This project was my first time using a lot of tools for accessibility and taught me a lot!  I now use a color contrast calculator as a part of my visual design process, and I test my prototypes and finished learning experiences using the NVDA screen reader to ensure accessibility for visually impaired learners. 

If I were to further develop this project beyond a microlearning, I would add some additional interactions for learners to practice: 

1. applying the POUR principles to various examples

2. identifying whether the POUR principals was applied or missing to examples 

Upon discussion with the community, I also found that many instructional designers struggle using screen readers and think that is a topic I would like to dive into more deeply. 

The articulate software company created an online community called "E-Learning Heros."  This resource has been vital to my growth in instructional design, and I have made some wonderful connections and learned so much through this group.  One neat feature of the community is their weekly challenge.  David Anderson, a training specialist with the company, posts a new topic weekly and challenges instructional designers to submit their creations and review peer submissions. 

Due to the time constraint and fast turn over required for the challenge, I decided to use a rapid development approach for the creation of this microlearning. I was deeply honored that my example for challenge #466: Accessibility Makeovers in E-Learning was selected as one of thirteen highlighted in the recap.  You can check out the challenge here.