Submitted by: Mounika Reddy Ragula, Instructional Technology Designer at Le Moyne College
Contact Info:
Email: ragulamr@lemoyne.edu
Phone: (315) 445-4382
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Intended Audience: Instructional Designers, Instructional Technologists, Faculty, Disability Support Services Professionals
Proposal:
In this webinar, we'll explore the challenges faced by higher education institutions in supporting students who require accommodations. With the Department of Justice's recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act mandating accessible web content, it's crucial that digital course materials are equitable and accessible for all students.
Our session will focus on our institution's experience in addressing accessibility issues within the Canvas learning management system (LMS), with particular emphasis on its compatibility with screen readers. Participants will gain insights into:
1. Strategies for ensuring inclusive and accessible instructional content
2. Effective methods for overcoming common accessibility challenges
3. Our ongoing efforts to train faculty and students in navigating accessibility issues
By attending this webinar, you'll acquire practical knowledge and actionable strategies to enhance digital accessibility in your own educational setting, ensuring compliance with regulations and, more importantly, supporting the success of all students regardless of ability.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the accessibility challenges within the Canvas LMS
Outline strategies to improve the digital accessibility of course materials
Acquire knowledge on various methods to train faculty and students in navigating accessibility challenges
Event Type: Webinar/virtual
Track: Transforming the Student Experience (2024-25)
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Presenters:
| Name | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mounika Reddy Ragula | Instructional Technology Designer | Dr. Mounika Ragula serves as an Instructional Technology Designer at Le Moyne College in NY. She holds a PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology from Indiana State University. Dr. Ragula possesses substantial expertise in instructional design and instructional technology, particularly in the areas of online teaching, strategic integration of technological tools in teaching and course design, creation of accessible instructional content, and utilization of open educational resources. |
Preferred Date and Location: February 2025, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025
