Re: [wbs] response to 'WAI Curricula Starfish review for Modules 1, 2, and 3 of curriculum Developing Accessible Content'

Many thanks Daniel, duly noted.

> On 26 Jun 2020, at 11:49, Daniel Montalvo <dmontalvo@w3.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey Donal,
> 
> Thank you very much for your feedback.
> 
> Please note that I have open three separate issues based on comments you provided in the survey (email below). You can see all three at
> https://github.com/w3c/wai-curricula/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+donal
> 
> You are welcome to continue the discussion 
> * via email
> * commenting on the issues that I opened
> * opening new issues if you feel I did not cover your input or comments properly.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> --
> 
> Daniel Montalvo
> 
> Accessibility Education and Training Specialist
> W3C/WAI
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: "Dónal Fitzpatrick" via WBS Mailer <sysbot+wbs@w3.org>
>> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 6:27 PM
>> To: dmontalvo@w3.org; shadi+eosurvey@w3.org
>> Subject: [wbs] response to 'WAI Curricula Starfish review for Modules 1, 2, and 3 of curriculum Developing Accessible Content'
>> 
>> The following answers have been successfully submitted to 'WAI Curricula Starfish review for Modules 1, 2, and 3 of curriculum Developing
>> Accessible Content' (Education and Outreach Working Group) for Dónal Fitzpatrick.
>> 
>>> 
>>> ---------------------------------
>>> Review level
>>> 
>>> ----
>>> What level of review did you do?
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> * (x) I thoroughly reviewed the materials.
>> * ( ) I skimmed them.
>> * ( ) I need more time and will review by the date provided below.
>> * ( ) I didn't get to it and will not in the near future. I abstain from providing comment.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ---------------------------------
>>> Module 1: Page Structure
>>> 
>>> ----
>>> Please focus on Module 1: Page Structure
>>> * Are all points covered - is anything missing?
>>> * Is there anything in there that should not be in there?
>>> * Do you agree with the overall topic structure?
>>> Please focus on Learning outcomes for module 1 and contrast them with
>>> the learning outcomes for each of the topics in the module. Do you
>>> think they fit well together?
>>> You can comment below or leave a GitHub Issue about Page Structure
>>> 
>> Comments:
>> This module generally covers the material required for an introductory-level course in which page structure, and associated issues are the
>> primary topic.  Learning outcomes seem good, with the following
>> caveats:
>> 
>> 1. In the section "Topic: Page Regions" I have the following remarks:
>> A) the learning outcome entitled "Describe strategies to interact with and move to different regions of a web page" is very heavily focussed
>> on those who interact using screen readers.  No reference is made to, for example, voice navigation, switch control, or magnification.
>> B)  the remaining outcomes seem to be well-aligned with the overall learning outcomes of the module.
>> 
>> In the suggested topics, there is again an emphasis on screen readers with little-to-no mention of other assistive technologies.  I would
>> recommend reviewing to ensure that this bias is somewhat reduced.
>> 
>> 2. In the section: "topic: Headings" I have the following remarks:
>> A) the first learning outcome is again almost exclusively focussed on screen readers and does not take note of other Assistive Technologies.
>> In the second learning outcome, I would recommend adding some text to the effect that the student should also become familiar with the
>> occasions when it is appropriate to use h1-h6, and when to use the ARIA role.  This is a crucial competency in my view as the ARIA role is
>> frequently misused and this juncture represents an ideal opportunity for its inclusion.
>> 3. Topic entitled "Topic: Page Contents" seems wel aligned to overall outcomes.
>> 4. the section entitled "Topic: Meta Information" seems solid and I have no issues at this time.
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ---------------------------------
>>> Module 2: Navigation and Menus
>>> 
>>> ----
>>> Please focus on Module 2: Navigation and Menus.
>>> * Are all points covered - is anything missing?
>>> * Is there anything in there that should not be in there?
>>> * Do you agree with the overall topic structure?Please focus on
>>> Learning outcomes for module 2 and contrast them with the learning
>>> outcomes for each of the topics in the module. Do you think they fit well together?
>>> You can comment below or leave a GitHub Issue about Navigation and
>>> Menus
>>> 
>> Comments:
>> I generally found this module to be well-defined.  Some general comments:
>> 
>> 1. I feel that the ordering of the mechanisms for navigation across websites, as expressed in LO1 of the topic "Topic: Multiple Ways of
>> Navigation" might warrant examination and reordering.
>> 2. In the section entitled "Topic: Static Navigational Mechanisms", references to headings and nav elements are present yet no mention is
>> made of lists and list-items.  These are also important to the creation of navigational structures across websites.  Whilst this is to be found
>> in LO2, I think that both of these learning outcomes could be examined with a view to either amalgamation or rewording.
>> 
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ---------------------------------
>>> Module 3: Images and Graphics
>>> 
>>> ----
>>> Please focus on Module 3: Images and Graphics
>>> * Are all points covered - is anything missing?
>>> * Is there anything in there that should not be in there?
>>> * Do you agree with the overall topic structure?Please focus on
>>> Learning outcomes for module 3 and contrast them with the learning
>>> outcomes for each of the topics in the module. Do you think they fit well together?
>>> You can comment below or leave a GitHub Issue about Images and
>>> Graphics
>>> 
>> Comments:
>> I found this module to be well written.  I noted that, in the case of some of the learning outcomes, the focus was not exclusively devoted to
>> the screen reader but also included examples (voice etc.).  this approach could and should be considered for Modules 1 and 2.
>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ---------------------------------
>>> Additional comments
>>> 
>>> ----
>>> Use the space below to include any additional observations or concerns
>>> you would like to see addressed at this stage.
>>> 
>> Additional Comments:
>> 
>> 
>>> 
>>> These answers were last modified on 22 June 2020 at 16:25:25 U.T.C.
>>> by Dónal Fitzpatrick
>>> 
>> Answers to this questionnaire can be set and changed at https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35532/wai-curricula-starfish-review-123/
>> until 2020-06-22.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
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