http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:02:07 PDT Wed, 22 May 2013 00:02:07 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=738922 Learning Sign Language is now a lot easier with 'ASL - American Sign Language'.This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=679192 'Learn Sign Language is a brilliant app that will introduce you to the world of communication by sign language. Now wiothout breaking sweat you can go through this easy to learn course and find out more about the wonders of signing!There are 197 Lessons available with the first 27 included with the purchase, the remaining lessons can be added as and when you are ready to progress!'This is a free app http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=433700 YouAbility's YouTube channel (sponsored by EASI - Equal Access to Software and Information) contains several video tutorials on accessibility: video captioning, accessibility in Word, and many more. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=409681 The PDF is a tutorial and reference guide for creating Universal Design-based PDF content using Acrobat 9 Pro. The site utilizes visuals and written text to demonstrate proficiency in delivering PDF's which can be read by screen reading software. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=337902 This is a training material that is a self-directed tutorial on using Universal Design. The topics for the three individual modules are as follows: Foundations of Universal Design for Learning, Principles of Universal Design for Learning, and Teaching Universal Design for Learning. Each module is presented in multiple formats (PowerPoint with voice over, audio only, and text only) so one can choose the format that is best suitable. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=335236 Learn how to create an interactive online tutorial, from concept to finished product. All faculty who want to make their online or hybrid courses more accessible will learn strategies to 1. accommodate sight-impaired students, 2. accommodate hearing-impaired students, 3. accommodate learning-disabled students. In addition, viewers who want to create their own digital learning objects will learn how to 1. create a storyboard, 2. create screencasts, 3. record audio and video, 4. create accessible documents, 5. pull it all together using Adobe Connect. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=335248 This AIM attempts to provide instructors designing course material for use with Blackboard CE or Vista (formerly WebCT) learning management systems with a set of tools including video tutorials and a checklist to promote course accessibility for all students, including those using assistive technology. The practices recommended are intended to help course designers make the best use of the available tools in the learning management system which promote accessibility and usability while also avoiding those tools which present a barrier to students with some disabilities. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=335087 The goal for this module is to provide an easily accessible resource of translating the techniques for enhancing access to information in MS Word documents and PowerPoint presentations commonly used by instructors for creating syllabi, handouts, and/or lectures in Microsoft 2003 and 2007 software. This module focuses on best practices for creating these types of documents. The module provides step by step instructions for creating accessible syllabi, handouts, and PowerPoint documents in Microsoft 2003 with a comparison to the practices in Microsoft 2007. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=268361 This site was developed by CATEA, the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access at Georgia Tech. The site is designed specifically to train high school math and science teachers to be more effective instructors for students with disabilities. The project includes research, instruction for teachers on how to make their coursework, classrooms and labs more accessible, and information resources for teachers including assistive technology for their courses. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=225879 A free,online ten-module tutorial that offers information, instructional techniques, and practice labs on how to make the most common needs in distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities, and enhance the usability of online materials for all students.To view a video of the award winning author, go to View Access eLearning - Faculty Development Award Winner 2007 video