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What is Cyberlearning?

鈥淐yberlearning鈥 is the term used by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in its . The Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning () works with projects in the聽NSF Cyberlearning Program聽and cyberlearning-themed projects across NSF to support, synergize, and amplify their efforts. CIRCL defines cyberlearning as follows,

Teaching 糖心原创 Accessibility: A Promising Practice for Integrating Accessibility Topics in Computing and IT Courses

The聽Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing)聽leads activities to increase the participation of people with disabilities, including veterans, in computing and information technology (IT) postsecondary education and career fields. Activities for educators and employers are designed to build awareness of universal design and accommodation strategies, and to aid in recruiting and supporting students with disabilities through the development of inclusive programs and education on promising practices.

UW INFO 340 Web Development: A Promising Practice in Including Accessibility in the Computing Curriculum

Changes to curriculum don鈥檛 just happen out of nowhere 鈥 they come from faculty members thinking about what to teach and searching for new and innovative ways to engage students in the learning process. Instructors often encounter barriers to curricular change, including:

Kirk and the GRE: A Case Study Regarding the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Chronic Pain

Background

Kirk鈥檚 nervous system disorder causes him to live with chronic pain. In聽particular, fine motor tasks like writing, using a computer, or holding a pencil can be extremely painful. Assistive technology to circumvent these tasks and ergonomic workspaces that address his needs reduces pain and increases function. Kirk is in his senior year of his bachelor's program and preparing to apply to PhD programs.

Are there tools that can be used to check for accessibility issues in a Canvas course?

Canvas is a learning management system (LMS) developed by Instructure. Like most LMSs, Instructure has actively worked to ensure Canvas is accessible to users with disabilities (for details, see the page. However, even if an LMS is fully accessible, an instructor can offer an inaccessible course by creating inaccessible pages or uploading inaccessible content.聽

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