Create Accessible WCAG E-learning Articulate 360 Storyline

Name: Create Accessible WCAG E-learning Articulate 360 Storyline
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Use WCAG 2.1 to meet 508 compliance and ADA compliance in online courses: A step-by-step guide with free downloads

Created byTania Driskill

Last updated 11/2023

English

What you'll learn

Review the WCAG 2.1 standards that apply to E-Learning courses.
Understand the types of accomodations made for learners in an online environment.
Apply Storyline tools and options to build a fully WCAG 2.1 AA compliant E-Learning course.
Install and use the NVDA screen reader to check courses for screen reading efficiency.

Course content

4 sections • 16 lectures • 2h 39m total length

Introduction and Agenda6:51
In this video, I will explain who I am and how the course is organized.
The Standards8:02
In this video, I will explain the differences and similarities between ADA, 508 and WCAG.
Legalities
Taking Notes
Important Terms9:12
In this video, I will review the technical terms that we use to describe accessibility.

Software Examples10:16
In this video, I will show you a few accessibility features available in popular programs and apps used to produce digital media.
Reading the Standards5:29
In this video, we will take a closer look at the specific details of the WCAG (wuh-cag) Standards and how they are organized online.
Performing an Analysis21:32
A large majority of the WCAG standards apply to E-Learning courses. I have collected and summarized them in the spreadsheet attached.

In this video, I'll go through each one and explain the Storyline features that you can use to meet these standards. Keep in mind that there are other ways to meet some of these standards and in some cases, these solutions might not work for your particular slide interaction.

Understanding the standards and what they mean will make you better equipped to find solutions when unique problems arise.
Disabilities and Accomodations5:34
In this video, we will cover the main accessibility features used to make courses accessible to four main disabilities: vision, hearing, mobility, and intelligence.

Make Your Recommendations
An Inaccessible Course: General Errors7:35
In this video, I will review the general errors I see.
An Inaccessible Course: Screen Reader Errors11:56
In this video, I will identify 'invisible' errors by using a screen reader.
Accessible Solutions: The Player6:26
In this video, I will correct the first set of errors mostly related to the player.
Accessible Solutions: Design, Audio and Notes9:16
In this video, I will correct errors related to the menu, slide titles, and slide layouts.
Accessible Solutions: Focus Order9:55
In this course, I work on adjusting the focus order for my slides.
Accessible Solutions: Layers17:33
In this video, I work on the interactions that have layers and try to fix the problems.
Review your own course Part 1
Using Assistive Technology: Performing an Analysis20:01
In this section, you will learn how to use a screen reader and an accessible text extension to test your courses, and we will review some of the common errors made when designing courses for screen readers.
Assistive Technology
Review your own course Part 2

Use Cases6:13
In this video, we will consider some common uses for E-Learning courses and how to be sure they meet the proper accessibility standards.
Resources and Conclusion4:05
Finally, we will look at Resources and Tools you can use to build and test accessible courses.

For convenience, I've also included links to some of the resources you have already viewed.

In addition, I've included:

The accessibility instructions I include with my courses. This is a Word doc (will also work in Google Docs) that you can edit and brand as your own.
My Accessibility E-book
My E-Learning book

Please don't distribute my spreadsheet, accessibility instructions or my E-Books since I sell these on my Etsy site. These are included for you for FREE because you took my course and I value you as a student!

I wish you all the best in achieving success with your Articulate Storyline courses! Thank you so much for your support.

Requirements

Intermediate to Advanced User of Storyline 360

Description

In this course, you will learn how to read and interpret WCAG 2.1 guidelines, understand how these standards meet the needs of your learners, the types of disabilities your online learners might have, how to use an NVDA screen reader, contrast checker, and accessible text software. MOST IMPORTANTLY - by the end of this course you will know exactly how to make your online course accessible by building Articulate Storyline 360 courses that are 508 and ADA compliant.

I will show you how to find detailed information on the standards and I will share my professional interpretations of the standards, how I have used Storyline features to pass accessibility tests and I will show you the full process I go through when taking over or finishing up a project. My process ensures that I don't miss a thing. I will share all of my resources with you so you can use the same process.

You will get a Builders Task Checklist, a WCAG Standards Checklist (can be purchased separately through Etsy), the Accessibility for E-Learning E-Book (can be purchased separately through Amazon or my Etsy store), the Everything E-Learning in One Cup of Tea E-Book (can be purchased separately through Amazon or Etsy), curated access to video tutorials and much more!

Building accessible courses is not just a requirement and it doesn't just increase your customer base and profitability - it is the right thing to do!

Who this course is for:

This course is for instructional designers, learning experience designers and course builders who want to understand the WCAG guidelines and how to build compliant courses using Articulate Storyline 360.

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Introduction3 lectures • 24min

Deep Dive into the Standards4 lectures • 43min

Storyline Courses7 lectures • 1hr 23min

Thoughts and Resources2 lectures • 10min

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