Accommodating Students with Disabilities
In accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, the university is commi
Designing courses, course content and devices, higher education environments, and higher education services for people who experience disabilities. We use the term "disabilities" broadly to include vision and hearing impairments, wheelchair bound conditions, autisim spectrum disorders and neurodiversity, mental illness, etc.
In accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, the university is commi
Effective assignment design means students spend less time trying to understand the assignment and more time doing the actual assignment. In this article, we list suggestions for information to include on an assignment document for a course. Read more about Tips for Designing Assignments
Last week, we featured a podcast interview on the topic of accessibility, and this week, we have another interview focused on accessibility – this time with UNT’s Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) Student Services Coordinator, Devin Axtman. Read more about Talking with UNT’s Office of Disability Accommodation
In this episode, we interview Devin Axtman, Student Services Coordinator with the UNT Office of Disability Accommodation, about accessibility at UNT, as well as the Office of Disability Accommodation’s role and services in promoting and ensuring accessibility on campus.
Lately, I have heard about and participated in discussions about accessibility in higher education – for students, but also for faculty and staff. I am thrilled these discussions are happening on our campus, and that they acknowledge a range of (dis)abilities and neurodiversities. Read more about Accessibility Means Education for All
In this episode, we interview Rebecca Cagle, Senior Trainer for UNTWISE and accessibility expert, and Dr. Brandi Levingston, Senior Lecturer with the Rehabilitation and Health Services Department, about accessibility at UNT, as well as higher education at large. We discuss the ethical and legal importance of accessibility in higher education and how accessibility benefits all people regardless of ability.
The materials you select will make up a large portion of your course. No matter what formats you choose to provide course content, it is important to create a setting where the learning outcomes are supported and there is balance, variety, and opportunity for students to engage with the topic in a manner that will assist them in mastering the stated learning outcomes. In this article, we focus on selecting content for online courses with a modular structure. Read more about Selecting Content for Your Online Course
Usually during the first-class meeting of a face-to-face class, the instructor will go over the syllabus and course policies and expectations with students. It is equally important to do this in an online course where the lack of face-to-face interaction can create uncertainty. In this in-depth article, we overview how to design and orient students to your online course at the beginning of the semester. Read more about Orienting Students to Your Online Course
Clear and consistent organization will allow you and your students to focus more on learning the actual content of your course, not only from the beginning of the semester but throughout the remainder of the course. The beginning information in a course along with the course syllabus are both areas where you can answer initial questions up front, prevent some questions from needing to be asked, and/or prevent other problems from coming up. There is no fool-proof perfect way to put a course together – but there are a lot of things that you can do that will make it easier for everyone involved and make it more enjoyable. Read more about Organizing Your Online Course
With so many possibilities for digital learning, selecting media and technologies for teaching is a complex process with a wide range of factors to consider. Reflecting on the purpose and the learning outcome first is key to identifying and considering technological applications for your flipped class. Read more about Selecting Educational Technologies: A Checklist