Tag: digital accessibility

As you prepare your course materials for Fall 2025, now is a great time to ensure that the images you use in your teaching are fully accessible. Whether you’re uploading lecture slides, designing content in Canvas, or sharing supplemental media, every image in your digital classroom should include thoughtful, accurate alternative text, or “alt text.” […]

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) took place on Thursday, May 16, 2025, spotlighting digital inclusion and the role of technology in creating more accessible online spaces. Among the trending topics this year was AI-generated alt text. With platforms like Microsoft, Google, and social media sites deploying AI tools that auto-generate image descriptions, many instructors are wondering: Can we […]

When we talk about assistive technology in education, the conversation tends to center around accommodations for students with disabilities—and rightly so. These tools are essential for ensuring equitable access to learning. But here’s a thought worth following up on: assistive technology doesn’t just benefit those with documented needs—it can enhance learning for everyone. Think of captions; […]

Join Clemson Online 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 below: Monday, 2/17 Tuesday, 2/18 Wednesday, 2/19 Thursday, 2/20 All sessions will be held via Zoom. After […]

As we enter into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can make our online teaching practices more efficient, effective, and enjoyable. Just as we make personal resolutions for the new year, let’s focus on setting professional goals that streamline our online teaching workflows. Here are some resolutions to help you get […]

Spring is the season for growth and renewal—and your online course designs are no exception. Here are some fresh tips for building inclusive online courses. Why not use some time this winter to “spring clean” your courses and ensure they are inclusive and accessible to all students? Here are three quick, actionable tips to brighten your […]