In this session targeted at Canvas beginners, we will go over the basic functions of the Canvas gradebook and how it works.
23-minute video by Christine Roach
Continue ReadingHow to Convert a Word Document into an Accessible PDF
This tutorial provides instructions for how to convert a Word document into an Accessible PDF. Use the Save As feature only, as the Print to PDF and Save as Adobe PDF features will not produce an accessible PDF file.
Continue ReadingHow to Add a Document Title into a Word Document or PDF
A missing document title is one of the most common accessibility errors found in PDFs uploaded to Canvas. It is also one of the simplest to fix (if you know how to do it).
This tutorial provides instructions for how to add a document title into a Word document and a PDF.
Continue ReadingCanvas Basics
This beginner-level webinar is designed for faculty new to online learning or who have limited experience with learning management systems. Topics include how to use basic navigation and tools to help you get started teaching in Canvas. We will also share resources for you to continue your learning.
40-minute video by Christine Roach, Lani Draper, and Gerry Pedraza
Continue ReadingCanvas Gradebook: Getting Ready for the End of the Semester
Faculty: Want to learn more about setting up Canvas Gradebook? See our latest webinar on how to prepare for end of the semester calculations.
24-minute video by Christine Roach & Gerry Pedraza
Continue ReadingAccessibility Tips for PowerPoint
This webinar will help you better understand how to make PowerPoint presentations accessible for all of your students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
25-minute video by Sandra R. Childers
Continue ReadingContent Delivery in an Online Environment (Adding Content to Your Canvas Course)
This webinar covers the various ways you can add content to your course in Canvas. We will focus on adding documents and creating pages while ensuring your course materials are accessible to all students.
50-minute video by Lani Draper and Sandra R. Childers
Continue ReadingSetting up Quizzes & Exams in Canvas: An Overview
This workshop includes an overview of how to set up quizzes and exams using the Canvas quiz tool.
Learn about different types of questions and the testing options to ensure you create a secure test. Also, make sure those with accommodations have enough time to take their exams.
35-minute video by Christine Roach and Enrico Indiogine, Ph.D.
Continue ReadingHow to Create Accessible Tables in Microsoft Word
Learn how to create accessible tables in Word so students can easily understand your data, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
Continue ReadingContrast & Color Accessibility
Contrast is a measure of the difference in perceived “luminance” or brightness between two colors.
This brightness difference is expressed as a ratio ranging from 1:1 (e.g., white text on white background) to 21:1 (e.g., black text on white background).
Learn some contrast and color accessibility guidelines and how to ensure you’re using colors all your students can see when creating documents.
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