Topic Area: Pandemic Pivot
Presented by: Gabrielle King, Brooke Knapp
Abstract:
The pandemic brought a new sense of urgency to building quality online courses and programs. However, the urgency also brought new struggles as it relates to access and accessibility. Instructors were told to build quality courses while at the same time expected to adopt unfamiliar or new learning practices. The move to a fully digital environment raised new concerns over the balance between continuing education and providing an equitable, accessible, and effective learning environment.
Can an accessible course solve a variety of barriers within a digital environment? Can we use the experiences of our initial struggles to help mold a better outcome for both students and faculty? During this session we will explore the barriers to accessibility that have been highlighted by COVID-19. We will discuss different accessible technologies and tools and show how they can be used to benefit all students and faculty regardless of disability.
Session Resources:
Digital Environments Thrive when Accessibility is at the Core (PowerPoint)