Accessible curricula and tools for K-12 computing education
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Blocks-based programming environments such as Scratch are often the first experiences for young children who are learning computational thinking and programming. Unfortunately, these environments are not accessible to children who are blind or visually impaired who use screen readers, thereby excluding them from experiences that can lead to careers in STEM fields including computer science. The Blocks4All prototype programming environment makes blocks-based programming accessible on a touchscreen tablet computer.
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Educators tell how Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) provides access to auditory communication for individuals who are deaf.
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This video explains why and how to create electronic documents that are accessible to all users.
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One woman tells instructors how their behaviors impact a student's decision to pursue a computing field.
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With the increasing demand for computing professionals, it's important that students with disabilities are included in computing courses.
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Students with a variety of disabilities share strategies for making instruction more accessible to them.
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Learn about the Quorum programming language, which is designed to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind.
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Learn about the Quorum programming language, which is designed to be accessible to all students, including those who are blind.
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Long hours, lacking a sense of belonging, and fear of failure are just some stressors that affect Computer Science students and professionals alike, leading to burnout, anxiety, and depression.
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There are multiple strategies that can be used to teach about accessibility in computing courses. Exposing students to this information can help them create more accessible products throughout their careers.
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People who design and support websites share how to make web pages accessible to people with disabilities.