For this response post, I have focused on Liam Calder’s blog about Blog Post #3 Designing Accessible and Inclusive Online Learning Environments
Your blog post presents a comprehensive and insightful discussion on UDL, accessibility, and ethical considerations in online learning. I appreciate how you connect these principles to real-world examples, such as Microsoft’s Immersive Reader, and highlight both the benefits and challenges of EdTech. Your emphasis on accessibility as a proactive rather than reactive approach is particularly strong, reinforcing the importance of designing learning environments with inclusion in mind.
One area you could explore further is how students can advocate for better accessibility in their courses. While instructors play a key role, students can also drive change by providing feedback and sharing accessibility tools with their peers. Additionally, when discussing the ethical dilemmas surrounding EdTech, it may be helpful to address how institutions can balance innovation with privacy concerns by implementing clear data transparency policies.
Overall, your post is informative and engaging. You effectively weave together different aspects of online learning, emphasizing the need for inclusion, flexibility, and ethical awareness in digital education spaces.