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The document outlines the efforts of the University of Jyväskylä to ensure equal opportunities for students in higher education, particularly focusing on accessibility for those with learning difficulties or disabilities. It highlights new legislation affecting online education and describes ongoing projects aimed at developing accessible solutions, educating staff, and evaluating accessibility practices across higher education institutions. The document emphasizes the importance of both technological and pedagogical accessibility to enhance the educational experience for all learners.
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- 2. University of Jyväskylä Oneof the top universities in Finland 6 faculties 2 600 staff members 15 000 on-campus students 14 000 students at the Open University Open University is an independent institution within the JYU 13.11.2019JYU. Since 1863. 2
- 3. JYU. Since 1863.313.11.2019 8-14 % of higher education students have learning difficulties or some disease or disability that affects learning.
- 4. There is nosuch thing as an average learner! (Olaussen, E. J. https://www.vuu.no/undervisning-og-laering) 4
- 5. JYU. Since 1863.5 Accessibility and higher education studies - old and new legislation obligate • Common European legislation • Role of the national legislation • Institutional guidelines, recommendations and practices 13.11.2019
- 6. JYU. Since 1863.6 New legislation has an impact on online education • Directive (EU) 2016/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applicatons of public sector bodies • Mainly follows the accessibility level AA (WCAG) • Came into force in Finland (national legislation) 1.4.2019 • Period of transition 13.11.2019
- 7. JYU. Since 1863.7 What we are doing in our projects • Testing and developing accessible solutions for higher education institutions (www.info.digicampus.fi). • Looking for and sharing good pedagogical practices (www.hamk.fi/projects/tinel) • Educating staff (www.info.digicampus.fi). • Creating the instrument for self-evaluation: quality indicators of accessibility of higher education studies (www.ohohanke.fi/in-english). • Building a national network for higher education institutions. (All together) • Promoting the accessibility as an quality indicator at the national level of quality assurance. (All together) 13.11.2019
- 8. JYU. Since 1863.8 Accessibility agents in an institution 13.11.2019 Teachers Accessibility specialists Library Student support services Facility servicies University communi- cation Faculties Digital services
- 9. JYU. Since 1863.9 Accessibility in terms of technology includes e.g… • All data systems • (Digital) learning environments • Office programmes • Institutional templates • Ongoing accessibility checking and tests • Support services for students • Support services for staff 13.11.2019
- 10. JYU. Since 1863.10 Accessibility in terms of pedagogy includes e.g… • Universal design for learning / Inclusive education as a framework • Accessible learning materials (multimodalism, alternatives) • Flexibility in assessment modes and study arrangements • Individual arrangements when necessary 13.11.2019
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