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+title: Syllabus/FAQ
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-<h1> Why take this class?</h1>
-
-Highly recommend this course to be [mandatory in CS]... I will keep the lessons learned and try to apply them in my career wherever applicable. -- 2023 student.
-{: .quote}
-
-Even though I have a lot of experience with implementing accessibility in code and pushing for more accessible designs at work, I have learned a lot from this course [that I plan to take back into my workploce] -- 2023 student
-{: .quote}
-
-How can computing enable new solutions to accessibility, including both access to the world and access to computers? Similarly, how can a disability studies perspective guide us in developing empowering and relevant solutions to accessibility problems? This course explores both of those questions through a combination of discussions, reading, and building.
-
-Access technology (AT) has the potential to increase autonomy, and improve millions of people’s ability to live independently. This potential is currently under-realized because the expertise needed to create the right AT is in short supply and the custom nature of AT makes it difficult to deliver inexpensively. Yet computers’ flexibility and exponentially increasing power have revolutionized and democratized access technologies. In addition, by studying access technology, we can gain valuable insights into the future of all user interface technology.
-
-In this course we will focus on a combination of practical skills such as how to assess accessibility of documents, websites and apps and how to do disability based UX; advanced skills such as how to address accessibility in visualization, AR/VR and AI/ML; and forward looking topics such as intersectional concerns, accessible healthcare, and accessibility in disaster response. The largest project in the class will be an open ended opportunity to explore access technology in more depth. We will also cover disability justice and advocacy.
-
-For quick links to key things, check out the navigation bar above and the table of contents here:
-
* TOC
{:toc}
-<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1aFiJDHtRiY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
-
-# Class Times
-
-See [Canvas]({{site.canvas}}) for all zoom meeting links for classes and office hours.
-
-- **Class Time:** Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3:30-4:20PM (PDT)
-- **Class Location:** TBD
-- **Section Time:** TBD
+# Why take this class?
-# Mailing Lists
-
-**Staff** mailing list: [Mail](mailto:{{site.staff_email}})
-
-**Class** mailing list: [Ed]({{site.discussion}})
-
-# Course Staff
-
-## Instructor
-
-{:width="80px"} | [Jennifer Mankoff]({{site.author.url}}) (she/her) <br> Office Hours: TBD
+{% details What it is about? %}
+<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1aFiJDHtRiY" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
-## TA
+Highly recommend this course to be [mandatory in CS]... I will keep the lessons learned and try to apply them in my career wherever applicable. -- 2023 student.
+{: .quote}
-{:class="ta-picture"} | [Venkatesh Potluri](https://venkateshpotluri.me/) (he/him)<br/> Office hours: TBD
+Even though I have a lot of experience with implementing accessibility in code and pushing for more accessible designs at work, I have learned a lot from this course [that I plan to take back into my workploce] -- 2023 student
+{: .quote}
-(More information on [Pronouns](https://www.mypronouns.org/))
+How can computing enable new solutions to accessibility, including both access to the world and access to computers? Similarly, how can a disability studies perspective guide us in developing empowering and relevant solutions to accessibility problems? This course explores both of those questions through a combination of discussions, reading, and building. In addition, by studying access technology, we can gain valuable insights into the future of all user interface technology.
-# Should I take this class?
+Access technology (AT) has the potential to increase autonomy, and improve millions of people’s ability to live independently. In addition, accessibility is a human rights issue and it is the law. If you're creating interactive technologies, you should know how to build regular interfaces that are accessible as well as understanding the value of innovating new approaches to accessibility. Disability touches almost everyone either directly or indirectly at some point in life, temporarily or permanently. Let’s create a future we will also want to and be able to be part of.
-Yes! Not only is accessibility a rewarding research topic with a lot of value for applying cutting edge computer science, accessibility is a human rights issue and it is the law. If you're creating interactive technologies, you should know how to build regular interfaces that are accessible as well as understanding the value of innovating new approaches to accessibility. Disability touches almost everyone either directly or indirectly at some point in life, temporarily or permanently. Let’s create a future we will also want to and be able to be part of.
-This class will explore
+In this course we will focus on a combination of practical skills such as how to assess accessibility of documents, websites and apps and how to do disability based UX; advanced skills such as how to address accessibility in visualization, AR/VR and AI/ML; and forward looking topics such as intersectional concerns, accessible healthcare, and accessibility in disaster response. The largest project in the class will be an open ended opportunity to explore access technology in more depth. We will also cover disability justice and advocacy.
-- Challenges in making interfaces and interactions accessible
-- How to make documents accessible and conduct inclusive presentations and meetings
-- How to make advanced technologies, such as AR/VR, Machine learning systems, and visualizations accessible
-- Opportunities to bring accessibility to applied settings such as healthcare, disaster response, and higher education.
-Taking a class is a big commitment, and you will work hard in this class. So we want to help you make sure this is the right class for you. Below is some information about prerequisites and expectations.
+{% enddetails %}
-# Prereqs and expectations
+{% details What are the Prereqs and Expectations? %}
The only requirement for this class is that you are comfortable programming and picking up new languages and tools that you have not been exposed to before. You will have some control over this, however, basic web skills are likely to be useful. The primary programming project in this class is one you design yourself.
@@ -70,7 +35,9 @@ In addition, please familiarize yourself with the course [academic conduct]({{si
- If you plagiarize you will receive a 0 on participation for that assignment
- If you plagiarize on any assignment, you will receive a non-competent on your disability justice competency
-# Course Structure
+{% enddetails %}
+
+{% details What is the Teaching Philosophy and Approach? %}
Many of the goals in this class center around learning by doing. This
means that hands on time trying out everything from implementation to
@@ -90,105 +57,151 @@ include online discussion, pre-class readings and videos, and
post-lecture reflections in addition to homework. Participation in
class will include discussion, question asking, and active engagement
in learning exercises.
+{% enddetails %}
+
+
+# Class Logistics
+
+{% details When and Where is the Class Held? %}
+
+See [Canvas]({{site.canvas}}) for all zoom meeting links for classes and office hours.
+
+- **Class Time:** Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3:30-4:20PM (PDT)
+- **Class Location:** TBD
+- **Section Time:** TBD
+
+{% enddetails %}
+
+{% details How do I reach the Instructors? %}
+
+{:width="80px"} | [Jennifer Mankoff]({{site.author.url}}) (she/her) <br> Office Hours: TBD
+
+## TA
-## Accessibility
+{:class="ta-picture"} | [Venkatesh Potluri](https://venkateshpotluri.me/) (he/him)<br/> Office hours: TBD
+
+(More information on [Pronouns](https://www.mypronouns.org/))
+
+If none of those times work for you, you can also request an
+appointment, or discuss matters with us privately on the [discussion
+board]({{site.discussion}}). This notifies the whole course staff at
+once and is usually faster than email.
-Please see our [Accessibility Policy](docs/accessibility.html)
+Staff mailing list: [Mail](mailto:{{site.staff_email}})
-# Class Coordination
-We want you to succeed in this class, and an important way that you do that is by **asking questions and discussing course issues with your peers and teaching staff**. Some ways to do that include:
+{% enddetails %}
-- We have a class [discussion board]({{site.discussion}}), where you can
+
+{% details How do I reach other students in the class?
+
+We have a class [discussion board]({{site.discussion}}), where you can
make public posts that benefit the whole class, and are answered more
quickly because your fellow students can help the course staff by
responding also.
- This is the best way to ask questions about things like homework and programming
- Before posting, please search through the questions that have already been posted in case
someone has already asked the same question.
-- We hold office hours (see above).
-- If none of those times work for you, you can also discuss matters
- with us privately on the [discussion board]({{site.discussion}}).
- This notifies the whole course staff at once and is usually faster
- than email.
-- If none of these work for you you can send an
- [email](mailto:{{site.staff_email}}) asking to set up an
- appointment.
-
-# Class Expectations
-
-The class is a shared learning environment and it is important it is a
-welcoming environment for everyone, from all backgrounds. As
-instructors, we know that students in this class may need materials to
-be accessible by screen reader, or may need extra time on exams. You
-may observe religious holidays that overlap class times, or have work,
-childcare or appointments that have to be prioritized at specific
-times. As students we also ask you to remember that each person brings
-different priorities and experiences to class. We should all strive to
-treat everyone in the class with respect and understanding.
-
-The Allen School seeks to create a more diverse, inclusive, and
-equitable environment for our community and our field (see the [Allen
-School’s Inclusiveness
-Statement](https://www.cs.washington.edu/diversity)). Specific things
-we will do to promote welcoming class environment include:
-
-- **Accessibility**: If you have a temporary health condition or permanent disability (either mental health, learning,
- or physical health related) that impacts your academic experience, please let us know how we can
- accommodate you. You are NOT obligated to disclose any of these issues with the instructor, only specify
- if there’s any accommodations required. For more on accessibility in this class and how we accommodate you (and each other), please see our [Accessibility Policy](docs/accessibility.html)
-- **Wellness**: It is very important to us that you take care of your mental health throughout the course.
- Everyone on the course staff is available to chat, and you can always attend office hours for a
- non-academic conversation if necessary. Beyond the course staff, the University of Washington provides
- the following resources for mental health concerns. Your anonymity and privacy are protected.
+{% enddetails %}
+
+
+# Is this class Accessible and Inclusive?
+
+We hope so! The class is a shared learning environment and it is
+important to us to make it a welcoming environment for everyone, from
+all backgrounds. We strive to treat everyone in the class with respect and
+understanding.
+
+{% details How does this class support Accessibility? %}
+
+WWe know that students in this class may need materials to be
+accessible by screen reader, or may need extra time on exams. We have structured the class to be as accessible as possible to all students by default.
+
+If you
+have a temporary health condition or permanent disability (either
+mental health, learning, or physical health related) that impacts your
+academic experience, please let us know how we can accommodate you.
+
+You are NOT obligated to disclose any of these issues with the
+instructor, only specify if there’s any accommodations required. For
+more on accessibility in this class and how we accommodate you (and
+each other), please see our [Accessibility
+Policy](docs/accessibility.html)
+
+{% enddetails %}
+{% details What about health and wellnes beyond accessibility accommodations? %}
+
+It is very important to us that you take care of your mental health throughout the course. We have built flexibility into course assessments with the goal of reducing stress. However we know that sometimes that is not enough. Everyone on the course staff is available to chat, and you can always attend office hours for a non-academic conversation if necessary. Beyond the course staff, the University of Washington provides the following resources for mental health concerns. Your anonymity and privacy are protected.
- Please reach out to the [UW Counseling Center](http://www.washington.edu/counseling/) for any help and
concerns related to mental health (including increased stress), available to all UW students at no cost.
- If you are ever feeling uncomfortable and need to talk or are worried about someone close to you, it is
highly recommended to visit the [UW Heath and Wellness](http://depts.washington.edu/livewell/programs/)
programs. They offer resources to students that can help.
- If you're concerned for yourself or a friend, please call SafeCampus at (206) 685-7233.
-- **Religious Accommodations** The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an
- accommodation, is available at [Religious Accommodations Policy](https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious-accommodations-policy/).
- Accommodations can be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the
+{% enddetails %}
+
+{% details How do you accommodate religious holidays? %}
+You
+may observe religious holidays that overlap class times. We ask that you complete the class attendance requirements for remote students in this case. If you have additional concerns that this policy does not meet, please contact the instructors. In addition, here is some potentially helpful information about UW policy: [Religious Accommodations Policy](https://registrar.washington.edu/staffandfaculty/religious-accommodations-policy/). Accommodation can be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the
[Religious Accommodations Request](https://registrar.washington.edu/students/religious-accommodations-request/)
form on UW's site.
-- **Inclusivity**: Our goal is to make this classroom a welcoming environment for all. We are working toward
- using a broad base of examples in our course material. Please let us know if you see an opportunity to
- improve our course material to be more representative of our student population. Additionally, if you
- experience interactions with anyone that are excluding or otherwise uncomfortable, please reach out
- to the course staff so that we can address the situation. Should you feel uncomfortable bringing up an
- issue with a staff member directly, there are a number of
- [Community Feedback Mechanisms and Resources](https://www.cs.washington.edu/community-feedback)
- including the [Anonymous Feedback](https://feedback.cs.washington.edu/) form, but understand we can not
- respond to you directly if you use the latter. Responses, if possible, will be broadcast to the class as
- a whole or systematic changes to the class when necessary.
-- **Sexual Harassment**: University policy prohibits all forms of sexual harassment.
- - If you feel you have been a victim of sexual harassment or if you feel you have been discriminated against, you may speak with your instructor, teaching assistant, the chair of the department
- - You can also file a complaint with the UW Ombudsman's Office for Sexual Harassment. Their office is located at 339 HUB, (206)543-6028. There is a second office, the University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office, who also investigate complaints. The UCIRO is located at 22 Gerberding Hall.
-
-# Participation
+{% enddetails %}
+
+{% details What should I do if something happens that makes me feel unsafe or excluded? %}
+If you have been subject to sexual harassment, you feel you have been discriminated against, our you have been made to feel uncomfortable in any way, please tell us. You might choose to speak with your instructor, teaching assistant, the chair of the department, depending on the circumstances.
+
+Should you feel uncomfortable bringing up an issue with a staff member
+directly, , there are a number of [Community Feedback Mechanisms and
+Resources](https://www.cs.washington.edu/community-feedback) including
+the [Anonymous Feedback](https://feedback.cs.washington.edu/) form,
+but understand we can not respond to you directly if you use the
+latter. Responses, if possible, will be broadcast to the class as a
+whole or systematic changes to the class when necessary.
+
+You can also file a complaint with the UW Ombudsman's Office for Sexual Harassment. Their office is located at 339 HUB, (206)543-6028. There is a second office, the University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office, who also investigate complaints. The UCIRO is located at 22 Gerberding Hall.
+
+If something about the course materials makes you feel excluded, please let us know. We also review them ourselves with inclusion in mind each time we prepare to teach.
+
+We have tried to make the course inclusive of people who have work,
+childcare or appointments that have to be prioritized at specific
+times. However if we can do something to improve this further, or you have needs we haven't thought of, please tell us.
+{% enddetails %}
+
+# Class Expectations and Grading
+
+{% details What are the participation requirements for this class? %}
+
This is an in person class. As much as possible, we ask that you
attend in person. That said, we know that many individual concerns may
make this a barrier. We will do our best to support remote
participation when there is a need for this due to a family
-obligation, disability, or other concern. If you participate remotely,
-you may be expected to engage in additional work before, after, or
-during lecture to ensure that you have the most similar experience
-possible to students who are in person. Please contact the instructor
-for instructions each week you are remote). For those cases, class
-sessions **will be recorded** when possible (guest lecturers may
-refuse this). Recordings will only be accessible to students enrolled
-in the course to review materials.
+obligation, disability, or other concern.
+
+If you participate remotely, or miss a class, you may be asked to
+engage in additional work before, after, or during lecture to ensure
+that you have the most similar experience possible to students who are
+in person.
+{% enddetails %}
+
+{% details Will lectures be recorded? %}
+Class sessions **will be recorded**
+when possible (guest lecturers may refuse this). Recordings will only
+be accessible to students enrolled in the course to review materials.
The University and Zoom have FERPA-compliant agreements in place to
-protect the security and privacy of UW Zoom accounts. Students who
+protect the security and privacy of UW Zoom accounts.
+{% enddetails %}
+
+{% details What if I don't want to be recorded? %}
+Students who
connect by Zoom but do not wish to be recorded should:
- Change their Zoom screen name to a school appropriate screen name
that hides any personal identifying information such as their name or
UW Net ID
- Not share their computer audio or video during their Zoom sessions (please notify us first!).
+{% enddetails %}
-# Grading
+{% details What is the classes Grading Philosophy? %}
While grading is a necessary part of what we do at UW, I want to focus
this class on learning; and to ensure that my approach to assessment
@@ -199,8 +212,14 @@ years, driven partly by COVID-19. We have tried to learn from this in our gradin
**There will not be quizzes, or a midterm or final exam**. Instead, your knowledge will be assessed
[Competency based
-grading](https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/cbe-in-practice-grading/) is in alignment with the disability justice focus in this
-course. It separates out *how* you learn a skill from *whether you
+grading](https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/cbe-in-practice-grading/) in alignment with the disability justice focus in this
+course.
+{% enddetails %}
+
+
+{% details What is competency based grading? %}
+ [Competency based
+grading](https://aurora-institute.org/cw_post/cbe-in-practice-grading/) separates out *how* you learn a skill from *whether you
know it.* Many of these competencies are assessed repeatedly. *I don't
care if you get them wrong at first*, as long as you eventually learn
them. If you learn them all, and participate fully in the class, you
@@ -217,20 +236,14 @@ to help assign a score on that learning goal.
-
-
-## Grading Breakdown (tentative)
-Grades will be assigned in three categories: Assignment completion, effort, and competencies.
-
-### 80%: Competencies
+{% enddetails %}
+{% details Nice philosphy and all... what does that mean for me? %}
The competencies needed for this course are listed on the [assignments
page](assignments/index.html), and can all be found in canvas as well.
There are three categories of Competency, each with four skills you
need to learn: (1) Accessible Media and Documents (2) Accessibility
-Compliance and (3) Disability Awareness and Justice. There is one
-"bonus", Accessible Videos, meaning that it is not required but can
-replace any other competency if you want to use it.
+Compliance and (3) Disability Awareness and Justice.
Your highest score on each skill *in any assignment* determines your
grade on that skill. In addition, you may request regrades. When you
@@ -250,15 +263,14 @@ competencies is an average of your competence in each category.
{:class="page-picture"}
-| Outcome Category | Score | | 100% | 95% | 85% | 75% | 60% | 30% | 0% |
-|---------------------|-----------|----|------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|----|
-| Media/Docs | !Comp | <= | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
-| (All = 4 ) | Excellent | >= | 4/4 | 3/4 | 2/4 | 1/4 | | | |
-| Compliance | !Comp | <= | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
-| (All = 4) | Excellent | >= | 4/4 | 3/4 | 2/4 | 1/4 | | | |
-| Justice | !Comp | <= | | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
-| (All = 4) | Excellent | >= | 4/4 | 3/4 | 2/4 | 1/4 | | | |
-| Bonus: Video Access | | | | | | | | | |
+| Outcome Category | Score | | 100% | 95% | 85% | 75% | 60% | 30% | 0% |
+|------------------|-----------|----|------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
+| Media/Docs | !Comp | <= | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
+| (All = 5) | Excellent | >= | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 |
+| Compliance | !Comp | <= | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
+| (All = 5) | Excellent | >= | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 |
+| Justice | !Comp | <= | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
+| (All = 5) | Excellent | >= | 4/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 |
You can
view your progress on each competency in Canvas (Excellent is called
@@ -266,6 +278,15 @@ view your progress on each competency in Canvas (Excellent is called
competencies; and click on the competency to see details on whether
you are "competent" or "excellent"**.
+{% details What else will impact my grade? %}
+
+Grades will be assigned in three categories: Assignment completion, effort, and competencies.
+
+### 80%: Competencies
+Competencies are 80% of your grade in the class. See the previous
+question for details on how a grade is calculated from your
+competencies.
+
### 10%: Assignment Completion
Assignment completion is 10% of your grade. This is listed as the "participation" competency for each assignment in canvas. The weight of each assignment is simply the number of weeks long it is, so a longer assignment would contribute more to your assignment completion grade than a shorter one.
@@ -276,25 +297,27 @@ multiple dimensions such as whether you participated in discussions
and exercises in class (self reported) and whether you participated in
discussions outside of class (based on your submissions).
-## Regrade Policy
+{% enddetails %}
+{% details Does the class have a regrading policy? %}
-Reflecting on feedback is one of the most valuable ways you can learn
-from your mistakes, and we encourage you to do so. If you have a
-question about a grade you received or if you feel the grade you
-received is incorrect, please **[email an
-instructor](mailto:{{site.staff_email}}) for an appointment to discuss
-the assignment and your grade in detail**.
+Reflecting on feedback is one of the most valuable ways you can learn
+from your mistakes, and we encourage you to do so.
It is also possible for the graders to make mistakes. If that happens
-we certainly would like to correct the error. Please note the
+we certainly would like to correct the error.
+
+However, please note the
following:
- Because this class is competency based, you don't necessarily need a regrade, you just need to show that you have learned this competency in this OR a future assignment. Most competencies show up in more than one place
- When you request a regrade, we may look at the entire assessment, homework or reflection. Therefore,
it is possible for to lose a competency as well as gain one in this process.
-# Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
-
-The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations.
+If you have a
+question about a grade you received or if you feel the grade you
+received is incorrect, please **[email an
+instructor](mailto:{{site.staff_email}}) for an appointment to discuss
+the assignment and your grade in detail**.
+ {% enddetails %}