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Lesson 2.7: Making Tech Accessible


Lesson Materials

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Key Points

This lesson focuses on the principles of creating inclusive and user-friendly web designs that cater to a broad audience, including those with disabilities. Key components include improving color contrast for readability, implementing alt attributes for visual content to aid screen readers, and understanding why accessibility is a crucial aspect of ethical web development. By emphasizing hands-on exercises and real-world applications, the lesson aims to equip learners with practical skills to make technology more accessible to all.

  • ⏰ Do Now + Share Out (5) :

    • Prompt students to visit Code Nation’s Pizzeria website.
    • Ask them to reflect and share their feelings about the design and structure, and whether they find it difficult to navigate.

  • 🌈 Accessibility & Contrast (10) :

    • Introduce the concept of accessibility and its importance.
    • Highlight the problems with the pizzeria's website.
    • Teach color contrast principles, including the 4.5:1 ratio and hex colors.
    • Encourage students to use color contrast tools.

  • 💻 Code Along (10) :

    • Guide students in coding to improve the pizzeria website's readability.
    • Encourage students to follow along and ask questions.

  • 🗣️ Alt Attributes (5) :

    • Explain alt attributes and their importance for visually impaired users.
    • Teach the syntax for adding alt attributes to images.
    • Demonstrate how to include multiple attributes.

  • 💻 Code It Solo (10) :

    • Provide independent coding tasks focused on accessibility techniques.
    • Offer optional challenges such as CSS Border, Margin, and Padding.

  • 👋 Exit Ticket & Closing (5) :

    • Direct students to the Exit Ticket in Google Classroom.
    • Close the lesson with final thoughts and ensure all exit tickets are submitted.

Common Misconceptions

  1. Accessibility Only Benefits People with Disabilities: This misconception overlooks that good accessibility design enhances the user experience for everyone, not just those with disabilities.

  2. Accessibility is Costly and Time-consuming: The belief that making content accessible is overly expensive or burdensome can hinder its implementation, whereas planning for accessibility from the start often requires minimal extra effort or cost.

  3. Contrast is a Design Choice Only: Failing to recognize the significance of color contrast in readability, especially for vision-impaired users, can lead to accessibility issues.

  4. Alt Tags are Optional: Thinking that alt attributes for images are just a decorative or optional element may overlook their vital role in making content accessible for visually impaired users using screen readers.

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