Basic Internet Navigation with JAWS
Welcome to Screen Readers 201! In this course, we'll learn all about navigating the internet with JAWS. Exploring the internet with JAWS can feel intimidating, but once you know the basics, it’s not so bad! You don’t need to memorize every single keyboard command or shortcut. You just need to know a few simple strategies, and that will be enough to get you around pretty much any web page.
Here’s an overview of the topics covered in this course:
- Using Your Web Browser
- Basic Web Navigation Commands
- Strategies 1 & 2: Arrows and Tabs
- Strategy 3: Quick Keys
- Strategy 4: Elements Lists
- Web Pages vs. Web Apps: The Exceptions to the Rule
To begin the course, just follow the Lessons link in the navigation panel. All the quizzes in the course are optional. If you pass all of the quizzes, you will receive a certificate for 3 PDU hours (Oregon teachers only).
Helpful Resources
This course is based on this Basic Internet Navigation with JAWS document. You may find it helpful to refer to this document while working through the course. The document includes a short video demonstration of all the keyboard commands covered in this course.
Check the Resources link for a data tracking sheet, sample lesson plans, AI assistants and more!