>>
>> We (GW Micro, Inc.) are passing along the following information as it
>> directly pertains to Window-Eyes users.
>>
>> If you are a Window-Eyes user, please consider helping us test a new
>> math/science tool we've developed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
>> to go with eTEACH http://eteach.engr.wisc.edu/newEteach/home.html
>>
>> Why? Too many blind students decide not to pursue careers in science,
>> technology, engineering, and math, not because they are not interested in
>> these subjects or do not have the capacity to succeed in these fields,
>> but
>> because they do not have access to the products, resources, and
>> techniques
>> that they need to study and learn scientific and mathematical principles
>> in nonvisual ways. Source: National Federation of the Blind
>> http://www.nfb.org/media/nsfgrant.htm
>>
>> The eTEACH Assessment Generator is a tool that allows learners to assess
>> whether or not material presented is comprehended. We are very excited
>> about this tool's ability to reach a population that previously has been
>> excluded. We invite you to help us test the potential of this tool.
>>
>> What is involved? We believe the process will take approximately 30
>> minutes.
>>
>> If you agree, you will be able to participate from your home, school or
>> work computer, at your own time and pace by clicking on a link and doing
>> the following:
>>
>> 1. Download the free MathML player and install it on your computer (if
>> you
>> don't already have it installed). The MathML player enables Internet
>> Explorer to display mathematical notation in web pages.
>>
>> 2. Review tips for moving through the quiz.
>>
>> 3. Access the quiz (sample questions and equations) through the
>> Assessment
>> Generator. Questions will include equations and scientific notations.
>> Answer choices will be multiple choice, true/false, or open-ended. Please
>> know that we are not interested in whether or not you have answered the
>> questions correctly-questions are not scored. We are measuring (through
>> self-reporting) if you can access these questions.
>>
>> 4. At the end of the questions, you will be taken to a survey for
>> self-reporting how successful you were reading and navigating the sample
>> quiz. This study is intended to measure how successful Window-Eyes screen
>> reader users are in using the self-assessment tool. We are not measuring
>> math or science skill levels, so please do not be concerned about correct
>> or incorrect answers to the survey. Also note that the survey is set up
>> so
>> responses are anonymous. We are concerned only with how successful the
>> Self Assessment tool is for Window-Eyes screen reader users.
>>
>>
>> If you would like to help us evaluate the eTEACH Assessment Generator,
>> please go to:
>>
>> http://eteach.engr.wisc.edu/mike/SampleSelf-assessment_WindowEyes/StartHere.html
>>
>> If you know others who may be willing to help, please forward this email
>> to them, or if you have any questions about this research project, please
>> contact Alice Anderson by email or telephone at
>> [log in to unmask], or 608-262-2129.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Michael D. Lawler
>> Voice 260-489-3671
>> Fax 260-489-2608
>> Internet mailto:[log in to unmask]
>> web http://www.gwmicro.com
>> ftp ftp://ftp.gwmicro.com
>> GW Micro, Inc.,
>> Development Liaison and Technical Support Supervisor
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