Designing for Digital Accessibility in Online Learning

Designing accessible learning experiences is essential for building inclusive and equitable education and training. In this course, professor and author Rolin Moe breaks down the core principles of digital accessibility, shows how to apply standards like WCAG and UDL, and demonstrates practical strategies to create accessible visuals, documents, multimedia, and course platforms. Rolin also examines global accessibility laws, institutional policies, and tools for maintaining accessibility over time. Whether you're starting from scratch or improving existing content, this course helps you acquire the skills to make learning truly work for everyone.

Learning objectives
Define the core principles of digital accessibility and explain their significance in inclusive online learning environments.
Apply accessibility standards such as WCAG and UDL to the design of course content, visuals, multimedia, and interactivity.
Evaluate global accessibility laws and institutional policies to ensure compliance and minimize risk across digital learning platforms.
Develop practical strategies to make documents, slide decks, and LMS experiences accessible to all learners.
Create a sustainable accessibility mindset by implementing inclusive design practices, review processes, and continuous improvement workflows.