4 Week Course/Instructor Led/Weekly Modules/Earn a Digital Credential

Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce the legal landscape of accessibility, universal design for learning, and course design principles. Participants will discover and discuss issues regarding accessibility and the gains that can be made from a universal design for learning approach.

Program

ION Professional eLearning Programs 4 CEU hours.

Outcomes:

As a result of completing course activities and interacting in discussion forums, participants will be able to:

• Discuss disability, disability activism, and the laws, rulings, and policies that govern accessibility.
• Explain the importance of web accessibility and understand the history behind it.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic web accessibility supports, such as alt text, keyboard navigation, captions, etc.
• Create a plan for implementing accessibility, universal design, and other inclusive teaching strategies in future courses.

Prerequisite

None. 

Certificate Series

DAE Certificate and MOLA Certificate Required Course