Open AccessMaking online learning accessible to disabled students: an institutional case study
Author(s) -
Martyn Cooper
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
alt-j/alt-j. association for learning technology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1741-1629
pISSN - 0968-7769
DOI - 10.1080/09687760500479779
Subject(s) - dissemination , online learning , order (exchange) , public relations , knowledge management , psychology , computer science , political science , world wide web , business , telecommunications , finance
Based on the authors’ reflections on experience working at the Open University, approaches to making online learning accessible to disabled students are considered. The considerations are applicable to all concerned with online learning and indeed anyone seeking to trade, disseminate information and mediate services online. In reflecting on the Open University experience of making online material accessible, pedagogic, organisational and cultural issues are highlighted and it is argued that it is important to address these issues in order to effect the organisational change needed to ensure that accessibility challenges are effectively met