Introduction to JAWS for Windows

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A computer screen showing a blue shark with the JAWS logo.
A computer screen showing a blue shark with the JAWS logo.

Welcome to our Introduction to JAWS course. JAWS is the best screen reader for Microsoft Windows users. In this 7-module course, you will learn how to change basic JAWS settings, navigate the Windows operating system, find web sites and emails, and edit Word documents.

By the beginning of the first module, you should have JAWS installed on your computer. If you have not yet installed JAWS, please contact me.

I know many of you have different levels of comfort with screen reader technology. I am here to support you, and students have, in past semesters, found that they benefit from learning about each other’s different experiences.

Course Content

Meet Your Instructor: Skylar Covich
JAWS Voice Rate
Navigating the YouTube Website
Microsoft Word Commands
Installing JAWS
Desktop, Search Bar, and Other Windows Navigation
Final Quiz
Test Your Knowledge on JAWS

Course Content

Meet Your Instructor: Skylar Covich
JAWS Voice Rate
Navigating the YouTube Website
Microsoft Word Commands
Installing JAWS
Desktop, Search Bar, and Other Windows Navigation
Test Your Knowledge on JAWS