequence. 4. How will I know when chapters are available? An email will be sent to your DMACC address when the first chapters are ready. After the original email, you will need to check your Kurzweil library regularly for new chapters.
5. How do I access my textbooks? See page 12 of this handbook for instructions on accessing your text books.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONT... 6. Can I save my books/chapters to my computer? Yes, you can save books/chapters to your computer, a flash drive or to your Kurzweil library (recommended). Saving to your Kurzweil library will allow you to access your material through Firefly from any computer with internet access. 7. What is Firefly and how is it different from Kurzweil? Firefly is an online service provided by Kurzweil that gives the added flexibility of having access to a text reader when using computers that do not have Kurzweil software downloaded to them. You can access the Firefly reader with any computer that has internet access by using your Kurzweil username and password. 8. Who do I contact if I am having problems or have questions? Please contact Textbook Services at
[email protected] or at (515) 964-6636. 9. Why are my chapter numbers out of order in my Kurzweil Library? Kurzweil uses the first number of a chapter when creating the order sequence. For example, 1,11,12,13,etc will all be listed together. Then 2,20,21,22, etc. followed by 3, 30,31,32,etc.
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LOGGING IN TO KURZWEIL AND ACCESSING TEXTBOOKS Click on the blue Kurzweil icon located on your desktop.
Type in your User Name and Password. Click OK.
Read the “Tip of the Day” and close this box.
Click “File, Open From Library…” Find your name and double click. Click on the “Public Folder” and find the book and chapter you need. Highlight the chapter and click “Open”. You are now ready to read.
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SAVING CHAPTERS IN KURZWEIL 3000 After you have read a chapter, you may simply close it and it will automatically be saved into your public library folder. If you choose, you may use the many features available through Kurzweil, such as highlighting, bookmarking, sticky notes, etc. You may then save the chapter again into your public folder by clicking save, or move it to your private folder for safe keeping. You may also click “Save As…” and save it somewhere else on your computer.
Save your chapters to their current folder by simply clicking “File- Save”.
Save your chapters to your “private” Kurzweil library folder by clicking “File- Save to Library” and clicking on your name and the “private” folder.
Save your chapters to your computer by going to “File- Save As…” and selecting a destination.
To Access your chapters again, log in to Kurzweil and click “File– Open...” or “File– Open From Library…”. 13
FIREFLY & KURZWEIL 3000 Your books/chapters are saved to your Kurzweil library. You may access them from any computer with internet access by: 1. Logging on to the Firefly website http://www.fireflybykurzweil.com/KLogin.php. 2. Entering your Kurzweil log on and password.
3. Double click on your name and the folder you saved your chapters to.
4. Click on the chapter you wish to read. It will automatically open into the Firefly reader.
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Please remember, due to copyright laws, any alternate textbook information that DMACC provides to you, the student, is for you alone. You have been granted permission to receive this information from DMACC and textbook publishers. It is not for you to share with other students.
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Disability Services Books in Alternate Format Agreement Student Name:___________________________________ Student ID:_________________
By signing this agreement, you agree to the following conditions: 1. You must qualify to use an alternate format, which will be determined during the documentation review process. 2. You must own a physical copy of the book needed in alternate format. You must provide a copy of the receipt to the Coordinator of Disability Services verifying the purchase of the hard copy. 3. You must currently be registered as a student at Des Moines Area Community College and be registered for services with Disability Services.
4. Copyrighted electronic texts will only be available during the term for which you are registered for the class. 5. You will not revise, convert, disassemble, modify, sell, license, rent loan or otherwise distribute the electronic text that is provided for you to any other person.
By the following signatures, DMACC Disability Services Textbook Services and the Student agree to the above conditions. Please request a copy of this agreement for your records if you wish. Student Signature________________________________________Date______________ DSO Textbook Services Signature _______________________________Date___________
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OTHER RESOURCES
Bookshare: An accessible online libr ar y for people with pr int disabilities. Bookshare offers unlimited access to accessible books, textbooks, newspapers and magazines free of charge to qualifying U.S. students. Contact Bookshare at www.bookshare.org.
CourseSmart: Allows you to rent e-books, textbooks in e-book form, then download their free text-to-speech Natural Reader. Contact CourseSmart at www.coursemart.com.
DMACC Book Stores: Offers e-books for purchase or rental when available. Contact godmacc.edu. Book store information is under the Student Services tab.
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