Videoconference Technologies Utilized for Providing Assistive Technology Assessments. The camera is a rounded eyeball-looking device. ViaTV Desktop is sent to classroom along with the assessment kit, a telephone and written instructions. A connection is made over POTS from Assistive Technology Centers to classroom. Telephone Headset for teacher to use to converse with AT Team Leader.
Speakerphone is used for both during assessment and for both teams to conference.
Powerbook in classroom is connected to data lines, a connection is established with assistive technology center over the Internet. Using Network Assistant gives us the ability to see what is on the computer screen and to take control of keyboard and mouse The ViaTV Settop at the Assistive Technology Centers is connected to a VCR to record sessions. A Camcorder is used in the classroom to record session.