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A FAST Team Presentation

A FAST Team Presentation. Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Online Courses Presenter: David Wood. Presentation Agenda. Types of Disabilities and how they can be accommodated. Technologies that students with disabilities use. Why requests are made for extra time on tests.

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A FAST Team Presentation

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  1. A FAST Team Presentation Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Online Courses Presenter: David Wood

  2. Presentation Agenda • Types of Disabilities and how they can be accommodated. • Technologies that students with disabilities use. • Why requests are made for extra time on tests. • Accessibility vs. Usability in web and online course design. • Tips for eCampus Accessible Design (Alt Tags, Test Selection, Discussion Board vs Blog) • Video Closed Captioning Options (Transcript, Camtasia vs Autmomatic Sync). • Accessibility Update on MyMathLab. • Use of Social Networking and Presentation Sites (FB, Twitter, Pow Tunes, Prezi) • Microsoft Word Accessibility Checker (PowerPoint Tips-benefits of using notes area)

  3. Types of Disabilities • Blind and/or Deaf • Paralysis, Mobility Impaired • Learning Disabilities (ADHD, Dyslexia) • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Recent events: war (returning vets), motorcycle wrecks

  4. Assistive Technology Overview • JAWS Screen Reader, NVDA (FREE!) • MAGic Screen Magnifier • OpenBook, Kurzweil 1000 • WYNN, Kurzweil 3000 • Dragon Naturally Speaking • Track Balls, Puffer Switches, Eye Gaze

  5. Advantages of Distance Learning • Education from the comfort of your home • No need for blind to arrange transportation • More comfortable for persons with PTSD

  6. Accessibility vs. Usability Accessibility: Able to access all content and services. (alt tags, color blind, closed captioning, transcripts, etc.) Usability: Easy to learn, quick to use, easy to navigate.

  7. Example of a GOOD website

  8. Example of a W3C Validation (Good)

  9. Example of a BAD website

  10. Example of a W3C Validation (Bad)

  11. eCampus (Adding Alt Text)

  12. Table Headers (Columns & Rows)

  13. Closed Captioning and Transcripts • Used by persons who are blind or deaf • Costly and time consuming • Most YouTube videos do not have CC • TV and Internet have different formats • DIY (ex. Camtasia) vs. Paying for service • Automatic Sync: www.automaticsync.com

  14. Camtasia (Closed Captioning)

  15. Math and Accessibility • Difficult to accommodate for screen readers • Math Markup Language (MathML) • Firefox has a free editor, FireMath Not Accessible: Accessible (with alt tag): alt=“X equals negative b, plus or minus the square root of B squared minus four times A times C all divided by two times A” MathType by Design Science: www.dessci.com

  16. MyMathLab

  17. Use of Social Networking Sites • Good for connecting with students • Comfortable for students with PTSD • However, not necessarily accessible • Chat programs especially difficult for blind • Twitter access: www.accessibletwitter.com

  18. Microsoft Word 2010 (Accessibility Checker) • Latest version has an accessibility checker. • File > Check for Issues > Check Accessibility • May have issues if saved with older version. • Try copy and paste into a new file. • Always use headings and styles.

  19. Thank You! Any Questions? David R. Wood Email: fast@dcccd.edu Office: 972.669.6661 Web: online.dcccd.edu

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