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Home » Faculty Tutorials » Accessibility » Part 1: Why Should We Develop Accessible Online Courses?

May 21, 2020 By Sandra Childers

Part 1: Why Should We Develop Accessible Online Courses?

This video describes the importance of developing accessible online courses. Providing accessible course content and materials helps everyone taking your course, not just those with disabilities.

By keeping accessibility in mind while you develop your online courses, you’ll be more prepared and less likely to need last-minute accommodation revisions. Most needs will be built-in already.

Skip to the video downloads and topics listed below.

3-minute video by Lani Draper and Sandra R. Childers

Video Downloads:

  • Accessibility Tips to Improve Your Online Courses – Video Transcript (PDF)

Video Topics:

  • Introduction 0:00
  • Overview 0:10
  • Accessibility helps all students succeed 0:55
  • Elevator example 1:36
  • Equality vs. Equity – provide equitable access 1:54
  • Outro 2:15

Continue to Part 2: How To Make Accessible Online Courses

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