Approaches to Developing Accessible Learning Experiences

<p>For the past five to ten years researchers have been developing tools and guidelines for developing accessible e-learning experiences for students with disabilities. Despite this very few practitioners in higher education are confident that they know how to develop accessible e-learning experiences. This is prompting researchers to work with practitioners in order to develop meaningful approaches to addressing accessibility; ones that facilitate the development of a clear conceptualisation of why and how practice can be changed to meet the varied needs of students. </p><p>This book describes these approaches and explores the extent to which they might challenge current thinking and understanding. Topics covered include: </p><ul> <li>approaches to developing accessible multimedia and learning objects</li> <li>holistic approaches to developing accessible e-learning and blended learning experiences</li> <li>institutional and programme approaches to addressing accessibility issues. </li> </ul><p>Exploration and discussion of these topics will challenge practitioners to reconceptualise their understanding of ‘best practice’ in relation to accessibility and e-learning and offer directions for future practice and development.</p><p>This book was previously published as a special issue of <em>Alt-J.</em></p>