Clemson Online: Where Tech and Teaching Meet

Follow Up Friday: AI and Alt Text: Reflecting on Global Accessibility Awareness Day

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 […]

Follow Up Friday: Editing Videos in Kaltura and Kaltura Video Quizzes

On May 9, Senior Learning Technology Specialist Gray Jackson led a Quick Hits session titled Editing Videos in Kaltura. This training introduced participants to Kaltura Capture, Kaltura’s screen recording tool, and provided practical tips on enhancing videos through chapters, hotspots, thumbnails, and caption editing. The session was especially valuable for instructors seeking to make their course […]

Follow Up Friday: Getting Started with Kaltura

Are you looking for the best way to integrate videos into your Canvas course? Kaltura is Clemson’s video hosting service, with built-in recording, editing, and captioning tools. It is fully integrated with Canvas so embedding your recorded content into a Canvas Page, discussion board, or assignment is simple and fast. Kaltura also includes a video […]

Follow Up Friday: Wrapping Up Spring and Looking Ahead

As finals wrap up and inboxes slowly begin to clear, we’re pausing to say congratulations! Whether you’re grading final projects, posting final grades, or just catching your breath, the end of the semester is a moment worth recognizing. At Clemson Online, we know how much time and effort goes into teaching and learning each term, […]

Follow Up Friday: Assistive Tech Isn’t Just for Accommodations

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; […]