Do You Have an Inclusive Digital Learning Strategy?

With the rapid shift to online learning, we can’t forget the need to be inclusive of all our learners no matter what their needs may be. Here are a few great resources to help you as you consider your strategies for making your online learning efforts as inclusive as possible.

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Guide for Inclusive Teaching at Columbia

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This resource from Columbia University provides strategies for inclusive teaching online and is structured around the five principles of inclusive teaching.

https://ctl.columbia.edu/resources-and-technology/teaching-with-technology/teaching-online/inclusive-teaching/


New inclusive features in Microsoft Teams and more

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This week, Microsoft announced exciting new capabilities—from more flexibility in how you view, present, and participate in meetings, to more voice commands, to apps that help you learn about built-in inclusive features—that will make everyone more productive and workplaces more inclusive. Learn more here.  

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/new-inclusive-features-in-microsoft-teams-and-more-ignite-2021/ba-p/2179799 


Accessibility Enhancements in Articulate Storyline 360

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Whether you want to be Section 508-compliant, implement WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines, or just want to make it easier for ALL students to access your courses, you’ll walk away with clear direction about what you need to do differently for maximum accessibility and usability.

https://elearninguncovered.com/2021/03/accessibility-enhancements-in-articulate-storyline-360/

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MIKE TAYLOR 

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With over two decades of real-life, in-the-trenches experience designing and delivering learning experiences, Mike Taylor understands that effective learning isn’t about the latest fad or trendy new tools. Known for his practical, street-savvy style, Mike is a regular and highly-rated speaker at industry events, and consults on organizational learning design and technology at Change 4 Growth in Columbus, Ohio. Mike holds an MBA degree from Ohio University and a master’s degree in educational technology from San Diego State University. 

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