The ADA makes it illegal to discriminate against anyone based on their handicap. I knew from friends and just being in school that some students were allotted extra time on tests or given special supplemental learning accommodations.
The podcast provided several other examples of specialized materials provided to disabled students such as brail texts, text-to-speech software, and specially colored papers. The textbook elaborated on these examples by discussing special concept mapping tools, high-interest low-level books, and specialized input/output devices like screen magnification devices.
While certain aspects of creating specialized materials for students protected by the ADA seems straightforward, it can be extremely complicated trying to accommodate students with disabilities. Nothing in the legal world is simple, and it appears that the same is true in the teaching world.
Okay so whoever said they "liked" this web assignment was either super tech savvy or simply delusional. Thus far, this was probably my least favorite project. Not only was the website complicated to create, but I struggled to figure out what content to put on my website.
I have made a website before using Wix and I felt that that software was so much more user friendly for beginners. However, I think that my site turned out okay, all things considered.
I like the simplicity of my design. I chose a theme of black and white colors which contrast nicely and make it, I think, aesthetically pleasing. #aesthetic.
I couldn't find a way to change the font and that's the one thing that I really don't like. I'm big on continuity so the fact that my fonts don't match from page to page really irritates me. If anyone knows how to change the font, help a sista out.
In my future career, I'm sure that whatever law firm/non-profit I work for will have a website. If I'm being totally honest, I hope that I never have to work on it or update it. I would much rather spend my time doing other things. But, if I had to, I think this assignment provided me with some design basics and a little information on how to format an easy to read website.
Heres the link to my site and a screenshot from the "Homework" tab is included below.
The website was not for me either ! It took me forever to make it and I had no clue what to put on my website. After a couple of hours it finally turned out somewhat decent .
ReplyDeleteI know! It was taking so long so I finally had to step back and take a break before finishing it up.
DeleteI had previous experience using Wix as well. I completely agree that it is easier for beginners because of the ability to click to add something rather than the drag and drop function of Weebly, which took me quite a while to figure out.
ReplyDeleteYES!! It was so frustrating!
DeleteI agree that the webpage was the most foreign project that we have worked on so far! I had the same difficulty with changing settings and getting things to look the way I wanted it to. You were not alone in your frustration!
ReplyDelete*High School Musical voice* We're all in this together!
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