On October 15th, Digital Learning Strategist Millie Tullis facilitated a Canvas Accessibility Day presentation dedicated to digital accessibility in online courses. The presentation offers a succinct introduction to accessible course design and WCAG Standards and provides instructors with some basic instruction on how to craft accessible online courses.
Digital accessibility in online courses is essential for ensuring all students, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities, have equal access to educational resources and opportunities. By designing accessible content and utilizing inclusive technologies, educators can create a more equitable learning environment, allowing students with disabilities to engage fully with course materials. Tullis then discusses some tips and tricks for getting started with digital accessibility, including questions instructors can ask themselves when designing an online course.
Overall, this session provides audiences with important information regarding the importance of digital accessibility and offers instructors helpful suggestions for how to get started with accessible course design.
Did you miss the training session and find yourself wanting to learn more? You can access the recorded training by following the link below!
Intro to Accessibility (Canvas Accessibility Day 2024)
Upcoming Events
Quick Hits: Canvas Accessibility Checkers
Thursday, November 7, 3:30-4:00pm
Join this training to learn more about using Canvas accessibility checkers to make your course accessible for all learners! Whether you have a question about digital accessibility or want to see Canvas accessibility checkers demonstrated, this training opportunity is your time to learn more about Canvas accessibility with our Accessibility Operations Assistant. If you have a specific question you want covered during this training, please enter it when you register.
Facilitated by Browning Blair, Accessibility Operations Assistant.
Registration: Quick Hits: Canvas Accessibility Checkers
Workshop Wednesday: Active Learning Tools in Canvas
Wednesday, November 13, 1:30-2:30pm
Active learning will help your learners stay engaged in your online course. Join this training to learn more about Canvas tools you can use to increase active learning in your course! Whether you have a specific question about active learning or want to see these Canvas tools demonstrated, this training opportunity is your time to work with one of our Digital Learning Strategists. If you have a specific question you want covered during this training, please enter it when you register.
Facilitated by Dara Abimbade, PhD, Digital Learning Strategist.
Registration: Workshop Wednesday: Active Learning Tools in Canvas
Clemson Online Fall 2024 Events Calendar
Review our Fall 2024 Events Calendar to see what Online Instruction Development opportunities await!
We have a robust lineup of topics and live training formats to support your use of Canvas and other e-learning tools. Topics cover demonstrations of using Kaltura, engaging your students, and workshops to get your Canvas site ready to teach!
All of our live training is recorded. Registrants will automatically receive a link to that day’s video after it has been processed.
Contact Millie Tullis with any questions regarding these sessions.
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