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Pathway: Teaching Online
Level: Beginner - Introduces fundamental concepts and basic applications
In this workshop, learners will first be taught the basics of web accessibility for documents, images, and audiovisual media, according to the WCAG 2.0 guidelines. They will then be taught how to use D2L Brightspace accessibility features, such as alt-text descriptions for images. Finally, they will receive instruction on how to design assessments and activities in accordance with Universal Design for Learning principles.
Throughout the workshop, learners will work on creating an assessment for a course of their choosing, either from scratch or by redesigning an existing activity. They will create a document and rubric for the activity to practice creating accessible materials.