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5 steps to ensure accessibility

eSchool News

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Related: 3 steps to a more accessible classroom.

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WCAG 2.2: The Next Step in Digital Accessibility

Kitaboo on EdTech

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), first published on 9 May 1999 by the Worldwide Consortium (W3C), are part of a series of Web Accessibility Initiatives (WAI). were published in February 2008 by WCAG Samurai, a group of web developers autonomous of W3C.Web 2.0 3.3.7 – Accessible Authentication.

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Universal Design for Learning: What Educators Need to Know

Waterford

Then, discover a few practical ways that you can use Universal Design for Learning guidelines in your classroom—along with some examples to get you started. The most meaningful benefit of UDL principles is that by using them, you can improve accessibility and equity in your classroom.[4] Sources : UDL Guidelines. Understood.

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OPINION: Historically underserved school districts in Mississippi were hit hard in the pandemic and need immediate help  

The Hechinger Report

Our extensive work at MCJ culminated in a report that showcased an unsettling reality: Affordability and availability are formidable barriers to internet access, while reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in grades 3-8. A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

By learning to view it as a means of enhancing your lessons and resources, you can provide your students with tools and opportunities they may not otherwise access. With the help of technology, you can introduce your classroom to opportunities and resources they may not otherwise be able to access.[5] Sources : Groff, J., Levy, L.A.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

There are some handy guidelines for the proper role of technology in education. Teachers should remember that not every family may be able to afford Internet access, so old-fashioned printed notes and bulletins still have a place in the student’s backpack. Journal of Commerce and Instructional Technology, 2008, 8, pp.54-59.

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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: The Impact of School Lunch on Student Performance

EdNews Daily

As the USDA worked on turning the guidelines into regulations, pushback came from several groups. In 2008, a Journal of School Health study discovered that fifth-graders eating fast food scored worse on standardized literary assessments. In school cafeterias, lunches must be easy to prepare and distribute in an efficient manner.