Accessibility is a word used to describe equal access to digital information by all people, including those with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require companies and institutions to ensure that anyone can interact with their online materials. A variety...
For many of today's students, digital courses can help save time, money, and stress. Attending class on your own time, at a café, or at home in your pajamas has some serious appeal. But is online learning ideal for everyone? Instruction delivered through the internet may...
As educators, we understand that students come to class with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles. Sometimes their strengths and weaknesses are obvious, while other times they are less apparent. How can you differentiate your instruction to meet your students’ varying needs? Building an...
As technology advances and educational approaches evolve, many instructors are facing demands to transition to an online curriculum. Stepping outside the classroom and behind a computer screen might feel daunting to some seasoned teachers. Most are accustomed to standing in front of a class and...
Many organizations are taking steps to make their websites more accessible to people with disabilities. But few are as concerned with the accessibility of their social media accounts. Does social media accessibility matter? Though not required under WCAG 2.1, social media accessibility is an increasingly...
With cell phones, tablets, and time spent online, we might assume all technology is second nature to today’s generation of graduates. While most have basic digital literacy skills, many students are not in fact proficient in the higher level technology that will be necessary on...
Generation Z, people born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, have a new set of educational expectations, and they are keeping instructors on their toes. These students are no strangers to technology. Their screen-based, plugged-in lifestyle significantly impacts the way they seek and process...
Are you familiar with the differences between the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)? Both laws were designed by the U.S. government to protect the rights of people with disabilities and to lessen discrimination against them. While the...
We expect and rely on educators to help children become academically and socially successful. But let’s face it. Engaging, motivating, and teaching all students in a classroom of diverse learners can be a tall order. In a single group, you might find students with visual...
You may have heard the term project-based learning (PBL), but what is it really all about? Project-based learning is an educational tool that increases student success and long-term growth by encouraging collaboration, decision-making, reflection, and discussion about real-life situations. This method of teaching is becoming...