In October, the Office of Digital Accessibility (ODA) and COLRS will share an accessibility tip on writing and including alternative text for images in Microsoft Word and Canvas content.
Join us to learn about creating useful alt text for images.
Have you been thinking of adding or updating your Canvas home page? Implementing the Canvas Syllabus template? Join us to learn how to add and customize Design Plus Templates to add structure and visual elements to your Canvas course.
How exactly do skill badges help students reach career success? It turns out there's more than one right answer!
Join us to learn more about the new Title II digital accessibility regulations that are designed to provide students with equal access to online content, including course materials. Discuss how to support faculty as they create inclusive and engaging learning environments for all their students following these guidelines.
Presenters: Dr. Carey Applegate, Director Office of Digital Accessibility, University of Illinois Springfield
Join Dr. Jonathan Pierce, Assistant Director of International Recruitment, for an informative session on how to support and accommodate autistic students in your classroom. Autistic and other neurodivergent students often face challenging obstacles in life, including in their academic pursuits.
In case you missed it, last week the Office of Digital Accessibility (ODA) and COLRS shared an accessibility tip on Color contrast in files and Canvas content.
Several aspects need to be considered when we talk about color contrast, including: ratios, text size, images of text, and non-text guidelines.
Join us to learn how to check for successful color contrast and fix issues in PowerPoint and Canvas.
Due to the increasing cost of licensing Turnitin, as well as their decision to charge extra for AI detection tools, UIS has moved to Copyleaks as our campus plagiarism and AI content detection tool. A pilot was conducted during the Spring 2024 semester, and the results indicated that Copyleaks is a good fit for UIS.
Join Dr. Carrie Allen, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, for an informative session on the IBHE Program Review process. Whether you're new to the process or looking for a refresher, this session will cover everything you need to know, from navigating the self-study guidelines to accessing and using data provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
Join Dr. Carrie Allen, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, for an informative session on the IBHE Program Review process. Whether you're new to the process or looking for a refresher, this session will cover everything you need to know, from navigating the self-study guidelines to accessing and using data provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
Join COLRS staff to learn about navigating the Canvas interface and the foundational tools for organizing and building a course at UIS. Topics covered include: navigating, communicating with students, creating modules and assignments, and gradebook.