Subject: When Online Learning is Off Track!


> When Online Learning is Off Track!
>
> Students with disabilities frequently experience frustrations in accessing
> online learning systems.  Schools have lagged behind in making online
> courses and online materials fully accessible as required by
> disability-related legislation.  EASI's Barrier-free E-learning course is
a
> month-long online course addressing many of the complex issues involved in
> providing access.  EASI and its CEO, Norman Coombs, Ph.D., have led in the
> campaign to help schools, universities and courseware vendors provide a
> friendly space for these students.  Coombs was selected as the New York
> State Teacher of the Year by CASE in 1990 for his work in distance
> education and accessibility.
>
> The course begins August 5 and runs for 4 weeks. . taught entirely online
> using e-mail listservs and the web.
>
> Syllabus and registration are at:
> http://easi.cc/workshops/bfel.htm
>
> or write to Norm Coombs [log in to unmask]
>
>
>



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