Join the A-Team and XCITE staff for a series of hands-on trainings designed to help you learn how to make your content accessible. Whether you are building a new syllabus or remediating old video content, these sessions provide the practical skills you need to meet the accessibility standard for equitable learning.
Format
All sessions are held via Zoom. Most sessions include a presentation followed by Q&A. The hands-on support will be available on Zoom or in Person at XCITE Commons in the Tomás Rivera Library.
February Schedule
Canvas Course Review: UDOIT Tool
Discover what the UDOIT tool can do for your course. We will cover scanning courses, file conversion, fixing files inline, and replacing them. Learn how to interpret your accessibility score and prioritize remediation efforts.
Accessibility Best Practices for Canvas Files and Pages
This session focuses on using document structure to enhance accessibility in Word docs, PowerPoints, PDFs, and Canvas Pages. Topics include organizing content using headings and lists, and pairing document multimedia content with meaningful alt text for images.
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Explore strategies for designing courses that accommodate all learning styles.
Video Captioning
Master best practices for lecture videos and external media. Led by the YuJa team, this session covers captioning workflows, media management, and how to start discussions with accessibility in mind.
March Schedule
Canvas Course Review: UDOIT Tool
Discover what the UDOIT tool can do for your course. We will cover scanning courses, file conversion, fixing files inline, and replacing them. Learn how to interpret your accessibility score and prioritize remediation efforts.
Accessibility Best Practices for Canvas Files and Pages
This session focuses on using document structure to enhance accessibility in Word docs, PowerPoints, PDFs, and Canvas Pages. Topics include organizing content using headings and lists, and pairing document multimedia content with meaningful alt text for images.
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Explore strategies for designing courses that accommodate all learning styles.
Video Captioning
Master best practices for lecture videos and external media. Led by the YuJa team, this session covers captioning workflows, media management, and how to start discussions with accessibility in mind.
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The A-Team offers drop-in hours and one-on-one consultations to fit your schedule.
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