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Curricular Barrier |
Impact |
Compared |
Inclusive Design |
Impact |
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Timed exams |
Student and faculty must arrange individual accommodations each semester.
Student tests in separate location: DRC Exam Administration Center. Student does not have access to instructor during the exam to ask questions. |
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Consider alternatives to traditional assessments such as: shorter, more frequent assessments, online assessments or projects where time is not the essential element. |
All students have equitable testing experience.
All students have time to complete the assessment in the original learning environment. |
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Inaccessible course materials: textbooks, videos, or online learning platforms |
Student will fall behind when he or she does not have access to materials.
Faculty must work with DRC each semester to procure accessible materials. Student must wait for access. |
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Ensure PDFs are accessible.
Order textbooks that have electronic options. Provide course materials in multiple formats: text, graphics, audio, and video |
Students can access course materials in multiple formats (print or electronic) so they can maximize learning. |
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Class notes are not provided |
Faculty must solicit note-‐takers for each class every semester.
Student may fall behind while waiting for volunteer to provide notes. |
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Instructor encourages a community of learners: students share notes, use online discussion groups, records lectures and posts as podcasts for all students.
Faculty provides his or her notes for the class. |
All students will have materials to supplement their learning. |