Who is Responsible for Creating Accessible Courses?
2. Instructor Responsibilities
As the subject matter expert and the course developer, an instructor:
- Designs clear and consistent navigation.
- Writes alternative text descriptions for images.
- Creates documents and Moodle pages using the LaneOnline Accessibility Checklist.
- Retains original files (PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Uses captioned media for all videos.
- Offers transcripts for audio-only files.
- Writes math and science equations with the appropriate equation editor.
- Checks the accessibility of required software and web applications used in a course by contacting either the publisher or sending questions to ATC@lanecc.edu.
- Supplies CAR with course materials upon request for accommodation.
- Prepares an accessibility plan for inaccessible content