Foundations of Accessible Elearning

Foundations of Accessible Elearning

51mGeneral2021-12-20

Authors

Oliver Schinkten

Oliver Schinkten

Speaker, Consultant, Writer, Video Trainer

Course details

Providing accommodations to make learning accessible is a focal part of training and education. But how do you remove the barriers to effective learning when your classroom goes online? In this course, Oliver Schinkten explores accessibility and fairness in elearning, giving you strategies based on best practices to keep your classroom open and meaningful for all.

Dive into the specifics of how to create an accessible elearning experience. Focus on concrete tactics like designing for screen readers, understanding the proper use of contrast and color, utilizing visual and auditory queues, and publishing content for equitable systems. As elearning continues to grow, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your course is easily accessible to your learners. Learn best practices with Oliver and find out what you need to know to bring better learning access into your curriculum plan and put it into practice at your organization.

Skills covered

MoodleCaptivateEducational TechnologyAccessibilityE-Learning SoftwareTraining and EducationDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)User ExperienceFoundationsAdobe

Concepts

Introduction

  • Create training that's accessible to all
  • Defining accessible learning

Web Content Accessibilty Guidelines

  • Expectations for providing accommodations
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust
  • Common accessibility issues

Who Needs Accommodations

  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Motor function
  • Cognitive function
  • Language
  • Digital access

Making Learning Accessible

  • Using learning management systems and other tools
  • Structuring content for screen readers
  • Adding captions and transcripts for video content
  • Adding alt text to images
  • Using real text links

Conclusion

  • Next steps
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