4 Week Course/Instructor Led/Weekly Modules/Earn a Digital Credential
Discounts
If you are from a community college, please acquire your code from the ION contact at your institution or email ion@uis.edu before registering. Community college members must also use their college email for verification.
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 Required Course