Office of Digital Learning and Technology

Canvas Accessibility Week is Oct 19-22!

Mark your calendars and join the Office of Digital Learning and Technology for our Canvas Accessibility Week! These sessions will help you improve digital accessibility in your courses and incorporate accessible best practices into your pedagogy. Register for one or more of our accessibility-themed presentations and workshops to learn more about accessibility pedagogy, accessibility technology, […]

Preventing Burnout for Students and Instructors 

Burnout is a common problem for both students and instructors. The APA Dictionary of Psychology defines burnout as physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes toward oneself and others. It results from performing at a high level, leading to stress and tension, especially from extreme and prolonged physical […]

AI-Resistant Assessments and Student Motivation

AI is a complex and ever-changing element of high education and teaching, especially when it comes to online courses. Today’s blog focuses on several strategies for developing AI-resistant assessments and increasing student motivation for online coursework. Whether you are revising assessments to discourage AI use or simply interested in learning more about strategies to helps […]

Three DSA Courses Newly QM Certified

The Office of Digital Learning and Technology is excited to announce that three DSA courses have received Quality Matters (QM) certifications! These courses are: These courses underwent a vigorous review process, guided by the ODLT team. QM-reviewed courses are expected to meet expectations involving learning objectives, assessments, instructional materials, and accessibility. Analytics Bootcamp DSA/MGT 8280 […]

Meeting Accessibility Standards in Canvas

According to the CDC, more than 1 in 4 adults in the United States had a disability in 2024, making digital accessibility more relevant than ever. Clemson University is committed to promoting accessibility across all aspects of teaching and learning. As an instructor, you are responsible for ensuring your course meets accessibility standards. Fortunately, Canvas […]

WCAG 2.1: What Does it Mean for Your Canvas Course?

We are introducing WCAG 2.1 AA, the new legal standard for digital accessibility. Today, we will cover how to check the accessibility of your Canvas course and online teaching materials. What is WCAG? WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. WCAG 2.1 is an international standard that explains how to make web content accessible to […]