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Accessible And Inclusive Online Course Design In Higher Education, Amy Lomellini
Accessible And Inclusive Online Course Design In Higher Education, Amy Lomellini
Boise State University Theses and Dissertations
The growth of online learning has expanded the reach of higher education to more diverse students than ever before; however, students often face barriers to equitable access to online instructional materials, course activities, and assessments. The challenge of meeting the needs of diverse learners was both highlighted and exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid shift to remote teaching and learning at many institutions. Disabled students were one group that was particularly affected. Research has explored faculty and students’ (with and without disabilities) perceptions of online learning; however, less is known about instructional designers’ and their team leaders’ roles …
Higher Education Leaders’ Perspectives Of Accessible And Inclusive Online Learning, Amy Lomellini, Patrick R. Lowenthal, Chareen Snelson, Jesús H. Trespalacios
Higher Education Leaders’ Perspectives Of Accessible And Inclusive Online Learning, Amy Lomellini, Patrick R. Lowenthal, Chareen Snelson, Jesús H. Trespalacios
Educational Technology Faculty Publications and Presentations
Online learning can potentially meet increasingly diverse students’ needs in higher education, including disabled students. However, institutions have historically struggled in providing accessible and inclusive online learning. Higher education online learning leaders, those who manage instructional designers, are in a unique position to help institutions strategize and create accessible and inclusive online courses. In this qualitative study, we interviewed nine higher education online learning leaders to understand leaders’ perceptions about how institutions provide accessible and inclusive online learning. Results demonstrated that despite varying conceptualizations of accessibility and inclusivity, online learning leaders perceive an insufficient but growing emphasis in higher education. …