Selected Universal Design Considerations for Computing Courses Hadi Rangin, University of Washington

Efficacy of Low-Tech Solutions While high-tech can resolve many problems, we should not underestimate low-tech solutions

Availability of Course Content Being able to access and study the course content in advance for the class helps all students to be more prepared for upcoming topics.

Explaining Complex Graphics and Charts Oral explanation of complicated graphics and charts Using cards and other objects to explain complex concepts Artificial Intelligence Class at OSU (a personal story) All students benefited from describing the complicated graphics

Raised Graphics Extremely useful for offline learning and as a point of reference Blind users can be highly visual learners

Everyone Onboard Students must do their best to keep up with the class and participate in the classroom conversations/discussions Instructors must try to ensure that all students are on board and can follow the discussion Communicating on private channels with students who we feel are not keeping up

In-person and Virtual Meetings Provide training on required and optional applications for the course to all students Example: Dreamweaver training for IADP students

Specialized Training Training users with disabilities in tools and applications to be used in course settings E.g. LMS, Audio Response, Lecture Capture, etc. Training users with disabilities in assistive technology used by users to ensure that they are utilizing their ATs effectively Find potential barriers and provide the necessary accommodations Example: Blackboard gradebook and reading instructor’s comments on submitted assignments