Friendly, Open Learning Spaces Shaelynn Long-Kish, Instructional Designer Mid Michigan Community College

Defining Accessibility

Friendly Learning Environments How easy is it to access materials? What is navigation like? What file formats are being used?

What can we do?

Universal Design for Learning

UDL Pedagogy Instructional goals methodsmaterialsassessments

UDL increases access by reducing: Hearing Sight Mobility Physical Barriers Understanding sequencing Following procedures Cognitive Barriers Maintaining attention Recalling information/content Intellectual Barriers Value of knowledge Leadership Organizational Barriers

Best Practices Colors Fonts Text/Image sizes Ensure multimedia is accessible Modify activities & assessments when requested

Accessibility in Moodle Use the Atto Editor Utilize proper formatting for all text Follow standardized web practices Linking out to external sites Use complementary color schemes Use Moodle elements whenever possible

Color Schemes Contrast Lack of Contrast

Moodle’s Atto Editor Includes: Screenreader helper Accessibility checker Formatting

Using Images Provide a description of the image Purposeful usage

Images in Moodle

Using Videos Add/use transcripts when recording Upload transcripts for use with closed captioning Embed videos when possible

Reducing Reliance on Proprietary Software

Navigation

Avoid File Pile-Ups

Streamlining

Cloud-Based Systems Google Drive Microsoft OneDrive

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