Accessible E-Learning Design that Turns Expertise Into Action

eLearning is any learning or guidance delivered digitally so staff can access it anytime, anywhere. In districts, it might be a full online course, but it can also be shorter and more practical, like a mini-module, a checklist, a job aid, a quick video, or a step-by-step procedure. The best format depends on the problem you’re trying to solve and what staff need to do differently.

Turning an in-person training into eLearning makes it easier for staff to access and use. People can complete it on their own schedule, revisit it when questions come up, and quickly find the information they need without waiting for the next training date. It also reduces repeat work for your team: instead of presenting the same session every year and answering the same questions, you can build the training once, update it as needed, and reuse it for future onboarding, refreshers, and annual requirements.

eLearning works especially well in K–12 when staff need clear, consistent guidance that they can access anytime. Common district projects include: staff onboarding modules; required compliance and policy trainings; teacher and staff professional development; microlearning for quick “how-to” skills; curriculum and instructional practice support (videos, exemplars, and discussion guides); step-by-step procedures and job aids for tools and systems; and resource hubs that organize materials in one place. The right format depends on your goal, your audience, and how often the information changes.

I design eLearning so your team can maintain it without needing a specialist. That includes using clear, reusable templates; organizing files and labels consistently; and keeping layouts simple so updates are fast and low-risk. At the end of the project, you receive editable source files, a short “how to update” guide, and a walkthrough or training for the staff who will own the content going forward.

I typically bill $100/hour. For many eLearning projects, I can also offer a project-based price when we agree on a clear scope up front (deliverables, review rounds, timeline, and what’s included). If the scope changes, I’ll flag it early, and we can either adjust the fixed price or switch to hourly for the added work.

I build accessibility in from the start, not as an add-on at the end. That means I design and test each deliverable to align with current K–12 digital accessibility expectations (including WCAG 2.2 Level AA and ADA Title II requirements). In practice, that includes:

• Clear structure and navigation: logical headings, consistent layouts, and predictable interaction.

• Screen reader support: meaningful text, proper reading order, accessible buttons, and alt text for images.

• Captions and transcripts: for any audio or video content.

• Color and visual accessibility: sufficient contrast, no color-only instructions, readable fonts and spacing.

• Keyboard access: activities and controls work without a mouse.

• Plain language: so staff can understand content quickly and accurately.

Before handoff, I run an accessibility quality check (using both automated tools and human review) and share a short summary of what was tested and any known limitations with recommended fixes.

Small businesses get the most value from eLearning when it saves time, supports consistent service, and reduces “tribal knowledge.” Common projects include: employee onboarding and role training; standard operating procedures (SOPs) and step-by-step how-to guides; customer service and sales playbooks; product or service training; quick microlearning modules for new tools or processes; compliance and safety refreshers (when relevant); and resource hubs that organize templates, checklists, and FAQs in one place. The best format depends on what you need staff to do consistently and how quickly the information changes.