Experience Programming in Quorum Professional Development for Teachers

Testimonials

The EPIQ workshop contained a plethora of information on computer coding and how computer coding can be integrated across all individuals; regardless of visual limitations and accommodations needed to make each individual successful. The EPIQ workshop embodied a team of extremely knowledgeable individuals in computer coding and assistive technology that made learning fun, easy to comprehend, and worked with the pace of each individual, as some were more versed in computer coding and some who have never had access to computer coding,such as myself. The pace of the workshop was not intimidating for new learners as there were different sessions one could partake in, depending on the level and pace of the learner. The weeklong workshop flew by, with each day and team member presenting valuable information that was easy to follow and model. The teachers at EPIQ made the environment comfortable to ask questions or gain more insight into a particular step of learning the Quorum program. Glitches within the Quorum programming software that were mentioned in class were tackled with immediate solutions to allow learning to continue smoothly for the following days. The teachers at EPIQ allowed for openness of new ideas on how to make the program better for all individuals, promoted feedback, and never made individuals feel as if they were traveling down the learning path alone. While attending EPIQ, I was opened to new resources for individuals with visual impairments, as well as learning how to make a reminder app that my students can use in real life. EPIQ was an incredible experience and one I now look forward to every year!

-Jessica Carver, TSVI (attended EPIQ 2024)

EPIQ 2024 was an educational learning opportunity of a LIFETIME!! The information taught, received and the support after I came back to my current job and had questions is absolutely amazing!! It was an opportunity not only to meet and interact with people in our field from all over the US, but also some attendees from other countries!! I also had so much fun with the new colleagues that I met that I can't wait to go back again to learn more to help my students grow as I will be able to teach them new technology that I learned while attending EPIQ!!

-Janet McAfee TSVI - Kansas

Attending EPIQ was a great experience for me as a very novice code writer. As a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, and with real-life experience of adults with visual impairments struggling to secure and maintain employment, I was very interested in learning how to teach my students how to write code with an accessible program. I love the way the week was catered towards teaching the novice and the experienced coders. The week not only gave us experience with coding but also the tools to take back to our students through the Quorum Studio app, (where we build our code), through the learning modules, the Quorum website, and the means in which to contact and communicate with the pros when we need support. Currently, I am taking a 9 th grade student through the modules and am using basic programming materials from APH for my younger students. I highly recommend this training for anyone with a passion to give their students skills for post high school job opportunities.

-Melissa Day, TSVI/COMS