Sandra Childers, Author at eSAIL

March 24, 2025 By Sandra Childers

Accessibility Fundamentals

This tutorial includes accessibility fundamentals to help make all your digital content accessible.

The goal is to create an equitable learning experience for all students, giving them an equitable opportunity to succeed in your course.

February 15, 2024 By Sandra Childers

Mediasite Manual Recording in Zachry

This tutorial walks you through making an unscheduled or manual recording using Mediasite in the Zachry building.

1.5-minute video by Ted Seidel

February 14, 2024 By Sandra Childers

Effective PowerPoint Design

Discover invaluable strategies for crafting effective PowerPoint designs and presentations tailored specifically to elevate your online course delivery.

3.5-minute video by Lani Draper

February 13, 2024 By Sandra Childers

Course Design for Engaged Learning

In this video, we’ll cover course design techniques to ensure engaged learning for students in your online course. Learn how to structure your course content and activities and outline the key elements you should consider.

3.5 minute video by Christine Roach

December 12, 2023 By Sandra Childers

Using the Accessibility Checker in Microsoft Word

Word's Review tab within the ribbon includes a button to Check Accessibility.

When it comes to accessibility, one of the best things about Microsoft Word is its internal Accessibility Checker. It’s never been easier to find and fix accessibility issues in your documents — especially if you have Microsoft 365!

This tutorial introduces you to how Microsoft Word’s Accessibility Checker works.

August 10, 2023 By Sandra Childers

Opting in for Mediasite Recording

Record your lectures in Mediasite this semester! This step-by-step tutorial is your guide to opting in for Mediasite recording any (or all) courses on your schedule.

1.5-minute video by Ted Seidel

April 28, 2023 By Sandra Childers

How to Add Word’s Accessibility Checker to your Quick Access Toolbar

Select the customize quick access toolbar down arrow in the top-left corner of Word.

Did you know Office programs have their own internal Accessibility Checker? In this tutorial, you’ll see how to add the Accessibility Checker to your Quick Access Toolbar so it’s always visible.

This can help you check your documents for accessibility issues more frequently, thus making your documents more accessible.

February 15, 2023 By Sandra Childers

Intro to Accessibility: The What, Why, and How of Accessibility

Equality vs. Equity illustrated. Equality = all receives the same and not everyone can see over barrier. Equity = everyone gets what they need to see over the barrier.

Welcome to the Intro to Accessibility tutorial!

We will discuss the what, why, and how of accessibility: what it is, why it’s important, and how we do it.

January 19, 2023 By Sandra Childers

Bulk Edit Assignment Dates

Batch Edit dates. Shift due and assignment availability dates forward by a # of days. Or, remove dates throughout the course.

Learn how to bulk edit the dates in your Canvas course instead of manually changing each and every date. Then, simply verify and edit when needed.

December 6, 2022 By Sandra Childers

Getting Ready to Record at Home

Choose Sound Input - Microphone USB PnP Audio Device.

This tutorial includes everything you need for getting ready to record at home.

We will discuss sound and visual quality, thus improving your students’ learning experience. Lastly, we’ll discuss scripting and rehearsing, recording in PowerPoint, and submitting your content.