Spring Forum 2011
C2C Spring Forum 2011
Universal Design for Learning
Park University - Parkville, MO * April 1, 2011 * 9:00-3:15
Increasingly, institutions are mandated to design and deliver instruction to accommodate learners with disabilities and learning impediments. This intervention can include developing videos using Closed Captioning; designing Word and PowerPoint presentations to accommodate students with visual impairments; and employing third party American Sign Language (ASL) services that run through Skype. The C2C Spring Forum will focus entirely on designing and delivering instruction using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) standards and guidelines. See: http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udlguidelines for more information.
Park University Driving Directions
Park University Campus Map (PDF)
(Spring Forum is in the Distance Learning Building
IMPORTANT! April 1st Road Closure Map
Webcast URL http://www.park.edu/live (Broadcast only. All room "MA" sessions)
SCHEDULE
9:00-9:20 Registration & Light Refreshments
9:20-10:45 Welcome and Announcements followed by Executive Presentation/Keynote
Room: PDL MA (Streamed live)
The keynote speaker will be Dr. Sean Smith, Associate Professor, University of Kansas Department of Special Education - a noted researcher and scholar in this field.
http://soe.ku.edu/sean-smith
10:45-11:00 Break & Light Refreshments
11:00-12:00 Session 1A: It's Universal: Developing and Ensuring
Accessible Websites and Online Courses
Room: PDL MA (Streamed live)
Presenter:
Jon Johnson, Instructional Designer, Park University
Description:
The presentation will consist of a demonstration of accessible and non-accessible webpages/course pages. Also, several resources for validation of Web-based systems will be explored including the Wave Validator and Functional Accessibility Evaluator. Additional online resources will be given in hand-out form.
11:00-12:00 Session 1B: Designing Accessibility for Live Online Events
Room: PDL MB
Presenter:
Dr. Shalin Hai-Jew, Instructional Designer, Kansas State University
Description:
As more conferences are going virtual, there have been more efforts to ensure that these live online events are fully accessible. Synchronous events may be designed to be more accessible in three main phases: the lead-up to the event (with lead-up information distribution, activities, and intercommunications); live event activities (like “CART” or “communication access real-time translation”; electronic visual annotations; the uses of live text chat; live video signing, and professional hosting); and the post-event phase (post-event debriefing, review, post-event transcription and alt-texting, and downloadables). This presentation will describe some of these strategies and highlight some accessibility artifacts from live Web events.
12:00-1:00 Working Lunch: Overview of the Kansas Partnership for Accessible Technology
Room: PDL MA (Streamed live)
Presenter:
Michael Erickson, CIO and Associate VP, Emporia State University
1:00-2:00 Session 2A: Creating Accessible and Usable Documents in Word (Part 1)
Room: PDL MA (Streamed live)
Presenter:
Robert Lee Beach, Assistive Technology Specialist, KCKCC
Description:
NOTE: This session is in 2 parts. Participants who choose this session should plan to attend Session 3A as well. We will discuss creating Word documents that are accessible and usable and will show how these well structured documents can then be converted into other formats such as HTML and PDF. We will discuss document elements such as styles, alt text, tables, textboxes, etc.
1:00-2:00 Session 2B: Vendor Presentation: SignOn VRI
Room: PDL MB
Presenter:
Alyson Pickus, Operations Manager, SignOn VRI (American Sign Language signing service that uses Skype).
Description:
This will be a live demonstration of the signing service they offer to students with hearing impairments
2:00-2:15 Break & Light Refreshments
2:15-3:15 Session 3A: Creating Accessible and Usable Documents in Word (Part 2)
Room: PDL MA (Streamed live)
Presenter:
Robert Lee Beach, Assistive Technology Specialist, KCKCC
Description:
NOTE: This session is in 2 parts. Participants who choose this session should plan to attend Session 2A as well. We will discuss creating Word documents that are accessible and usable and will show how these well structured documents can then be converted into other formats such as HTML and PDF. We will discuss document elements such as styles, alt text, tables, textboxes, etc.
2:15-3:15 Session 3B: Creating Interactive Content with Web 2.0 Tools
Room: PDL MB
Presenters:
Anibal Pacheco and Jeffrey Mills, Multimedia Specialists,
Barton County Community College
Description:
Today's online courses require the usage of multiple tools in order to develop and implement meaningful interactive and impactful course content. Attendees will learn about different techniques and tools through demonstration and examples utilizing SoftChalk, File Blender, Camtasia and iSpring Pro. Topics covered will include course activities, image options, PowerPoint options, file optimization, as well as video creation and implementation techniques.
