SITE Interactive 2023 – Methods of Teaching Accessibility in Online Learning

As you may have seen yesterday, I mentioned that SITE Interactive 2023 was happening and that I had looked through the schedule to find the K-12 distance, online, and blended learning session.  The third one I wanted to blog about was:

Methods of Teaching Accessibility in Online Learning

Virtual Poster/Presentation ExhibitID: 62715

1. Aubrey Statti
   The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
2. Kelly Torres
   The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Abstract: This poster session seeks to present the importance of accessibility in online learning as well as opportunities for students to explore and demonstrate their understanding of accessibility measures. Further, the role of the instructor in cultivating an accessible, inclusive learning environment is captured, and relevant resources and examples will be presented. The targeted audience for this poster session includes instructional designers and faculty in K-12 and higher education, specifically educators teaching in the online classroom and those using technology-based sources in the classroom. Examples of accessible technologies that will be included are AI writing tools, Loom, LucidChart, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Nearpod, and voice-to-text. In addition, the importance of adding captions or including a transcript will be covered. This poster session will present ideas for including accessible content in online courses and resources for creating and maintaining an accessible learning environment.

Topic

• Developing the profession: Growing in leadership, academia, and teaching practice

Unfortunately I am presenting during this slot.  But if anyone was able to attend, please leave your thoughts in the comments below.