HTML5 and Accessibility


Overview/Description
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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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