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Accessibility considerations in selecting e-learning tools

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posted on 2024-01-11, 07:12 authored by Yuet Kwan Ma, Cherry ChoiCherry Choi, Pui Sze Yeung

This video covers 13 general guiding questions regarding the selection of e-learning tools from the accessibility perspective. The list of guiding questions aims to facilitate the information search and selection process by stakeholders in different roles and different situations involving virtual teaching and learning.

This video is one in the IDEALeaders Self-Learning Series on the Co-Creation of Virtual Learning Accessibility. It is one of the deliverables of the Project entitled “Promoting accessibility of virtual teaching and learning through a train-the-trainer approach” funded by the UGC Special Grant for Strategic Development of Virtual Teaching and Learning in 2021-2023.

English captions are available.

Timestamps of the chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 03:11 The 13 general guiding questions
  • 09:37 Concluding remarks
  • 10:54 Disclaimer

Suggested citation:Ma, G. Y. K., Choi, C., & Yeung, P. P. S. (2023). Accessibility considerations in selecting e-learning tools. [Video]. IDEALeaders Self-learning Series: Co-creation of virtual learning accessibility. HKU Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.25442/hku.22970036

Virtual Learning Accessibility Toolkit: PDF version and Website version

Points to note:

  • This video is intended to serve as a general guide for creating accessible digital materials and virtual learning environment. The recommended practices in this video are not exhaustive or the best solutions for each situation. Teaching and learning practices might vary across academic disciplines, as well as individual preferences and needs. The recommended practices need to be fit and applied to various disciplinary contexts and authentic practices.
  • Please be aware that fulfilling all the practices suggested by this video would not guarantee “full accessibility”. Use your own best judgment. Always be aware of and respect the diverse access needs of different individuals.
  • This video does not contain any business promotion elements.
  • Software, programmes, and operating systems are constantly and rapidly developing along with changing accessibility functions. Statements in this video about the functions of any software, programmes, and operating systems may no longer represent their current status.
  • It is possible that the hyperlinks of the cited resources in this video might be edited or removed by the corresponding contributors after the publication of this video.
  • The recommended practices in this video are basically about accessibility to people with disabilities. However, the practices are central to good teaching and learning practices and will benefit all users regardless of disability status.


Funding

The UGC Special Grant for Strategic Development of Virtual Teaching and Learning in 2021-2023

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