Tutorial: Web Accessibility

When I first saw the question “does the Design of the OTL 542 site follow web standards?” I would have said it does. But after going over the “Web Accessibility Principles” website. I realized this was not the case especially when it comes to people with certain disabilities. CSU Global does a good job at trying to accommodate people with disabilities especially for a person who may be blind. In which there are plenty of audio and video’s to listen to. However, when it comes to people who may be dyslectic it would be nice to have a video with a PowerPoint for the student to follow along with, too better understand what is being taught.
One accessibility issue I see in OTL 542 is that in the “Web Accessibility Principles” website they are using a more tutorial approach where there is more of a remote function to show the student what they will be learning and which is more of a hands on approach. This would also be more helpful for the student who is struggling with cognitive learning. This function would set the stage of what the student is going to be learning in class and what is to be expect from the student.

I would like it if CUS Global would use a more a tutorial approach when it comes to learning new things. One example would be when we were learning how to use a podcast. I had troubles trying to imbed my podcast into my blog. I would have liked if there was a tutorial on what to do. I did like the hand out that Ms. Anne had given us. But I am more of a visual person so the handout along with the tutorial would have helped me to better understand what was expected of us.

Over all I believe CSU Global is doing well. They are a new online school and I know there have been some bumps in the road. However, I feel they have been great when it comes to issues that we as students have had in the past. At least with what issues I have had.