EDUC 5507G - Accessible Learning with Technology

Accessibility issues impact a large percentage of learners’ ability to participate and succeed in formal and informal learning contexts. In this course, students will research and explore the potential impacts of accessibility barriers on learners. Students will also examine various regulatory standards for students with disabilities and their implications for educators, learners, and organizations. Students will explore the connections between accessibility standards and common instructional design frameworks. Finally, students will identify and use tools and strategies for the creation and sharing of accessible documents, instructional resources and environments.
Credit hours: 3.0