JMU - A Double-Edged Sword: Educational Technology
A Double-Edged Sword: Educational Technology as Access and Impediment for Diverse Populations
Course# TD1783
Note: This workshop is capped at 24 participants.Categories: Diversity
Level: Intermediate
Type: Single-Session Workshop
Total Workshop Time: 3 Hours
Make-Ups: No make-ups are scheduled for this workshop.
Pre-requisites: None
Target Audience: Individuals interested in facets of educational technology for diverse populations.
Workshop Description: For students with certain disability-related limitations, technology can be a double-edged sword. While technology can facilitate access, it can also hinder it. In this workshop we’ll look at the basics. The challenge of accessibility engages all aspects of teaching—from physical accessibility of classrooms to captioning YouTube videos. Professors and staff can begin implementing the concepts of Universal Design in small steps. Nevertheless, the legal and ethical obligations of accessibility require JMU to take training in accessibility seriously. We have many opportunities: major technological transitions, like the shift to Cascade for web management and moving to the Canvas Learning Management System could allow JMU to implement new accessibility guidelines and training across campus.
Presented by: Christina Wulf, Assistive Technology Assistant, Disability Services and James Carter, Web Developer, University Marketing
Session Information:
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wine-Price
