Learning Path: Teaching Techniques: Making Accessible Learning

Term: Spring

Date, Time, & Location: Online Self Paced Course

Presented By: Technology Enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS) & PRofessional Development Network (PDN)

Description:

Do all students have equal access to the learning resources and opportunities in your classroom? Learn to provide accommodations to make learning accessible to students with disabilities and meet Section 508 compliance for digital learning. In this course, Oliver Schinkten explores how to modify your classroom and online instruction to accommodate students with special needs. Find out about the different types of disabilities and challenges students may face, and learn how to use assistive technologies such as screen readers and closed captioning, incorporate visual and auditory cues into teaching, and encourage students to seek the learning supports that will help them succeed.

Topics included in this training are:

What is accessible learning?

Accommodating different needs, from vision impairments to lack of digital access

Adapting presentations, responses, and timing

Using an LMS to make learning more accessible

Adding alt text to images

Adding closed captioning to videos