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Readings for EDET/AEET 735

 

Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age

http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/

Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapters 7-8

WebAim: Accessibility in Mind

http://www.webaim.org

Articles
Introduction to Web Accessibility
Disability Types
HTML Accessibility
Rich Media Accessibility
Standards and Laws
Evaluation Tools

Jim Thacker Web Accessibility for Section 508

http://www.jimthatcher.com/webcourse1.htm

12 tutorials

Accessible Digital Media

http://ncam.wgbh.org/publications/adm/index.html

Design Guidelines


Specific Case Studies and Web sites will also be required as part of the Modules and posted on Blackboard. Modules will not be posted until early January. In addition Modules will be available via Adaptive release, meaning that as you complete one modules the next will be available but all modules will not be available at the beginning of the course. There will be at least 10 modules and not all modules will be the same in depth and breath. Each module will focus on a different aspect of diverse populations, technology and Universal design for learning. Modules topics will include: Disability awareness, defining diverse populations, Universal design for learning, software for accommodations, Web accessibility & 508, augmentative and adaptive devices, research on technology effectiveness. Everyone will be required to take part in one alternative activity of at least 2 hours in length to broaden exposure to the field, opportunities include SCATP AT Expo, EASI webinar, CITed Webinar, visitation to SC School for Deaf and Blind, visitation to SCATP, or review of assistive technology in school district.