[visionrehabtherapist] FW: Final reminder about tomorrow's free DIAGRAM hosted webinar
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- Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 18:23:16 +0000
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Subject: Final reminder about tomorrow's free DIAGRAM hosted webinar
Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder about the webinar DIAGRAM is hosting on making computer science
accessible taking place tomorrow, Wednesday March 15 from 11am to 12pm Pacific
Time. Sina Bahram, Richard Ladner and Andreas Stefik will be presenting. It's
not too late to register if you haven't yet and please feel free to share the
registration information with your networks. To register visit
https://cc.readytalk.com/r/2ypvarp8rbjs&eom. See below for more detailed ;
information about the webinar and yes, it's free to attend. Hope everyone will
be able to make it!
Best,
Amaya
Join us to learn from three distinguished experts in the computer science field
who will discuss the current K-12 computer science landscape, challenges in the
field, especially regarding coding, and how inclusive design is making computer
science more accessible while also contributing to the overall born accessible
movement. The presenters will share practical examples and answer questions at
the conclusion of the webinar. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants
will be able to:
* Identify elements of inclusive design that contribute to increased
accessibility of K-12 computer science curriculum
* Discuss issues regarding block-based and text-based languages and the
resulting solutions for different disability areas
* Describe the advantages of Quorum, an evidence-based programming
language, for students with disabilities
* Summarize the vision of born accessible computer science
This webinar is for educators, students, and individuals who are interested in
learning about the developments being made towards making computer science
user-friendly and accessible for everyone.
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