Enhancing accessibility in education using innovative technological tools

Creating inclusive and accessible learning environments is crucial for ensuring student engagement and success. Institutions can leverage modern technology to democratise access to education and enhance the learning experience for all students. However, establishing a digitally intelligent campus involves overcoming challenges such as upgrading infrastructure, ensuring fair access to technology and adapting to rapid technological advancements.

Times Higher Education hosted a webinar on the topic – in partnership with D2L – to discuss how institutions can build digital and hybrid learning experiences to remove physical, geographical and psychological barriers to learning.

Watch the on-demand webinar video to find out more about:

• Challenges to achieving educational parity for diverse learner needs amid the ongoing digitalisation of higher education
• Importance of designing institutional strategies for accessibility and inclusivity
• Strategies for designing and delivering inclusive courses in different modalities
• Harnessing digital technologies to create flexible and equitable learning experiences catering to diverse learner needs
• Utilising feedback and analytics to ensure continuous improvement of accessibility initiatives

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