Learning Objectives. By the end of this week you should be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our coming to an understanding of multimedia learning theory and its application of various forms of media to teaching and learning contexts, it is crucial to discuss access. Ensuring all students and learners are able to access material is a requirement for all learning contexts. This week we delve deeper into how access to material is essential in creating multimedia learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accessibility<\/strong> <\/a>to online resources is a fundamental element of creating and curation of online content. Since many individuals may have one or many barriers which act to impede their abilities, ensuring options for accessibility for all content is critical. Web accessibility has become much more possible due to many web tools now building in accessibility options; however, most websites still have some accessibility barriers. Sometimes aspects of the site or content need to be enabled or toggled on, so this is something to keep on top of mind whenever using online content. It is important to keep in mind the diversity of needs and that disabilities are varied but can include auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, visual and neurological. UVic lists accessibility rules for website content<\/a> a good site to keep for reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inclusion<\/a> means the full education of all students within their neighborhood school where classrooms are seen as communities of learners in which people with diverse backgrounds and abilities work together. To achieve inclusion, schools often use integration<\/a> which sees students with special needs included in educational settings with their peers who do not have special needs. Such students are provided with the necessary accommodations and adaptations<\/a> which often use assistive technologies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n