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Subject Area Accessibility Studies for Geography
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Subject Area Accessibility Studies for Geography
Abstract
Most geography instructors believe that providing the combination of text and images provides a powerful learning experience for students to enhance their geographic awareness. Most human geography courses help students to improve their skills to analyze complex phenomena using images juxtaposed with text. However, the tendency to design geography courses on the basis of a primarily visual pedagogy undermines the accessibility of course content to visually impaired students. In this study, we address the challenges faced by visually impaired students and their instructors in utilizing maps and mapping applications, photo images, videos, infographics, and histograms in geography teaching.
Full study report: Best Practices for Geography
Tuba Kayaarasi-Rodriguez & Randy Morris,
Geography Subject Area Accessibility Study Group
About Andy Freed
I'm the Director of Learning Technology & Innovation (LTI!), where I oversee our infrastructure, technical support, and online student services teams. I've been with the College since 2001 and have worked in several positions, from tech... more »
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