SCHEDULE
| Week 1 | ||
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
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| Thursday of Orientation | Seminar Introduction Icebreaker and Individual Introductions Discuss syllabus Work on Reflection #1 | |
| Mon 1 |
Due on Kit by the end of the day today: Reflection #1 No reading assignment
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Guidelines for Class discussions
Pre-course survey on accessibility |
| Wed 1 |
Reading Assignment:
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Small group discussion of the readings
Follow the Understanding Disability DQs |
| Fri 1 |
Reading Assignment:
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Small group discussion of readings
Work on Week 1 Reflection. It is due by end of day Sunday. |
| Week 2 | ||
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 2 | Reading Assignment: No reading. Watch the
video Social
Justice: What's Disability got to do with it? Then
watch the stories at the bottom of that webpage.
Think about the discussion questions included with the video. |
Discussion questions included with the video. |
| Wed 2 | Reading Assignment: Begin
reading the following two chapters from "Design Meets
Disability", by Graham Pullin. Finish the reading for discussion on these on Friday.
As you read, jot down some notes of interesting things you come across, questions you think of, or things you start wondering about. |
Exploring case studies involving technology and
accessibility
Group Response Paper (Due Monday Week 3). |
| Fri 2 | No new reading assigned. Make sure reading assigned on Monday has been completed. | Discussion from the readings. Students sre expected to bring with them 2-3 points of
interest, questions, or concerns they would like to discuss from the readings.
Work on the Week 2 Reflection. It is due by the end of the day on Sunday. |
| Week 3 | ||
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 3 | From the text "Thinking about Digital Accessibility: From Ally to Advocate" read the
following sections:
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Discussion from the reading |
| Wed 3 | Continue reading from "Thinking about Digital Accessibility: From Ally to Advocate" with the
following sections:
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Discussion of roles |
| Fri 3 | Finish reading "Thinking about Digital Accessibility: From Ally to Advocate" with the
following sections:
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Discussion of design guidelines
Begin work on Individual Response Paper. (Due Wednesday Week 4) Work on the Week 3 Reflection. It is due by midnight on Sunday. |
| Week 4 | ||
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 4 | Reading Assignment: Take a look at the following websites and videos to begin to learn
about the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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| Wed 4 | Due on Kit today: Individual Response
Paper: Design
Research the Domino's Pizza ADA lawsuit. Be prepared to discuss what the case was about, arguments on both sides, financial implications, the determination of the lawsuit, and any results frmo the lawsuit. Be prepared to state the resources of your information. Find some data for the past 5 years (from reputable sources) with the number of ADA lawsuits related to accessibility of websites and/or mobile applications. What is causing these? |
Discussion of lawsuits |
| Fri 4 | Reading Assignment: | |
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 5 | No new reading | Writing Activity |
| Wed 5 | No new reading | In-class discussion on accessibilty around campus |
| Fri 5 | NO CLASS - Mid-quarter break |
Work on your Week 5 Reflection. It is due by
midnight Sunday.
Start working on Individual Response Paper. You will need to bring 2 copies of your paper with you to class on Wednesday for review. |
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 6 | Using ChatGPT and other AI to generate ideas
ChatGPT Perplexity YouChat Some ideas for writing good prompts: How to write better ChatGPT prompts for the best generative AI results Some advanced ideas: 7 advanced ChatGPT prompt-writing tips you need to know |
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| Wed 6 | Peer review. Everyone should bring 2 printed copies of their Accessibility Information paper. | |
| Fri 6 | Communication Tools and Design | In-class video: Google Project Relate: A Communication
Tool
Discuss
Begin working on the Beyond Google Assignment. Components 1 and 2 MUST BE COMPLETED by Tuesday October 24. |
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 7 | Guest Speaker from Atomic Object | Talk title: Semantic HTML: The Foundation of Accessible
Websites
Submit a reflection from the talk on Kit. (Description of what to include is provided with the assignment on Kit.) Work on finishing library assignment by Tuesday |
| Wed 7 | "Beyond Google" library research session. Meet in ULC 118 for class. | Work on annotated bibliography (see Beyond Google Assignment) after library session. |
| Fri 7 | Reading assignment for today: Read up through p. 65 in "Thinking about Digital Accessibility: Stumbling Blocks and Steppingstones in Design and Development" | Follow-up discussion from library session:
Discuss idea of Community Reflection in Winter (If time permits) Group discussions on reading Self-reflection: Write 1-2 paragraphs describing a weakness you have with writing and describe some strategies you will use to improve this skill. Submit on Kit by midnight Sunday. |
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 8 | Reading from Friday
Read Habits of Mind: Strategies for Disciplined Choice Making |
Small group discussion of reading Guidelines for Developing Juicy Discussion Questions How to Write Discussion Questions that Actually Spark Discussion |
| Wed 8 | Research Project (Annotated bibliography) is due today.
Read Chapter 10: Beyond the Web, from the book "Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind", by Regine M. Gilbert. This book is available online through our library. |
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| Fri 8 | Extended due date for Annotated Bibliographies (due anytime today) | Small group discussion on Chapter 10 reading from Wednesday |
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 9 | Use the post 7 Benefits of AR and VR for People with Disability to explore additional ways that immersive technologies may elevate life for people with disability. This post contains numerous links to additional posts. Choose several of these to explore further. | Discussion of Immersive technologies |
| Wed 9 | Work on finishing reading the "SteppingStone and Stumbling Blocks" book for Friday. | Writing workshop |
| Fri 9 | Finish reading the "SteppingStones and Stumbling Blocks" book | Book discussion
Start on Final Reflective paper |
| Day | Before Class | Class Topic |
| Mon 10 | Reading to do before class:
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Discussion of accessibility in the workplace |
| Wed 10 | Discuss Field Trip to Bureau of Services Blind Persons
Training Center BSBPTC Virtual Tour Wrap up/Final Discussion/Course Evaluations |
Brainstorm questions for BSBPTC visit
Post-Course Survey on Accessibility Course Evaluation (Optional) Submit draft/outline/ideas for final paper on Kit for feedback |
| Fri 10 | FIELD TRIP Meet: 11:40 AM Red Square |
Submit a reflection on what you learned from the field trip on Kit. Include 3 or 4 things you learned about the BSBPTC. What did you find interesting? What was new that you hadn't thought about? What are you curious to know more about? |
| Mon Exam Week | Final Paper Due | |
