Recommendations for accessible pedagogy with immersive technology
The materials provided here seek to guide educators on incorporating immersive technologies into their teaching while providing equitable access for disabled learners. Written by Jasmine L. Clark
Immersive technology auditing checklist
This resource supplements educator’s lesson plans with a checklist to identify and document challenges to make immersive technology accessible, such as an Equally Effective Alternative Action Plan (EEAAP), this is in the US context, but it is still helpful. The checklist will allow you to identify and document challenges to making immersive technology accessible, for the purpose of easing the creation of appropriate accessibility documentation, alternative access plans, and easing the purchasing decision process.
Equality effective alternative action guide. This resource provides an example of the components of an Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP) by postsecondary institutions when buying, developing, or using a technology that is not accessible to students with disabilities.
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