1. Ed 6333 Class Presentation by Jackie Droll Chapter 9 – Color on the World Wide Web The Non-Designer’s Web Book Robin Williams and John Tollett Master Technology Teacher Standards - Standard IV

2. Topics to be Covered Chapter 9 – Williams - Color - Bit Depth - Monitor Resolution - Pixels - Image Resolution - Web Safe Colors Master Technology Teacher Standards - Standard IV. The Master Technology Teacher serves as a resource regarding the integration of assistive technologies and accessible design concepts to meet the needs of all students.

3. Web presence in the classroom Teacher identifies student needs Technology Instructor helps design website accordingly using accessible design concepts

4. Web presence in the classroom Teacher identifies student needs – Dyslexia? – Deaf? – Vision impaired? – Other Disabilities? *Every classroom experience will be different and web sites should be adjusted accordingly

5. Web presence in the classroom Technology Instructor helps design website accordingly - ColorColor - Web Safe Colors - Monitor Resolution - Image Resolution

6. Web presence in the classroom There are many solutions out there to help you make your teachers’ websites accessible for those with disabilities. – Use Contrasting Colors http://www.lighthouse.org/color_contrast.htm#colorwheel An easier way? – DreamWeaver - Commands/Set Color Scheme

7. Web presence in the classroom – Use Web Safe Colors RGB vs CMYK – Monitor Resolution/Image Resolution Monitor Resolution/Image Resolution Pixel/Bit Depth

8. Web presence in the classroom Standard IV. The Master Technology Teacher serves as a resource regarding the integration of assistive technologies and accessible design concepts to meet the needs of all students. – Finds other resources to support student centered decisions about technology-based solutions There are many web sites that can be used as resources to help you make an informed decision. – http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT – Webmaster Tips Newsletter and other accessibility information http://www.netmechanic.com/accessibility/ http://www.netmechanic.com/accessibility/ – Guide to making documents accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired Web site: http://www.acb.orghttp://www.acb.org

9. Web presence in the classroom Standard IV. The Master Technology Teacher serves as a resource regarding the integration of assistive technologies and accessible design concepts to meet the needs of all students. – Technology may be assistive, instructional, or both, depending on a Student’s Individual Educational Plan Depending on the abilities of the student and what you are trying to accomplish, you will design web pages accordingly.

10. Web presence in the classroom Standard IV. Continued. Identify personnel who are responsible for assistive technology decisions This would usually fall in your capable hands. – An example of assistive technology can be found at www.synapse-ada.com www.synapse-ada.com Voice Activation Screen Magnification Alternate Pointing Device or Wireless head tracking Screen Keyboard Touch Screens Text to Speech Screen Reader Software Braille Display

11. Web presence in the classroom Standard IV. Continued. – Collaborate with classroom teachers and other staff to link individual needs with appropriate technology – Consider disabilities, learning differences and needs when evaluating technologies Exercise we completed but much more detailed

12. Web presence in the classroom Other useful websites – Web Page Accessibility Tutorials http://www.acb.org – Accessibility Dictionary http://www.netmechanic.com/accessibility/glossary.htm – Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) http://www.w3.org/WAI/ – http://www.access-by-design.com http://www.access-by-design.com

13. Web presence in the classroom References Williams, R. & Tollett, J. (2000). The Non-Designer’s Web Book 2 nd Edition. Peachpit Press, Berkeley, California. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2004, from http://www.w3.ort/TR/WAI- WEBCONTENThttp://www.w3.ort/TR/WAI- WEBCONTENT Sutton, J. (2002). A Guide to Making Documents Accessible to People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Retrieved February 16, 2004, from http://www.acb.orghttp://www.acb.org Accessibility Dictionary (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2004, from http://www.netmechanic.com/accessibility/glossary.htmhttp://www.netmechanic.com/accessibility/glossary.htm