This online course is provided by EASI which starts December 6 and runs for
a month although, because of the holidays, the termination date will be
extended.
Read more and register at:
http://easi.cc/workshops/ld.htm
Learning Disabilities and Information Technology,
Course description
The course will be delivered asynchronously using content on the Web and
interactive Internet discussion. Our goal is to help participants discover
Internet resources that will let them remain current with the rapidly
changing technologies.
Postsecondary students with learning disabilities have unique information
technology needs that are readily met through the use of specialized
software, handheld technologies, and attention to Web site accessibility.
In addition to examining the latest technologies with hands-on application,
participants in this course will be provided with opportunities to deepen
their knowledge of learning disabilities, as well as curriculum development
and instructional
strategies, including universal design in education.
This is an asynchronous course taught entirely online. The target audience
of the course is made up of postsecondary faculty and support staff to
include information technologists, instructional technologists, librarians,
and others. Participants are expected to bring previous professional
knowledge and experiences regarding practices and strategies for supporting
students who have learning disabilities, successful or unsuccessful.
Learners of all style
preferences, including concrete experiences, reflective observations,
abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation, will benefit from
participation.
Certificate in Accessible Information Technology
and Continuing Education Credits
Everyone who completes the course will receive an EASI certificate of
completion. Those requesting it will receive 3 continuing education units
for doing
the course work. Finally, this course is a required course for those
working for the EASI/USM Certificate In accessible Information Technology.
Course Syllabus
Lesson 1A: Introductions and Overview
Welcome and Review of Expectations
Lesson 1B: Learning Disabilities: An Introduction
Part 1: Legislation
Part 2: Learning Disability Defined
Part 3: Postsecondary Learning Disability Resources
Lesson 2A: Universal Design in Education
Part 1: UDE Defined
Part 2: Translating UD in Architecture to Education
Part 3: Universal Design for Learning Disabilities
Lesson 2B: Assistive Technology for Processing: Reading Support Tools
Part 1: Support for Knowledge Construction
Part 2: Processing AT for Reading
Part 3: Exploration of Reading Tools
Lesson 3A: Assistive Technology for Processing: Writing Support Tools
Part 1: Processing AT for Writing
Part 2: Exploration of Writing Tools
Lesson 3B: Writing Continued and Handheld Technologies
Part 1: Continued Exploration of Writing Tools
Part 2: Handheld Technology
Lesson 4A: Web Accessibility and Students with Learning Disabilities
Part 1: Web Accessibility Guidelines
Part 2: Web Accessibility Resources
Lesson 4B: Summary and Conclusions
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EASI Is the premiere provider of online courses on designing accessible
information technology:
(a package of five courses will earn the Certificate in Accessible
Information Technology)
http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
** Also check our monthly interact Web conferences on accessible IT:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
CEO EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
22196 Caminito Tasquillo
Laguna Hills CA 92653
home: (949) 855-4852
Cell: (949) 922-5992
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
http://www.rit.edu/~nrcgsh
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