Windows 1 with NVDA (VOVI 0741)
This course provides students who are blind or visually impaired with the basic knowledge and skills to use computer applications in Microsoft Windows with NVDA screen reader. Students will work with the Windows desktop, application windows, notification area and the taskbar. They will learn to navigate drives and folders, and find, copy, move and delete files. Students will also explore basic NVDA settings.
Course code: VOVI 0741
Credits: 0.0
Length: 48.0 hours
Course outline:
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https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=VOVI&number=0741
Prerequisites
VOVI 0705 or department permission.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61930 | May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced) Location: In Person/Online Option | Corbett, Jennifer |
Additional Information
- Device orientation
- Desktop, start menu, taskbar, and notification area
- Windows commands
- NVDA commands
- Search, open, copy, and move files and folders
- NVDA settings: speech rate, voice setting, and typing echo
- NVDA help
- NVDA review cursor
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.