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Accessible by Design: Inclusive Online Learning Experiences

Activity 1: Create a Learner Persona

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Overview

In this assignment, you’ll bring everything from Module 1 together by creating a learner persona: a fictional, research-informed profile of your ideal learner. This will be your design anchor moving forward.

Your persona should reflect real-world needs, goals, and challenges. Whether you’re designing a course for students, professionals, or a general audience, this activity will help you stay focused on who you’re designing for.

Instructions

  1. Watch the video for an overview and walkthrough.
  2. Download the fillable Learner Persona template.
  3. Complete your persona, including background, learning goals, tech access, and any accessibility needs.
  4. Upload your completed persona to the Padlet board.
  5. In the caption of your Padlet post, briefly describe the course you’re working on (1–2 sentences).

Click the thumbnail to download the fillable PDF template.

Download the Learner Persona Template

Share Your Persona

Use the Padlet board to upload your persona and check out what others are working on!

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