Access+Ability

= Access Ability =

This page has been set up for the following team members: Tom, Kerry, Mary, Annette, Jan and Owen =**Digital Resources by Thomas Marshall**=
 * Topics || Team Members ||
 * Copyright standards, legal issues || ** Mary ** ||
 * Accessibility || ** Annette ** ||
 * Equity || ** Jan ** ||
 * Project Management || ** Team ** ||
 * Online group work in a Virtual team || ** Team ** ||
 * Additional work will be required to address look & feel of resource || ** Tom ** ||


 * Equity** - A Digital Resource developed by Thomas MARSHALL: @http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28599920/Equity.swf

**Copyright** - Another digital resource from Tom, this one on copyright The rationale includes an introductory "what's in it for me" message (the implications of the legality issues for breaching copyright laws and regulations) by exagerating the resulting penalty showing incarceration, then, having got the user's attention, providing quick access to what they're looking for. This resource has been put together in a big hurry so isn't as well-considered or polished as it could have been with more collaboration and specialist knowledge input. However, it should give an idea of the intended direction the message was trying to accomplish. This article, found by Thomas MARSHALL, provides rational for design consideration. Tom was keen to make the resources 'short and snappy' & thus be **read**: No one Reads Online

= Copyright standards, legal issues = //I have created a separate page for the topic on "copyright standards, legal issues". Click on the above link to go to the page - Thanks.// //Mary//

** Copyright **
The attached "manual provides copyright information for teachers and TAFE institutes when using digital content repositories..". A digital content repository is a space where digital content can be stored, accessed and shared amongst a group of people. FROM TOM

= Accessibility = Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web. More specifically, web accessibility means that people regardless of disability can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web. Using web accessibility principles benefits all users because it requires web content and software is flexible enough to meet different user needs, preferences, and situations. The Australian Government has endorsed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.0 for all government websites: Australian Government - Web Guide - Accessibility (Opens in new window). This requirement supersedes the previous mandate for compliance with WCAG 1
 * **Universal Design for Learning** - media type="youtube" key="yETe92mwoUE" height="195" width="297" || This is a long video but absolutely worth the time. If you're short of time, follow the link to YouTube you'll find the video is provided in 'parts'. //Source:// KerryJ's Neotenous Tech ||

** Equity **
Initial thoughts on **'Equity' issues** in Digital Content:


 * Discussion Re: GROUP NAME - started a discussion for the group's name and made the suggestion - AccessAbility
 * **One worth a bo-peep -** At Colleen's last iConnect session for our DC-LP program, I mentioned a blog I follow that some may find interesting... The Rapid Elearning blog It's put together by a bloke named Tom Kuhlmann and, although he appears to be pedalling a certain software product, it nevertheless has some excellent material.
 * Email to Group 20/04/12 - [[file:DCLP WebQuest Team - Tom Kerry Mary Annette Jan and Owen .msg]]