As you prepare your Canvas course for the upcoming Fall semester, don’t forget: accessibility starts with the visuals. That beautiful banner you added to your homepage? It needs alt text.
Why?
Alt text ensures that students using screen readers can understand the purpose of an image. If your banner includes important text (like your course name or a welcome message), it should be communicated in the alt text.
Best practices:
- If your banner is purely decorative, mark it as decorative in the image settings.
- If your banner contains relevant or noteworthy information, write a short but clear description (e.g., “Welcome banner with course title: ENGL 1030 Academic Writing”).
Taking a moment to add alt text supports a more inclusive learning environment and sets the tone for an accessible course experience. Together, we can make Clemson a more accessible place for everyone, both instructors and students alike!
Upcoming Events
Best Practices for Online Group Work
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:30pm-2:30pm
Join us for “Best Practices for Online Group Work” on July 30, from 1:30-2:30 pm! This workshop will cover how to best design group projects, peer reviews, small group discussions, and more to increase engagement in your online a/synchronous classroom. If you have a specific question you want covered during this training, please enter it when you register.
Facilitated by James Butler, Digital Learning Strategist.
Register here to receive the Zoom link!
Introduction to Simple Syllabus
Thursday, August 7, 2025 1:30pm-2:30pm
Join us for “Introduction to Simple Syllabus” on Aug 7, from 1:30-2:30 pm! This training will demonstrate how to use the Simple Syllabus tool to build and publish an effective syllabus for your course. The training will also cover integrating Simple Syllabus with Canvas and the benefits of using this tool in your course.
Facilitated by Gray Jackson, Sr. Learning Tech Specialist.
Register here to receive the Zoom link!
Clemson Online Summer 2025 Events Calendar
Review our Summer 2025 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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