{"id":512,"date":"2019-04-10T09:30:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T09:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/curriculum-framework\/?page_id=512"},"modified":"2022-09-20T15:34:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T15:34:34","slug":"accessible-electronic-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/curriculum-framework\/accessible-electronic-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessible Electronic Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Engaging Everyone<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What is Inclusive Practice?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Inclusive Curriculum Design<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Inclusive Curriculum Delivery<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Inclusive Teaching and Learning Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Student Engagement<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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accessible electronic resources<\/h1>\n

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Accessible resources are inclusive as they reduce barriers to engagement. Providing resources electronically improves accessibility and inclusivity by giving flexible access to learning content. They allow students to access materials using assistive technologies, e.g. screenreaders, where required. This means that all students can prepare and think critically about the subject material prior to class.<\/p>\n

All course materials should be made available electronically where appropriate. Copies of lecture\/session materials should be made available 48 hours in advance. However, the resources provided in advance should be appropriate to support the learning. For example, rather providing a complete handout in advance, you might provide a 'partial handout' stating the learning outcomes, an 'advance organiser' or links to essential reading.<\/p>\n

Accessible multimedia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accessibility needs to be considered in relation to all resources used to support learning. In terms of text and multimedia there are many techniques and strategies that help to make resources more accessible. While they are particularly important for students with certain disabilities, the flexibility they provide can benefit all students. To make multimedia accessible there are some important things to consider:<\/p>\n