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The Open University

Assistive technologies and online learning

The Open University via OpenLearn

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In this free course, Assistive technologies and online learning, you will explore some of the technology that disabled students use when accessing computers. We will take a look at the tools and techniques that make it possible for disabled students to engage with online learning.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 What is assistive technology?
  • 1 What is assistive technology?
  • 1.1 What do you know about assistive technology?
  • 1.2 Lifeskills technologies and curriculum assistive technologies
  • 2 Built-in assistive technology
  • 2 Built-in assistive technology
  • 2.1 Trying out built-in assistive technology
  • 3 Specialist assistive technology
  • 3 Specialist assistive technology
  • 3.1 Students’ voices on assistive technology
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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  • Teyonda Riley
    class was very informative, easy to navigate and understand. I would definitely recommend to others.

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