Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All

03/01/2025, 13:24 Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All Natalia McLaren 1/03/2025 Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All A comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing digital accessibility standards in highe...

03/01/2025, 13:24 Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All Natalia McLaren 1/03/2025 Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All A comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing digital accessibility standards in higher education Learning Objectives WCAG Understanding Students will be able to explain the key principles of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and their importance in digital accessibility. Document Creation Students will demonstrate the ability to create accessible documents and presentations using proper heading structure, lists, and formatting. Alternative Content Students will master the implementation of alternative text for images and create descriptive materials for multimedia content. Color Compliance Students will learn to design materials that meet WCAG color contrast requirements and verify compliance using testing tools. Instructional Activities Essential Question Why is digital accessibility crucial in today's educational landscape, and how does it impact different types of learners? https://edinburghnapier.padlet.org/padlets/pfh0q6fluembtx45/exports/print.html?print=1 1/4 03/01/2025, 13:24 Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All WCAG Guidelines Overview Interactive presentation on WCAG 2.1 principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR). Students will use Padlet to collect examples of each principle they find online. YouTube Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) Crash Course Document Structure Workshop Hands-on practice creating properly structured documents using headings, lists, and semantic markup. Students will peer-review each other's work using an accessibility checker. Microsoft Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker Alt Text Challenge Group activity: Students analyze various images and collaborate to write effective alternative text descriptions. Share results on a collaborative Padlet board for class discussion. webaim.org Alternative Text https://edinburghnapier.padlet.org/padlets/pfh0q6fluembtx45/exports/print.html?print=1 2/4 03/01/2025, 13:24 Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All Color Contrast Lab Using online tools, students will analyze and adjust color combinations to meet WCAG standards. Create a color palette for a sample course material. Webaim WebAIM: Contrast Checker Extension Activity Advanced students can explore ARIA labels and roles, creating a more complex accessible web component. Remediation Practice Additional guided practice on fixing common accessibility issues in existing documents. Assessment Knowledge Check Throughout the lesson, students will complete quick accessibility audits of sample materials to demonstrate understanding. Project Assessment Students will convert an inaccessible document into an accessible format, documenting their changes and rationale. Practical Evaluation Using a rubric, students will demonstrate their ability to implement all four main accessibility components covered in class. Closure Group Reflection In small groups, students discuss the most challenging aspects of implementing accessibility and brainstorm solutions. Exit Ticket Students identify three key takeaways and one remaining question about digital accessibility. Homework https://edinburghnapier.padlet.org/padlets/pfh0q6fluembtx45/exports/print.html?print=1 3/4 03/01/2025, 13:24 Lesson Plan: Making Digital Learning Accessible for All Accessibility Audit Conduct an accessibility audit of a personal or professional digital document, identifying and fixing issues. Accessible.org WCAG Checklist 2.1 AA and 2.2 AA | Accessible.org Research Assignment Research and document how one major educational platform implements accessibility features. Practice Exercise Complete online exercises in creating accessible PowerPoint presentations and PDF documents. YouTube Making your PowerPoint presentations accessible https://edinburghnapier.padlet.org/padlets/pfh0q6fluembtx45/exports/print.html?print=1 4/4