Developing Accessibility Training Strategies in Higher Ed

Do you train your staff on accessibility best practices?Having a strong, well-developed training program can directly impact the success of your institution’s accessibility initiative. Too often, training sessions are too long, too hard, and not engaging. As a result, nothing gets done.At Michigan State University, they realized it was time to change how they trained and supported their staff. In this webinar, Jennifer Ismirle, Senior User Experience Researcher, and Phillip Deaton, Accessibility Coordinator, from Michigan State University will share how they developed a digital accessibility training program for different types of content and content creators. They will discuss why training is important, as well as share strategies for creating an engaging and successful program.
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There are four key factors to consider when sharing assessment results. What must you consider when thinking about the political implications of sharing results? How do you ensure ethical dissemination of results?
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Anyone, even the youngest learners can think like an engineer. Do you want to learn how to channel young learners’ curiosity and creativity into structured problem solving? Watch as we talk about the power of the engineering design process and how it empowers young children to see themselves as problem solvers.In this edWebinar, Nia Keith, Director of Professional Development for EiE at the Museum of Science, Boston, discusses research, tips and strategies for how engineering:Helps children develop important 21st century skills like critical thinking, collaborating, and persevering through failure.
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Everyday Decisions: Empowering Children’s Decision Making

As teachers, we are always making decisions for the children in our class. From the learning experiences we plan to the songs we play, to the books we read, we make many decisions each day. But how often do we allow the children in our class to make decisions for themselves or for a group?
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