WebSite Design Class - Accessibility
Web Site Design Accessibility Class - Includes 508 Education Training
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WebSite Design Class - AccessibilityWeb Site Design Accessibility Class - Includes 508 Education Training
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Class Name
Introduction to Designing Accessible WebsitesThis course is designed for website developers who have an interest in incorporating accessible design features into their pages. Web accessibility benefits everyone - those with and those without disabilities, through increased usability and interoperability of web based materials. This class is structured to allow learners to explore the area of web accessibility using a hand-on, project-based approach, with an emphasis on learning by doing, and sharing information and experience with your class mates through online discussions. Students enrolled in this course will be expected to review assigned readings, apply what they have learned through coding projects and participate in class discussions. Evaluation will be based on weekly assignments consisting of 1 or 2 small projects together with review questions, and 1 final project tying it all together. The required course textbook, Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance, has been authored by leading authorities in the field and covers such topics as What is Web Accessibility?; Assistive Technology; 508 Guidelines; Emerging Technology; and Using CSS to separate content from presentation. To round out our exploration of web accessibility some online sources will also be consulted. Course Objectives:
Outline
Week 1: Understanding Web Accessibility: Accessibility and Why It Matters
Week 2: Assistive Technology
Week 3: Writing Valid, Well-formed, Semantically Correct Code
Week 4: Creating Accessible Content: Images, Audio/Video, Navigation
Week 5: Creating Accessible Content - Tables
Week 6: Creating Accessible Content - Forms and Frames
Week 7: Separating Content from Presentation / Emerging Technologies
Week 8: Putting It All Together
Prerequisites
Students interested in signing up for this course should have successfully completed H101 or be familiar with HTML and CSS. This class will require hand-coding web pages using either HTML (or XHTML) and CSS.
Requirements
Students must have webspace where they can post their assignments. You need to avoid webspaces that support banner ads or popup adds as this adds code to your pages. If you do not have webspace, try your ISP first as many provide a small amount of space with your monthly fee. If yours does not, there are a number of free services that are available on the net. A good place to look for free webspace is FreeWebSpace.net at http://www.freewebspace.net/ or the Free Site at http://www.thefreesite.com
Class Books
Course Price
Additional Information:
This online course is limited to 40 participants. Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.
Refund Policy: Please read our "Terms and Refund Policy" before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . Start Date: Click on the Register Now button to process to the registration page. You will see the start date of the class on that page. To get the start date of other courses, click on Open Class List link on the top navigation bar. How eClasses Work:The classroom environment is based on Lundeen & Associates Web Crossing technology, a threaded messaging system. Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information. |
Before you register for this class, please read carefully the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections. Instructor: Gretchen Lowerison
Gretchen Lowerison holds a Ph.D Educational Technology. Her areas of interest include the use of computer technology to foster learner-centered environments, using web 2.0 technologies such as wikis as teaching tools, and studying the role that intrinsic / extrinsic motivation and perceived competence play in student achievement. She has a special interest in making learning environments accessible to all through the use of accessible web design and adaptable technology and has given many workshops in the area of accessibility in the College and University environment. Gretchen has extensive teaching experience in both in-class and online classes. 4 Web Study Certificates
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