by Nancy O'Laughlin | Jun 18, 2018 | Accessibility, Tips and Tricks
A PDF document is a common way for faculty to share content with their students. It is often requested by faculty as a way for students to submit assignments. In some cases it may be the only acceptable format to be used. So how do you know whether your PDF documents...
by Nancy O'Laughlin | May 14, 2018 | Accessibility, Tips and Tricks
Whenever you create an Excel spreadsheet for any purpose (i.e. course content, class assignment, data summaries), get in the habit of running it through the Accessibility Checker built right into the tool. Not only should this become a habit, but it is something you...
by Nancy O'Laughlin | Mar 1, 2018 | Accessibility, Tips and Tricks
When you create a PowerPoint presentation for any purpose (i.e. class lecture, group presentation, meeting, poster), get in the habit of running it through the Accessibility Checker built right into the tool. Not only should this become a habit, but it is something...
by Nancy O'Laughlin | Mar 1, 2018 | Tips and Tricks
So you already use quizzes to test your students knowledge of the course material. But, have you considered using quizzes to gather feedback and opinions from your students? As we approach mid-semester, consider gathering some information from your students about the...
by Nancy O'Laughlin | Feb 2, 2018 | Accessibility, Tips and Tricks
Recently, the University has established a web accessibility initiative to develop standards, policies, tools, and educational programming to help University faculty and staff present all existing and future digital content so that it is accessible to all. As you add...
by Nancy O'Laughlin | Jan 5, 2018 | Accessibility, Tips and Tricks
“Ensuring an accessible and pleasant experience to all users, regardless of disability, is a key focus of Canvas. The Canvas platform was built using the most modern HTML and CSS technologies, and is committed to W3C’s Web Accessibility Initiative and Section...
