Mobile Learning for All: Accessibility Considerations for Mobile Pedagogy

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Author(s): Luis F. Pérez (University of South Florida, USA)and Ezzard Bryant (University of South Florida, USA)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 20
Source title: Mobile Pedagogy and Perspectives on Teaching and Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Douglas McConatha (West Chester University, USA), Christian Penny (West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA), Jordan Schugar (West Chester University, USA)and David Bolton (West Chester University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4333-8.ch006

Keywords: Blended & Mobile Learning / Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference

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Educators have a legal responsibility to ensure access to learning for all students under legislation such as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, many educators are not aware of the variety of tools already available to help them meet these legal requirements. In this chapter the authors provide an overview of the built-in accessibility features of mobile devices that can help educators meet their legal obligations for providing access to the curriculum for all learners. These accessibility features, along with complimentary apps for mobile devices, are discussed as supports that can be provided within a Universal Design for Learning approach that calls for flexible curricula that meet the individual needs of all students, including those with disabilities and diverse learning styles.

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