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Accessible digital learning resources: A jurisdictional scan
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This presentation explores the development and implementation of accessible digital learning resources across Canadian provinces and territories in 2023. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all students, including those with visual, auditory, motor/physical, and cognitive disabilities, can effectively engage with educational materials. While initiatives exist in regions like Ontario and British Columbia, there is a notable lack of specific guidelines for digital learning resources, particularly in light of increased digital reliance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The scan reveals that Alberta leads with comprehensive recommendations, while other regions show varying levels of guidance. The document highlights four essential characteristics for accessible resources: ease of understanding, affordability, technological accommodation, and age/difference consideration. It recommends centralizing guidelines, providing universal design examples, and developing more detailed, age-specific guidance. The ultimate goal is to create a comprehensive guideline to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of digital learning resources across Canada.
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- 2024-04-20
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- Conference/Workshop Presentation