What to Expect and Support Resources

4. Course Format

This course is primarily based on project work, discussion and peer review. Review the course format in the next subchapters to learn what to expect for the format of this course is greater detail.

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Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the key principles of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as they relate to digital courses and materials.
2. Identify who is responsible for ensuring course accessibility and where to go for support.
3. Discuss institution policy around accessibility of online content.
4. Assess course material using an accessibility checklist.
5. Analyze accessibility of online content by using Ally (an accessibility checker), determining what changes need to be made, and apply the changes to distribute accessible content.
6. Implement an accessibility plan for digital content in a course.
7. Create accessible Google Documents, Google Slides and video/audio content for a wider audience range in a digital environment.
8. Create accessible content in an LMS for a wider audience range.
9. Design a course and its content for accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).