Presented at 12:45pm in Meadowbrook I on Friday, November 22, 2019.
#31679Speaker(s)
- Auston Stamm
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
I have presented the past two years at my college to faculty about the importance of incorporating unviersal design, inclusivity & accessiblity in the classroom. The goal of this presention is to provide you with a guide you can use to inspirate faculty to incorporate those principles into thier courses and campus policy.
Abstract
This presentation will provide an overview of accessible tips that professors can use to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of their course content. I will provide a template that can be used to help faculty and students talk about accommodations productively. I will define universal design and explain the importance of captioning classroom materials. I will provide strategies professors can use to check the accessibility of websites and their slideshow presentations. I will provide suggestions for incorporating assistive technology in the classroom and creating alternative means for students to engage with course content.
Keypoints
- Strategies will be provided for helping students and faculty discuss accommodations.
- An understanding of the differences between universal design and accommodation will be highlighted.
- I will provide an overview of accessible tips and technology that faculty can use for their course content.
Disability Areas
Cognitive/Learning, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Topic Areas
Accessible Educational Materials, Administrative/Campus Policy, Assistive Technology, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Auston Stamm
Handout(s)
- Classroom_Accessibility_Tips
- How To Empower Professors To Support Students With Disabilities Final
- Talking to your professors about your accommodations
- Student Disability Services Accessibility Tips for Staff & Faculty