Inclusive Teaching Online: 5 Small Changes That Make a Big Impact

Make your online courses more inclusive with 5 simple accessibility tips that improve learning for all students.

Teaching your craft online already expands your reach—but being online doesn’t automatically make your course accessible.

Inclusive online teaching is more than just uploading videos or offering downloadable PDFs. It’s about designing learning experiences that work for real people—students with different needs, learning styles, and access levels.

At the Academy for Virtual Teaching, we believe that accessibility isn’t about checking legal boxes. It’s about respecting your learners’ time, energy, and ability to engage.

And the truth? Making your course more accessible benefits everyone—from neurodiverse learners and students with disabilities to busy parents, multilingual students, and creatives learning on the go.

Why Accessibility in Online Courses Matters

If you’re building or teaching digital content, here’s the truth: accessible online courses aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential. And you don’t need to be a tech expert to create them.

A few quick examples:

Captions and transcripts support deaf and hard-of-hearing students—and anyone watching in a noisy space.
Readable layouts make learning easier for students with dyslexia, ADHD, or visual processing differences.
Clear lesson structures help all learners stay focused and follow through.

These kinds of improvements don’t require fancy tools or complete overhauls—just a new lens on how you design and deliver your teaching.

Start Designing for Diverse Learners

Inside our members-only article, we dig deeper into inclusive course design and share:

5 real-world tips for building accessibility into your course today
How to identify invisible barriers in your content or teaching style
Simple ways to support neurodiverse students and learners with chronic illness
Why universal design for learning makes your course stronger for everyone

Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a quilt instructor, a homeschool educator, or a coach creating digital classes—accessible virtual teaching is the foundation of sustainable, impactful education.

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Together, let’s build inclusive online courses that meet students where they are—and help all learners thrive.

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