As digital accessibility continues to gain global importance, organizations are increasingly weaving accessibility considerations into their procurement processes. This shift reflects growing recognition of how inaccessible tools can affect productivity, inclusion, and legal compliance. Here’s a quick overview of what’s happening in this space: Why Accessibility Matters in Procurement Accessibility is no longer just a […]
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The Future of Online Learning: Why Ability-Based Design Matters
Online education continues to grow rapidly, offering an exciting opportunity to create inclusive learning environments. With that being said, ability-based design is a promising approach to digital accessibility that focuses on adapting systems to users’ abilities rather than forcing users to adapt to technology. What is Ability-Based Design? Ability-based design starts by recognizing the unique abilities each […]
Follow Up Friday: Developing Assessments and Course Policies with Generative AI
On January 15th, Digital Learning Strategist Dara Abimbade, Ph.D., facilitated a Workshop Wednesday presentation dedicated to developing assessments and course policies alongside generative AI. The presentation offers detailed information regarding the ways that learning assessments are changing in the face of this new technology.
Top Five Accessibility Mistakes in Canvas (and How to Fix Them)
Accessibility is essential for creating an inclusive learning environment, but even well-meaning instructors can make mistakes that inadvertently create barriers for their students. Below are five common accessibility mistakes found in Canvas and actionable tips for fixing them. 1. Forgetting to Add Alternative Text for ImagesMistake: Uploading images without providing alt text, leaving visually impaired […]
Follow Up Friday: ICYMI Canvas Jumpstart
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring 2025 Canvas Jumpstart Series on January 3rd and 7th! This two-day training series covered essential Canvas skills and tools to help you create an effective and engaging course. Missed a session? No worries—we’ve got you covered with session recaps, recordings, and resources! Here’s a quick […]
Clemson Online Spring Events
Our Spring ’25 Online Instructional Development Calendar covers a wide variety of topics! Our Quick Hits sessions will help you learn about online teaching tools at Clemson, while our Presentations and Workshop Wednesdays cover best practices for online learning and accessibility. Check out some of our upcoming training sessions below! Upcoming Training Events All training […]
