Dustin Bakkie, an educator and the creator of The Hit Lab, discusses the essential topic of creating accessible online content. He emphasizes the need for inclusivity in digital communities, showcasing practical steps for enhancing accessibility in education. Dustin compares accessibility to a wheelchair ramp, urging creators to design with everyone in mind from the start. He also explores tools for improving content accessibility, like transcription services, and stresses the importance of shifting from merely accessible content to truly inclusive practices.
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Bowdoin's Inspiration
Dustin Bakke's son, Bowdoin, was born with Down syndrome, inspiring Dustin's focus on accessible content creation.
Bowdoin's learning differences highlighted the need for diverse teaching approaches and inclusive design.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Prioritize Plain Content First
Create content in a plain Google Doc first, using proper headings and alt text for images.
Offer both accessible (plain) and stylized versions of content to cater to diverse learning preferences.
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Provide Audio Alongside Video
Export audio from videos and include it alongside video content in courses.
This caters to auditory learners and offers flexible consumption options.
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#515 One of my favorite things that happens as a result of this podcast is when a listener or fan says, "You know what, Pat? I noticed that you haven't really talked about [topic] much, but it's so, so important. Is there anything you can do about it?" We get a lot of feedback like that, and we appreciate it. We're always trying to improve, and how would we know how to improve if it weren't for the people in our community who speak up? Today, I wanted to highlight one of those community members. His name is Dustin Bakkie. Dustin started his online journey focused on effective teaching and course design. He's helped a lot of teachers, especially through his YouTube channel (DustinBakkie1). He has a lot of really popular videos that have helped teachers, especially during COVID with how to effectively use Zoom, and how to create really good curriculums online, something that obviously bleeds over into entrepreneurship. But Dustin recently had an epiphany that he could serve his audience even better by helping creators like us create accessible online content. What does that mean? It refers to the ability of all people, regardless of ability or disability, to access what we create. Dustin is really focused on helping foster and normalize inclusive digital communities. I love that, and I'm so glad he's here today to talk about what that means and how you can start to implement it in your own business. I think a lot of us creators know how important accessibility should be, but we're worried that it's really complicated. Well, Dustin is here to break things down and show us that it's not as complicated as we might think. So sit back and listen in, because we're going to be learning something very important today that you may not have heard anywhere else. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session515.
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