DLCS18.5.11

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 5

DLCS18.5.11

Explain that laws and tools exist to help ensure that people of varying abilities can access electronic and information technology.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • laws are in place to ensure that people of varying abilities can access electronic and information technology.
  • tools are available or are being designed to meet the needs of all users.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • explain that laws exist to ensure people of varying abilities can access electronic and information technology.
  • explain various tools such as text to speech, closed captioning, braille, apps, etc.
    • enable people of varying abilities to access electronic and information technology.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • laws are in place to ensure electronic information access to people of varying abilities.
  • tools are available to meet the needs of people of varying abilities.

Vocabulary

  • varying abilities
  • electronic and information technology
  • text to speech
  • closed caption
  • braille

COS Examples

Examples: Section 508, Telecommunication Act of 1996, Braille, closed captioning, text to speech.

Aligned Learning Resources

Making the Grade: Understanding Accessibility at Your School
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