Research Report: Using Distance Education for Families To Improve Children's Braille Literacy.

Harrison, Joseph Ray; Cooch, Clayton Gregory; Alsup, John

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ERIC Number: EJ664530

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2003

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Research Report: Using Distance Education for Families To Improve Children's Braille Literacy.

Harrison, Joseph Ray; Cooch, Clayton Gregory; Alsup, John

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v97 n3 p169-72 Mar 2003

This study investigated the effects of Braille instruction via interactive video-teleconferencing distance education on 12 South Dakota families and instructional assistants of students with visual impairments. Participants (and their children) were enthusiastic about the course and there was evidence of increased parental involvement in their children's educational development. (Contains references.) (DB)

Descriptors: Braille, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Attitudes, Parent Education, Parent Participation, Program Evaluation, Rural Education, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Dakota

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