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Presentation given by John Stratford, Learning Media Unit., University of Sheffield

Presentation given by John Stratford, Learning Media Unit., University of Sheffield Tel 0114 222 0410 e-mail j.stratford@sheffield.ac.uk http://www.shef.ac.uk/learningmedia. Skills for Access http://www.shef.ac.uk/sfa Project Co-ordinator: Sarah Stone e-mail s.stone@sheffield.ac.uk.

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Presentation given by John Stratford, Learning Media Unit., University of Sheffield

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  1. Presentation given by John Stratford, Learning Media Unit., University of Sheffield Tel 0114 222 0410 e-mail j.stratford@sheffield.ac.uk http://www.shef.ac.uk/learningmedia Skills for Access http://www.shef.ac.uk/sfa Project Co-ordinator: Sarah Stone e-mail s.stone@sheffield.ac.uk

  2. LTSN Centre for Information and Computing Sciences Multimedia Workshop University of Huddersfield 1 July 2003

  3. What is it? • HEFCE project funded under Strand 2 of the Improving Provision for Disable Students initiative. • Aimed at HE. • Aimed at those involved in specifying, designing and producing m/m and related materials for use in L&T. • Not specific to any discipline. • 2 years funding – total £150k. • Collaboration -

  4. Digital Media Access Group University of Dundee Learning Media Unit University of Sheffield

  5. Project came about because we needed it.

  6. • Without informed intervention some m/m content is inherently inaccessible to certain user groups. • M/M content providers lack the knowledge required to provide content that is of pedagogical value and accessible to as many users as possible.

  7. • Without informed intervention some m/m content is inherently inaccessible to certain user groups. • M/M content providers lack the knowledge required to provide content that is of pedagogical value and accessible to as many users as possible. There remains a pressing need for pragmatic, comprehensible advice that can allow m/m authors to create accessible m/m without compromising pedagogical or visual quality.

  8. Some Aims: • To encourage teachers, designers and other support staff to think widely and imaginatively about solutions to accessibility issues.

  9. Some Aims: • To encourage teachers, designers and other support staff to think widely and imaginatively about solutions to accessibility issues. • To counter the attitude that to cater for accessibility means having to rein-in on design flair and creative ideas and settle for safe, pedestrian options.

  10. Some Aims: • To encourage teachers, designers and other support staff to think widely and imaginatively about solutions to accessibility issues. • To counter the attitude that to cater for accessibility means having to rein-in on design flair and creative ideas and settle for safe, pedestrian options. • The resource aims to reflect an underlying philosophy of enlightened use of m/m resource – encouraging users to ask ‘why’ at a number of levels.

  11. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Educational Issues Instructional Design Production Educational Spec. Production Spec.

  12. Questions thrown up by the Educational Spec.: • Does the projected community really want this resource? • If so, what do they want from it? - e.g. in what setting would they use it? - do they want a structured course or a source of quick reference? - by what means do they want it delivered? • Where are users currently experiencing difficulty? • How are they getting by at the moment? Where are the gaps? ……………………….. etc.

  13. On-line Survey: Survey of Staff involved in the creation of e-Learning materials in the UK Invitation to complete the survey circulated widely : – ALT, CETIS Pedagogy, CETIS Accessibility, NDT Strand 2, Action on Access, SCHOMS +; delegate lists from 3 x m/m conferences, TechDis database, UoS, UoD, ILRT Bristol, IFETS, + other JISCMAIL lists. Responses = 218 started & 199 reached the end.

  14. Webmaster or web developer. 42% Multimedia author.  32% Technician. 6% Instructional support specialist. 28% Staff or educational developer. 44% Academic/tutor.  46% Disability Services Professional.  6% Other.  18% Not applicable.  0% Respondents:

  15. I have a broad knowledge of the needs of students with a wide range of disabilities. 20% I have some knowledge of the needs of students with certain specific disabilities. 46% I have a little knowledge of some of the needs of students with disabilities. 30% I have little or no understanding of the needs of students with disabilities, 4% Knowledge of needs of disabled students:

  16. Better knowledge of the problems that disabled students face when accessing e-learning materials.: 82% Better knowledge of accessible design techniques.:  78% better knowledge of different assistive technologies that disabled students may use.: 72% Better knowledge of disability discrimination legislation.: 28% More knowledge about why accessibility is important.: 20% Other.:  2% What topics to be addressed?

  17. No training at all: 28% I have attended training course(s) within my institution: 32% I have attended training course(s) outside of my institution: 24% I am self-taught: 52% Previous Training:

  18. An instructional guide that provides you with a well structured step-by-step route through each topic.: 14% A reference that allows you to look up specific topics as required.:  12% A resource that offers a combination of the above approaches.: 74% Other:  0% Preferred mode of use:

  19. CD-ROM:  6% DVD: 0% Web site: 48% Virtual Learning Environment:  4% Printed Material (books, booklets, instruction manual): 6% Video:  0% Combination of the above: 34% Other medium: 0% Delivery:

  20. Name: GUIDELINES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MULTIMEDIA TEACHING MATERIALS - ACCESS FOR DISABLED STUDENTS Details: This project will be producing a set of guidelines for developers of multimedia software to help maximise accessibility. The focus of the project will be on the needs of disabled students. Category: Guidelines/Specification URL: http://met.open.ac.uk/access/guidelines.html Primary Audience: Multimedia Designers Added By: SS Date Added: 5 Jun 2003 • Skills for Access Resources • Add new Resource | Edit existing Resource • View resource details: • Academic/White Papers (2) • Accessibility Organisations/web sites (8) • Accessibility Projects (3) • Article/Tutorials (3) • Books (4) • CD-ROMs (1) • Examples of Good Practice (1) • Guidelines/Specifications (5) • Software/Tools (3) • Technology-specific (3) • Training Event/Programmes (3) • Vendor-specific (2) Most Recently Added Resource...

  21. SFA Resource Details: Accessibility Projects Return to main page. Description: The Web site is aimed at learning technology developers and teaching staff producing Web-based course materials for delivery at the University of Aberdeen. The purpose of the site is to provide access to guidelines, resources and locally relevant information on the accessibility of online course materials. In 2003 a research project on accessibility and multi-media is to be undertaken. URL: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/ltu/accessibility/ Primary Audience: Non-specific Entered By: SS Date Entered: 5 Jun 2003 Description: A project based at Strathclyde University, Teachability is concerned with helping educational providers in HE to ensure they do not unjudtifiably discriminate against disabled students. They offer advice on physical accessibility of teaching and learning environments, but also advice on digital accessibility. Produced a booklet for distribution to Scottish HE institutions, and DMAG have been involved in the rewrite. URL: http://www.ispn.gcal.ac.uk/teachability/ Primary Audience: Academics Entered By: DS Date Entered: 7 May 2003 Description: Manchester based, and funded under a previous HEFCE disability funding strand. A useful general resource on web accessibility, as well as other aspects of supporting disabled students in HE (DDA issues, disability awareness, admissions, assessment etc). Design-wise, very much an accessibility site, with a 'no tables used here' philosophy. URL: http://www.demos.ac.uk Primary Audience: Academics Entered By: DS Date Entered: 14 Apr 2003 1. Accessibility of online learning materials 2. Teachability 3. DEMOS - Online Materials for Staff Disability Awareness

  22. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Educational Issues Instructional Design Production Educational Spec. Production Spec.

  23. Structured guide? QuickReference?

  24. Structured guide? QuickReference?

  25. Technology Disability Assistive Technologies Principles Guidelines - W3C etc.

  26. Technology Disability “I want to understand the issues facing blind people” Assistive Technologies Principles Guidelines - W3C etc.

  27. Technology Disability Assistive Technologies “I want to know what the issues are with Flash” Principles Guidelines - W3C etc.

  28. “I want to know more about accessibility in general” Technology Disability Assistive Technologies Principles Guidelines - W3C etc.

  29. “I want to know what the issues are for screen readers” Technology Disability Assistive Technologies Principles Guidelines - W3C etc.

  30. Technology Disability Assistive Technologies Principles Guidelines - W3C etc.

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