Slide 2: Objectives · Web viewInteracting with Information – i.e. notetaking, word processing, and document editing Sharing information – i.e. online collaboration through multi-platform

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2018 Texas Focus: On the Move!

Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! Shedding Light on Cloud Computing

Friday, March 2, 2018

3:30-5:00 PM

Presented by

Larry L. Lewis, Jr. Founder of Flying Blind, LLC

Cleveland, Ohio

[email protected]

Developed for

Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Outreach Programs

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Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime!Shedding Light on Cloud Computing

BY:

Larry L. Lewis, Jr.

President & Founder

Flying Blind, LLC

Slide 2: Objectives To identify the three components of “portable information

management” To define “The Cloud.” To define a cloud-based service. Two distinguish between desktop and mobile platforms. To distinguish between cloud-based services that store, share, and

interact with users. To implement these services into your consumers’ technological

journey.Slide 3: Who is Flying Blind, LLC?

Flying Blind, LLC’s founder, Larry Lewis, is a congenitally blind user of a variety of adaptive technologies since their inception over 40 years ago.

Mr. Lewis has both domestic and international product and sales management experience working for leading manufacturers in the adaptive technology industry.

Flying Blind, LLC exists in order that the most cutting edge, emerging technologies might get promoted in an innovative and responsible manner.

2018 Texas Focus – Accessing Information Anywhere / Anytime! – Lewis, L. Page 1

http://www.flying-blind.com/

Flying Blind, LLC provides product management, marketing, business development, and direct training / consultation services to its clients.

Publishes weekly Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday E-Newsletter to approximately 6,500 subscribers with concise, adaptive technology updates.

Slide 4: IntroductionMainstream products + built-in accessibility options

Catalyst for fueling literacy in education Springboard to competitive employment Undergirded by task-driven methodologies promoting efficiency

and independenceSlide 5: Introduction (Continued)

Compatible with applications used by sighted peers Consideration to today’s economic climate Due diligence when investing in these technologies One device/platform, not the end all-be all

Slide 6: Defining Portable Information Management Obtaining Information - i.e. research, storage, and retrieval Interacting with Information – i.e. notetaking, word processing, and

document editing Sharing information – i.e. online collaboration through multi-

platform apps. Present throughout information, employment, and community


Slide 7: Defining Cloud Computing Delivery of hosted services over the internet. All services delivered externally. Deployed to multiple devices and platforms Services delivered via Cloud-Based App. Services are “elastic” or scalable to meet growing or retracting

needs. Services are “private”, “public”, or “hybrid”. Customize, use, and pay for services being used.

Figure 1 Cloud Logo with up and down arrows.


Slide 8: Defining Cloud App Resides within the cloud. Exhibits stationary, desktop characteristics. Offers services via web-browsers. Scalable to mobile platforms. Interactivity of a desktop App + portability of a web App. Can be used “offline”. Performance controlled by the end user. Web browser and Apps to deploy services.

Figure 2 Graphic showing two iphones and an iPad pulling a page from the iOS Cloud icon.


Slide 9: Cloud Services Storing media Sharing media Interacting with Dynamic Information Blending services to create a comprehensive user experience

across platforms.Slide 10: Cloud Components

App installation Username / password Customizing settings User profile for Social Networks

Slide 11: Assistive Methodologies for Accessing the Cloud Screen magnification. Screenreading. Speech input. External keyboards and Braille displays. Alternative touch gestures. Blend services to optimize independence and efficiency.


Slide 12: Two Modes for Cloud Computing Desktop web browsing for Windows, Google, and Apple desktop /

laptop computers. Menu bar and toolbars for navigation. Display window for web elements and web content. Alternative keyboard shortcuts provided by operating system and

assistive technologies to simulate mouse movement.

Figure 3 Photo of a Windows desktop PC.

Figure 4 Photo of a Google Chrome Book.

Figure 5 Photo of a Mac Book.

Slide 13: Two Modes For Cloud Computing(Continued)

Mobile web browsers for tablets and smart phones.


Browsing sessions have toolbars and tabs for transitioning to different screens.

Alternative gestures for interacting with touch screens. Built-in assistive technologies. Wireless external keyboards and Braille displays connect via

Bluetooth. Both wireless and cellular connectivity (monitor costs of data plans

based on internet usage on mobile devices).

Figure 6 Two hands holding a BraillePen.

Figure 7 Bluetooth logo

Figure 8 Three different sized iPhones side by side.


Figure 9 Two different sized iPads side by side.

Slide 14: Mobile Apps Mobile Apps developed to bridge the gap between mobile web

browsing and access to mobile devices. Taking advantage of location services and camera. Such developments have set the stage for “Cloud Computing” and

social networking. Computers = Great stationary solutions. Mobile access = Freedom without being tethered to one particular

location.


Slide 16: Obtaining Cloud-based Apps App Store

o Locate, research, & download.

Tabs along bottom for:o Viewing, browsing & searching for specific apps.

Select “search” tab.o Enter name / type of App you wish to search for.

Activate “search” button.

Figure 10 Screenshot of iTunes App Store.


Slide 17: Obtaining Cloud-based Apps (Continued) Review apps that appear in “search” results. Read app descriptions. User reviews. Install apps. Many IT departments lock down ability to install apps. Establish an App Store Account to install free apps. Some apps require method of payment before installing. The “updates” tab updates all installed apps. VoiceOver provides feedback on updates available. Select to update apps. Review recently updated apps.

Slide 18: Strategies for Desktop and Mobile Cloud Computing Select the appropriate media combination (be mindful of screen

magnification on smaller screens). Become acclimated with the page by its web elements. Become familiar with assistive technology keystrokes and gestures

for efficient navigation. Expect some sites to be designed for desktop browsers, mobile

browser, or both (responsive web design). Tasks may include stationary characteristics of a desktop, Or leverage off mobile hardware via Native or Hybrid Apps Open your browser Download desktop component Get the App within mobile device’s App Store


Slide 19: Three Players Within Cloud Computing Microsoft = Windows Apple = iOS Google = Android Select appropriate cloud-based services and Apps Multi-platform strategies for access to information

Slide 20: Google App More streamlined approach for research Sign in with Google account Enter search criteria with keyboard, Dictation Or built-in voice search. Use gestures and rotor to locate, contact, or read pertinent

information

Figure 11 Google App Logo.


Slide 21: Google Drive: Storing and Backing Up Cloud service offered by Google Inc. Storage at a tremendous savings. Store files, documents, media types, etc. Access them from any device. Nominal monthly cost based on space purchased. Demonstration of accessing Google Drive.

Figure 12 Google Drive logo

Slide 22: iCloud Sharing of photos, music, contacts, calendars, email, and notes. Excellent for the student in transition. Synchronize with iCloud’s Microsoft Outlook calendar to

synchronize contacts, appointments, notes, and email. Marry vocational expectations with the realities of Mobile Access.

Figure 13 iCloud logo


Slide 23: Microsoft OneDrive Effective Windows 10. iOS and Android Apps for mobile devices. Store and share Microsoft files between devices. Used by businesses amongst employees. Excellent compatibility between desktop and mobile versions of

Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Figure 14 Microsoft OneDrive Logo

Slide 24: Dropbox and Online Collaboration Primary purpose is to collaborate. Secondary storage considerations. Up to 1 GB of storage available via referral program. Install Dropbox on a computer via the website. Search for Dropbox App in the App Store or Google Play.


Slide 35: Dropbox and Online Collaboration (Continued) Store files and folders with various media types. Publicly share. Privately share with select recipients. Changes made within privately shared files and folders are

updated in real-time. Bookmark as a “favorite” for offline access. Utilize other desktop and Mobile Apps to edit and save, dependent

on the file type being accessed.Slide 36: The Cloud and Social Networking

Allow for communication between members Compiling and assimilating information Sharing information And having fun Embracing the Inevitable Students will participate in social networking


Slide 37: The Cloud and Social Networking (Continued) Share common interests Join groups Share media Shape newsfeeds to consolidate information gathering. Private message Grow a business Demonstration using the Facebook Pages Manager App

Slide 38: Conclusion Cloud Computing is Changing how Information is stored and

shared, changing the way peers, educators, and employers communicate.

Multiple Platforms + Multiple Devices = Endless Possibilities. Mirroring the appropriate assistive technology with the right

hardware and Apps to yield independence and efficiency. The more versatile the consumer’s cloud computing skills are, the

more successful their communication within a predominately sighted world.


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Slide 2: Objectives · Web viewInteracting with Information – i.e. notetaking, word processing, and document editing Sharing information – i.e. online collaboration through multi-platform