This is why we are presenting… Accessibility and Inclusion in eLearning
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In this day where computers and the web are a daily part of life, people now have better and more independent access to information and communication. New technology developments can make this access easier, but they can also raise new barriers. These barriers can often be removed by considering the needs of disabled users when designing and implementing computer interfaces. This is why we are presenting… Accessibility and Inclusion in eLearning Presented by: o Dr. Elizabeth Forgione-Barkas, Director of eLearning o Shantell Strickland-Davis, Professional Development Instructional Developer
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In this day where computers and the web are a daily part of life, people now have better and more independent access to information and communication. New technology developments can make this access easier, but they can also raise new barriers. These barriers can often be removed by considering the needs of disabled users when designing and implementing computer interfaces.
This is why we are presenting…
Accessibility and Inclusion in eLearning
Presented by:o Dr. Elizabeth Forgione-Barkas, Director of eLearningo Shantell Strickland-Davis, Professional Development Instructional Developer
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Please put your questions or concerns about creating accessible eLearning experiences on your sticky note and place in the cloud.
Which one of these does NOT directly affect Higher Education?
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)TEXT 590777 TO 37607
• Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) TEXT 746461 TO 37607
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act TEXT 746462 TO 37607
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act TEXT 784597 TO 37607
Poll Results: http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/XqObD8WZDSMrjtz
Which one of these does NOT directly affect Higher Education?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
× Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
What percentage of administrators report a confidence that their online courses are
Completely or Mostly compliant with Section 504 and 508?
24% - TEXT 789822
52% - TEXT 789823
73% - TEXT 789824
88% - TEXT 789825
Poll Results: http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/HkbtQGyZ57FiJMB
World Wide Consortium (W3C)Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG 2.0
Principles
Perceivable
Operable
Understandable
Robust
Guidelines
Success Criteria A
AA
AAASufficient and Advisory
techniques
After viewing this video, how comfortable are you with completing an assignment that focuses around the understanding of the content of this video?
Which disability group(s) do you think would be most affected when viewing this video?
Deaf or Hard of Hearing students may require accommodations in two main areas: Java Applets and Multimedia Video.
Lip reading which is used by 10% of individuals who are DEAF or HARD OF HEARING can be misunderstood since only about 25% of spoken English words are clearly identifiable.
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Java Applets
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Closed Captioning and Transcripts
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Electronic Communications
After viewing this video, how comfortable are you with completing an assignment that focuses around the understanding of the content of this video?
Which disability group(s) do you think would be most affected when viewing this video?
Some content items that may present difficulty to students that are blind or have low vision are:
• Images lacking sufficient description• Charts and graphics• Diagrams• Maps• Anatomical sketches• Color-coded displays
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Meaningful Headings and Links
Close your eyes…
Alternate Text
Source: http://wogandavid.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/seo-how-it-works-and-why-its-better-than-paid-search/
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Text Alternatives to Graphics, Image Maps, and Photographs
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Audio and Video Text Descriptions
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Color Contrast
Color contrast - Standard
WCAG 2.0 AA 4.5:1 ratiohttp://www.lighthouse.org/accessibility/design/accessible-print-design/effective-color-contrast
After viewing this video, how comfortable are you with completing an assignment that focuses around the understanding of the content of this video?
Which disability group(s) do you think would be most affected when viewing this video?
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Organized, Clear Directions
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Extended Time
eLearning strategies for inclusion:
Classroom Supplements
Most common Accommodations:
• More time/extended time• Color contrast• Alternative text for images• Closed-captioning for videos
