ERIC Number: EJ1371114
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Mar
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-3894
EISSN: EISSN-1559-7075
Accessible Online Learning: A Preliminary Investigation of Educational Technologists' and Faculty Members' Knowledge and Skills
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v67 n2 p384-392 Mar 2023
Colleges and Universities have a more diverse student body than ever before--this includes a growing number of students with disabilities. Many of these students are attracted to the flexibility and anonymity of learning online. However, research suggests that students with disabilities often face barriers learning online. Given this, we set out to investigate how faculty and educational technologists are prepared to design accessible online courses and instructional materials. We surveyed 95 educational technologists, directors, and disability access personnel in this exploratory study. In the following paper, we report the results of our inquiry into these professionals' perspectives on faculty and educational technologists' knowledge and skills in creating accessible courses and instructional materials. We conclude by discussing the implications for research and practice.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Barriers, Online Courses, Educational Technology, Accessibility (for Disabled), Instructional Materials, Teacher Role, Knowledge Level, Teacher Competencies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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