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Online learning is an opportunity for creating a more inclusive
learning environment for all students. It affords flexibility in
the time, place and pace of study. So, for example, students who
are less fluent in spoken English, or who have a disability can
learn in a way that suits them.
However, the technology itself can create barriers
for some students if they have difficulty with:
- technical skills or support
- vision (e.g. can't see text on screen and
need to use a screen reader)
- organisation and memory
- mobility (e.g. can't handle the mouse)
- hearing
- language.
The University has a legal obligation to provide
reasonable access to learning for students with disability. But
it is possible, with a little thought, to make your online resources
accessible.
See also:
- The University's Guidelines for Accessibly
Online Courses [ download
a printable version]
- Accessibility in Educational Website
Design [ an
online guide from EDTeC which you can use as a quick reference
or in more depth]
- Accessible Online Courses, [a
full online course on WebCT, with practical activities that you
can submit for assessment and credit towards a qualification,
35-60 hours of work - contact EDTeC to register.]
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