Lessons Learned in Interactive Assessment Accessibility

Date & Time

Friday, March 22, 2024 - 10:20 AM PDT  

Location

Orange County 3-4  

Description

The unique features of assessments, such as construct and measurement, sometimes pose challenges when applying the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to digital test content. Test content providers sometimes need to apply the accessibility guidelines in innovative ways, often going above and beyond mere WCAG compliance. This session will highlight lessons learned from the Accessibility Team at Educational Testing Service (ETS) and how they approach accessible assessment. They will provide in-depth examples of accessible design such as: implementing drag-and-drop functionality with a single pointer interaction, making radio buttons de-selectable, creating accessible sentence/paragraph toggle features, and utilizing custom regions in assessments. The team will go beyond the basics, offering innovative ideas to inspire designers and developers in crafting accessible assessments. This session is designed for anyone involved in creating digital assessments or interested in advancing their knowledge of digital accessibility in assessments. Join us for an enlightening discussion on ensuring evaluation platforms are inclusive and equitable for all users.  

Audience

• Disability Specific
• K-12 Education
• Government
• Research & Development

Audience Level

Intermediate  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Dive into best practices for accessible assessment design and development (i.e., single pointer interactions, radio buttons, toggle functionality). Leave this session with innovative ideas for creating equitable and inclusive assessments.  

Primary Topic

Digital Accessibility  

Secondary Topics

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
• Design
• Development
• Education

 

Session Type

General Track  

Presenters

• Sarah Wood
  ETS
• Brionna Johnson
  ETS
• Shrirang Sahasrabudhe
  ETS
• Kris Anne Kinney
  ETS

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