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Digital Accessibility Series: Improving Accessibility on Course Pages on Moodle (COTROnline)

MS Teams online

After the first four sessions, you'll have a solid understanding of the fundamental aspects of creating an accessible digital environment. This includes using semantic headings, ensuring high color contrast, improving readability, making non-text elements accessible, utilizing adaptive technologies, and converting documents to accessible formats. In this fifth session, we will focus on implementing these accessibility practices […]

Using the UDL Template for your Course

This session will go through the rationale of the UDL template to support instructors in adopting key accessibility and universal design elements into their COTROnline Course Pages. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes learner agency that is purposeful, reflective, resourceful and strategic. It focuses on how we can provide multiple means of Engagement, Representation, and […]

Digital Accessibility QnA: Reflections and Suggestions

MS Teams online

In this session, we’ll reaffirm the importance of accessibility, emphasizing that it’s not an additional task but an essential component of our work. We'll review the accessibility standards and guidelines we've discussed and explore how they can be seamlessly integrated into our practices. This is your opportunity to reflect on your experiences with inclusion, share […]

Support for Editing Video Submissions

MS Teams online +1 more

As the smartphone cameras continue to evolve and produce large-size video files, often to the dismay of students trying to upload an assignment onto COTROnline through Kaltura’s Media Gallery. This […]

Using the UDL Template for your Course

MS Teams online

This session will go through the rationale of the UDL template to support instructors in adopting key accessibility and universal design elements into their COTROnline Course Pages. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes learner agency that is purposeful, reflective, resourceful and strategic. It focuses on how we can provide multiple means of Engagement, Representation, and […]

Commitment to Digital Accessibility

MS Teams online

As we approach the planning phase for the Winter 2025 semester, it’s time to rethink our approach to accessibility. Reflect on whether your course materials are truly inclusive: Are your videos accessible to everyone? Can all students access the images you use? Are hyperlinks, headings, and other elements designed with accessibility in mind? Let's commit […]

Event Series The Winter Courses Setup Series

The Winter Courses Setup Series

Flexible Learning Lab (KC131) - Learning Commons +1 more

The Winter Course Setup series is designed to help Instructors prepare their courses for the upcoming semester. The series is based on the Course Review checklist so it will be helpful for newer instructors who want some assistance reviewing the checklist. It will also be useful for experienced instructors who may be making significant adjustments […]