HTML5 and Accessibility
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Overview/Description
HTML5 is the markup language that fuels the web and it's designed for accessibility. Explore HTML5's accessibility features, new HTML5 elements, media elements, and JavaScript.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.6
Lesson Objectives HTML5 and Accessibility
describe HTML5 and why it's an important part of developing accessible web sites
describe how HTML5 improves on prior versions to provide more robust web site creation
describe the HTML5 canvas and how it can be used in the creation of more accessible web pages
describe APIs and list the new APIs available in HTML5
define HTML DOCTYPE and contrast DOCTYPE for different HTML versions
define the purposes of SECTION, ARTICLE, and ASIDE
describe the purposes of NAV, HEADER, and FOOTER
specify how FIGURE and FIGCAPTION are used
describe how HTML5 VIDEO provides better accessibility
define how HTML5 AUDIO provides better accessibility
specify the purposes of PROGRESS, MEDIA, and TIME
describe JavaScript and the role it plays in accessible web design
define CSS3 and how it combines with HTML5 and JavaScript for better accessible web design
define common issues relating to JavaScript, best practices, and accessibility issues
describe HTML5, why it's important for developing accessible web sites, and various features of accessibility
Course Number: it_wdwafd_05_enus
Expertise Level
Beginner