HILT 2019 Conference - Making Peer Learning Accessible

Explore a 48-minute conference talk from the HILT 2019 Conference that delves into making peer learning accessible for students with disabilities. Learn about Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy, strategies for creating safe spaces for accommodation requests, and the importance of mindful communication. Discover how to make physical materials and digital tools accessible, including tips for using Microsoft Word and Zoom effectively. Gain insights on implementing accessible practices such as ThinkPairShare, creating group charters, providing clear assignment details, and encouraging accessible collaboration. Understand the significance of assistive technology and its integration with digital tools. Acquire practical knowledge on facilitating online group formation and creating accessible deliverables to ensure inclusive peer learning experiences.

Making Peer Learning Accessible: Tools and Practices
Agenda & goals
Disabilities overview
Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy
Make it safe and easy for students to request accommodations
2. Be mindful of the space you're in
3. Use two forms of communication
Make physical materials accessible
Why Tools are in the Mix: • Assistive tech works better with tools than paper
3 Ways to Make your Tools Accessible
2. Build Accessible Tools
Adopt Accessible Practices
Think
Pair
Share
MS Word for Accessible Handouts
Go Farther in Zoom
In the Works
Begin the project with a group charter
Provide accessible assignment details
Encourage Accessible Collaboration
Make Deliverables Accessible
Summary (on the handout) Facilitate Group Formation Online Create a group formation thread on your discussion board or use Canvas self-assign groups (name groups by interest of time so students can find compatible peers)