FPDDTAC - Designing and Teaching Accessible Courses
Course Description
Offered by the LSU Online & Continuing Education team, this course introduces the core concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the laws and standards of accessibility in higher education. The course aims to equip participants with the basic guidelines and tools for making course content accessible and universal.
Participants have the flexibility to use this course as a resource, allowing them to browse through the content at their own pace, gaining insights and knowledge on accessibility and UDL. Alternatively, those seeking formal recognition of their achievement may choose to complete all activities and assessments to receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge. Participants who choose this route can anticipate spending 8 to 12 hours to complete the course.
To register for this course, you will need to have a Continuing Education account. If you have not yet created one, please follow the steps outlined in the instructional guide.
Note: This course is only open to faculty and staff employed at an LSU institution. You must register for this course using your institutional email address.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the fundamental concepts of Universal Design for Learning
- Explain the ways in which accessibility, usability, and universal design for learning enhances the student learning experience
- Summarize the legal standards that apply to accessibility in online environments
- Evaluate course materials for accessibility barriers (e.g. checklists, guidelines, standards, accessibility checker)
- Apply accessibility guidelines to accessibility scenarios
- Develop an action plan to address accessibility barriers
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English Proficiency Requirements
Information on English Proficiency Requirements are located here.