Description
The College of Arts and Sciences Office of Distance Education will host a teaching forum to discuss accessibility in course design and promoting a culture where access is central to our sense of community accountability. A Panel of Faculty will share their perspectives and experiences in accessible online course design. They will be joined by experts from the Office of Student Life Disability Services, the Office of Distance Education and eLearning, and the College of Arts and Sciences Accessibility Coordinators, who will be available to answer questions about best practices in accessible instructional design.
Anticipated Outcomes – By the end of the session, participants will be able to…
- Understand the why accessibility must be central to instructional design considerations
- Develop a plan for embedding best practices of accessibility in one’s own teaching practice
- Advocate for accessible instructional and communication practices
- Identify resources and support services for deepening one’s own knowledge related to accessibility, course design, and instructional delivery
Teaching Forum Panelists
Adam Crawford (SLDS)
Eva Dale (ASC Accessibility Services)
Chris Wallace (ASC Accessibility Services)
Dr. Ryann Patrus (ODEE/Transformative Access Program)
Dr. Dan Seward (Department of English)
Dr. J.T. Richardson (Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy)
Dr. Jesse Kweik (Department of Microbiology)
** Panelists are planning this discussion and may revise description and anticipated outcomes before the Teaching Forum Event.