Accessibility and Accomodation

XperienceED (XED) 

Learner Accessibility Capabilities 

XED is designed inherently to support many learner accessibility options. The CCI Learning courseware team has intentionally developed content to ensure that every learner with the desire to improve proficiency in the use of computers and computer applications has the opportunity to do so. 

List below is a summary list of the many accessibility capabilities. 

Multiple learning options: 

• e-Book 
• Quick Deck – flashcard-based study tool 
• Quick Clip – video-based study tool for visual learners 

1. Supports closed captioning, on/off setting 
2. Options to control speed, playback rate 

Microsoft Immersive Reader tool options: 

• Text preferences: 

1. Font size adjustment 
2. Increase text/word spacing. 
3. Font options – i.e., Calibri, Comic Sans, etc. 
4. Themes – background color 

• Grammar options: 

1. Syllables on/off 
2. Speech labels: 

• nouns 
• verbs 
• adjectives 
• adverbs 

1. Reading preferences: 

• Line focus 
• Picture dictionary (visual, identification learning) 
• Language translation – extensive options: 
• by word 
• by document 
• Audio settings, options: 

1. Gender – male, female 
2. Speed 

Content delivered in small, digestible segments 

Browser-based learning platform: 

• Increases accessibility options: 

1. hybrid by devices – Windows, Mac, Chromebook, tablet 
2. hybrid by location – in-person, remote 

• Page bookmarking 
• Zoom in/out capability 
• “unplugged” activities – resources for non-device and/or no internet situations  

Prescriptive/individualized learning plan: 

• Benchmark pre-learning assessment 
• Instructor settings, by class/group or individual: 

1. assessment time limits 
2. grade weighting 
3. required learning resources settings 
4. Remediation: 

• define successful score 
• require successful completion option 
• identify number of retries allowed 
• vary awarded points based on retry attempts 

Kinesthetic learning – learn by doing, hands-on, guided instruction content delivery 

Results – immediate feedback, performance-based, achievement badges