Task 1:
Open a new Word document and type a short postcard style message using the onscreen keyboard.
1) Is it straightforward?
2) How long is it taking?
3) Do you have to remember the layout of the screen?
4) How long do you think it would take you to become an expert user?
5) Did you need more help? If so, did you find help and was it useful?
Notes:
Using onscreen keyboard is quite straightforward but it takes a little bit longer than the usual typing process. I do not think that there is a need to remember the layout of the screen as I can move the keyboard wherever I want to take it. In order to become an expert I will need a considerable amount of time and practice. However, it is not as difficult as I already know the letters where they are and I am just following on with the mouse on them and click on them. I did not need any help on using this.
Task 2:
Switch on Windows Magnifier and read the article on the Island of Tuvalu using the magnifier pane.
Notes:
It is straightforward to use a magnifier but it is taking much more than using an on screen keyboard and it is too tiring for my eyes to work from the magnifier. And to be honest there is no need to see the layout of the screen because I already see it under the icon with the magnifier text. It will take again some time to become an expert. But I did not need any specific help to use this tool.
Task 3:
Using the Windows Magnifier have a go at completing the interactive drag and drop exercise on Cheese Types.
Notes:
Too difficult as I have to move all the time up and down, right and left to find the right place to place the box. But I will need much more time to do this rather than read only with a magnifier.
Task 4:
Attempt to complete the interactive Word document on Rivers using ONLY shortcut keystrokes. NB Tab takes you to the next form. Use Alt + Arrow Up key to open the drop down menu and arrow keys/enter to select.
Notes:
Not so straight forward and I was never good in shortcut key strokes. I always prefer the safest way or the most difficult one. It does not take too much time but again I believe that I will need much practice in order to make it and become an expert on this too.