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Re: Cognitive overload issues

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From: Laurie Kamrowski
Date: Oct 24, 2019 8:09AM

I should clarify that I mean in the context of:


- File name nomenclature and references to these files (Should the link
in the moodle shell and the file name match?)
- Information positions within a document
- Powerpoint: Should there be a standard layout/theme throughout the
entire class?


Laurie Kamrowski
She/Her/Hers
Accessibility Specialist
Mid Michigan College



On Thu, Oct 24, 2019 at 9:58 AM Laurie Kamrowski < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am working in Moodle for my school, and I know that cognitive overload
> can be a real barrier for a lot of learners. I am trying to ensure that all
> shells and classes are predictable for our students. I know that based upon
> Guideline 3.2: predictable it is recommended that the information is
> presented in a uniform manner, but does anyone know if there is a
> recommended format? I want to make sure that I'm as effective as possible
> in presenting the information.
>
> https://www.w3.org/WAI/cognitive/
>
> Thank you for your time,
>
> Laurie Kamrowski
> She/Her/Hers
> Accessibility Specialist
> Mid Michigan College
>
>