Overview

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to evaluate your course content using both automated and manual accessibility testing tools. We’ll cover how to scan your materials with tools like WAVE and Axe, interpret the results, and identify what needs fixing. You’ll also explore common testing limitations and how manual checks, like keyboard testing and screen reader use, complement automated scans.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify key accessibility audit tools and methods.
• Conduct a basic accessibility scan using WAVE or a similar tool.
• Interpret audit results and recommend improvements.
• Understand the role of audits in long-term course quality.

Exercise

Before moving on, take a moment to reflect on what you’ve just learned. These questions are designed to help you connect the lesson content to your own course and your future learners.

You can jot down your answers, share your thoughts in the comments, or just reflect quietly. These small reflections will help you shape your learner persona at the end of the module.

1. Who are your potential learners and what specific needs might they have?
2. Identify 2-3 characteristics that will influence how you design your course.