Accessible remote learning during COVID-19
To address the immediate out-of-school situation created by the COVID-19 crisis: Countries participating in the ADT initiative can provide immediate support to parents, students and teachers through online eLearning materials. eLearning materials can be provided to support current classroom materials including textbooks and activities. There are a…, Approach 1:, Converting Word documents to an accessible ePub., It's possible to easily convert word documents into an accessible Accessible ePub guide ePub 3 for better compatibiltiy with screen readers. This can benefit the blind and low vision community as well as learners who prefer text-to-speech to assist in comprehension. This format supports text and images. ePub 3 can be opened by ePub authoring…, Approach 2:, Converting current learning materials to a simple webpage (no interactivity)., For countries that want to publish content (copyright owned textbooks, learning resources) and may already have a LMS (learning management system) like Moodle or Google Classroom: Ensure content is digitized to the highest quality standards. Ensure images that are digitized have their aspect ratio preserved. Where possible convert text formatting…, Approach 3:, Guide to adding interactivity to your existing web page., For countries looking to add interactive activities and exercises (question and answer, fill in the blank, etc.) to online content. Interactivity can be added to both ePubs and webpages although the later has much better support. It can be challenging to solve all usability and accessibility needs with interactivity, so ensure you have technical…, Approach 4:, Creating eLearning content (SCORM) using iSpring Suite for LMSs (like Moodle), You can provide accessible interactive eLearning content for your students and host it in your LMS. SCORM is compatible with screen readers and in some cases provides additional functionality that can appeal to a wider range of users. SCORM can allow you to embed voice-overs directly into content, and supports a easier to understand, step-by-step…, Approach 5:, Adding sign language videos to online content or ePubs. , Particularly in early grades, children who are deaf or hard of hearing can benefit from sign language video accompanying their learning materials. At this age, younger children may have difficulty with written text and language acquisition as their first and primary language is sign language. A recording of all written content on a page can be…, Approach 6:, Creating a fully integrated UDL interactive textbook, A UDL (universal design for learning) textbook is a completed integrated learning resource that includes features for all learners including those with disabilities. A UDL textbook can either be published as an online resource accessible in a browser. In this way it is advisable to utilize the PWA model to support offline playback, or as a media…, For All Approaches: , Must have Universal Design for Learning techniques that benefit all learners regardless of learning style or disability., 1. Glossary: Add a glossary for any new or difficult words/concepts in your material. Glossaries should represent concepts or ideas through multiple methods like images, videos, sign language, short descriptions and long descriptions, related ideas. Link to the glossary directly from words/concepts or from pages where you introduce a new idea. 2…
Accessible Textbooks for All
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