Imari Cheyne Tetu
ABSTRACT
This project addresses the need for accessible classroom learning technologies that replicate the tools students have used in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. My research offers a concept for a communication app designed for use in in-person, hybrid, and hyflex classrooms. This app focuses on user experience (UX) research and universal design for learning (UDL) and is grounded in disability studies and principles of accessibility in higher education.
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Index Terms
- Accessible Communication App for Teaching Technical Writing: Teaching Technical Writing with Accessibly Designed App for Hybrid and Hyflex Classrooms
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