Think UDL Artificial Intelligence and Accessibility with Joe Houghton
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Mar 15, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Joe Houghton, an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin and author, explores AI's role in enhancing accessibility. He shares how ChatGPT reshaped his teaching, emphasizes the importance of AI literacy for educators, and reflects on personal experiences that inspired his book. Joe suggests practical tools like Ally and Otter.ai while advocating for ethical AI use, addressing biases, and the potential for AI to break barriers in accessibility. He also envisions a future of seamless, multimodal content creation in education.
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AI Feels Like Magic And Changes Learning
- AI tools like ChatGPT feel like 'magic' and are changing how people learn and create rapidly.
- Early exposure matters: some learners embrace AI quickly while others remain fearful or resistant.
AI Risks Widening The Digital Divide
- AI and accessibility intersect across digital divides like device access and paid tiers of tools.
- Institutions must ensure equitable access so AI doesn't widen existing inequalities.
Personal Wake-Up To Accessibility
- Joe discovered accessibility personally when his 12-year-old son struggled with handwriting and thrived after receiving a laptop and digital tools.
- That family experience prompted Joe to learn about accessibility and write the book to help other educators.
