Digital course content development includes consideration for components including learning management systems, websites, Massive Online Open Content (MOOCs), PowerPoint presentations, graphics, images, videos, and many others. The learner's experience benefits from a focus on making content and interfaces inclusive, accessible, and usable.
Chad Brown, Technology Consultant from the Iowa Braille School visited the university to share with us advances on technology for students who are blind and low vision. In the recorded session, he demonstrated how he navigates the web using a screen reader.
A self-paced course on accessibility and universal design including modules on: Why Accessibility? (week 1), Faculty and Staff Roles (week 2), Universal Design (week 3), Universal Design for Learning (week 4), Content Creation Tutorials (week 5 and 6).
