Blended Learning and Accessibility

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Blended and Online

Learning Strategy

Who

are

we?Blended Learning Manager, @Lynnae_

15 years as an educational technologist and leader in higher education

l.rankine@uws.edu.au

Blended Learning Advisor@GinaSalibaa

Teaching background in secondary education; leads teaching development in blended and fully online at UWS

g.saliba@uws.edu.au

Blended Learning Professional Developer

Teaching background in TAFE; certified Blackboard trainer, leads working party on accessibility

t.bowring@uws.edu.au

…synchronous and asynchronous online

…engaging on campus experiences

…engaging on campus experiences

…integrated community engagement

Leveraging opportunities…

Fully F2F(no online

components)

Completely online(no F2F components)

Technology enhanced

(no reduction in F2F contact)

Mostly online(some F2F contact)

Blended

Adapted from: Graham, C., Woodfield, W., Harrison, J. (2013) A framework for institutional adoption and implementation of blended learning in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education. Vol 18, pp4-14.

A licence to thrill

Extending to fully online

• Opens up options for students who cannot access a UWS campus including those in GWS and those beyond

• Provides programs for those who prefer to study online

Why are we doing this?

Where are we headed?

• Creating a digital learning environment

• Supported by engaging on campus learning events

• Offering collaborative formal and social learning spaces

Why is accessibility important?

Designing learning resources

Catering for all learners

Key considerations for accessibility

Legal Requirement or

is it?

Cost

Monetary or Man Hrs

Is for everyone

Universal Design

Reasonable adjustment

There are some Simple Wins

Discussions

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