Communicating Information Through Multiple Means

Communicating Information Through Multiple Means

Communicating information through multiple modalities (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) enables students to access information.  Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory...
Accessibility Lunch and Learn Sessions

Accessibility Lunch and Learn Sessions

Mark your calendars and join us for some upcoming Lunch and Learn sessions focusing on the how to’s of making your online course materials accessible to all your students. All sessions will be held in Osterlin 113, Noon-1:00pm:   October 13 – Moodle...
Talking Accessibility!

Talking Accessibility!

When preparing your online course material there are things you can do to help ensure it is accessible for all students (including those with visible and invisible disabilities). Addressing these can make all the difference and doesn’t take up much of your time...
A Quick Read

A Quick Read

Check out this article in Inside Higher Ed titled, “The Right Thing to Do” about the University of Michigan Press and guidelines on accessibility. ‘The Right Thing to Do’
Developing Strategies for Learners with Invisible Disabilities

Developing Strategies for Learners with Invisible Disabilities

Creating courses designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners poses a challenge for all educators. Yet recognizing the needs of learners with invisible disabilities creates additional challenges. According to Matthews (2009) invisible disabilities refers to...