Enhancing Course Accessibility with AI Driven Solutions

Generating Accessible Course Materials

1. Assessment of Current Materials

1.1 Review Existing Course Content

Evaluate all current course materials for accessibility compliance.

1.2 Identify Accessibility Gaps

Utilize AI-driven tools like Accessibility Checker to pinpoint areas needing improvement.

2. Content Modification

2.1 Text Content Enhancement

Use AI tools such as Grammarly or Quillbot to enhance text clarity and readability.

2.2 Image and Video Accessibility

Incorporate AI-driven captioning tools like Otter.ai for transcribing audio and video content.

Utilize Microsoft’s Seeing AI app for generating descriptions of images.

3. Implementation of Accessibility Features

3.1 Alternative Text for Images

Employ AI tools like Google Cloud Vision to automatically generate alternative text for images.

3.2 Screen Reader Compatibility

Ensure that all materials are compatible with screen readers, using tools such as JAWS for testing.

4. User Feedback and Iteration

4.1 Collect User Feedback

Utilize AI-based survey tools like SurveyMonkey to gather feedback on accessibility from students.

4.2 Analyze Feedback with AI

Use AI analytics tools to assess feedback and identify trends or recurring issues.

5. Continuous Improvement

5.1 Regularly Update Course Materials

Implement a schedule for periodic reviews of course materials using AI tools to ensure ongoing accessibility compliance.

5.2 Training and Development

Provide training for educators on the use of AI accessibility tools and best practices for creating accessible content.