Tag Archives: Dakota State University

Assistive Technology is Already Here! Shifting Focus on Universal Design in Education

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Chris Olson

This handicap-inaccessible curb shows how Universal Design is often ignored. (League of Michigan Bicyclists/flickr)   I received a forwarded email message last week proclaiming that providing mainstream accessibility for people with disabilities was “exploding in the computer area.” Yet another … Continue reading →

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Finding Affordable Online Colleges: Online Masters Degree [VIDEO]

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Kayleigh Gilbert

An online masters degree can cost as little as $5,500, or up to $33,000. Research by Get Educated highlights the top things to look for in finding an affordable masters degree online. A quick view of this video buyer’s guide … Continue reading →

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Technology in the Classroom: 5 Tips to Engage Blended Learning Students

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Chris Olson

  Education has changed dramatically since the digital revolution, and technology in the classroom is no exception. When I began taking college classes at Dakota State University about 15 years ago, I had never sent an email or browsed this … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology Software Allows Students to Talk Their Way Through College

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

Back in 2002, when Chris Olson was starting his online masters program at Dakota State University, the assistive technology software that was out there left much to be desired. Christopher Olsen, Assistive Technology Pioneer “It was tough, really tough,” recalls … Continue reading →

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