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 […]
This workshop-in-a-box is designed for instructors interested in implementing teaching strategies that build students' critical literacy skills with AI technologies. Through a series of interactive tasks, we will explore the […]
Register now for the entire series: October weekly sessions and November 12th & 26th at 11 AM (Tuesdays) on Microsoft Teams. Learn fundamental standards of digital accessibility, from creating accessible documents to ensuring your course pages on COTROnline are fully accessible. Digital Accessibility Essentials series ideal for anyone in any role who seeks to quickly […]
Mid-semester is an excellent time to collect feedback from students on the course structure, their experiences and learning. Part I (Oct 4) of this two-part workshop will present the why, […]
Learn how to ensure documents are accessible across various platforms. This session will cover best practices for formatting and structuring Microsoft Word documents, Google Docs, and PDFs. Key topics include using accessibility checkers, applying styles to create headings, inserting a table of contents, and utilizing structural elements to enhance document accessibility. By the end of […]
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 […]
Microsoft Excel is a leading spreadsheet tool widely used for data storage, analysis, and the creation of graphs and charts. This course is designed to teach you how to create accessible workbooks using Excel. We will start by covering basic accessibility standards for general documents and then move on to the specific accessibility skills required […]
This drop-in session supports Gradebook review and troubleshooting as well as applying best practices for both instructor and student engagement with the Gradebook. The session is both in-person in KC110C as well as online via Teams. Drop-in with your questions at any time during the hour window.
We often share PowerPoint slides—frequently relying on visual elements—with our audience as resource. However, not everyone can see or interpret these visuals. In this session, you will learn how to make your presentations accessible to all users, including those who may have difficulty processing visual information. We’ll cover how to ensure that all important visual […]
Mid-semester is an excellent time to collect feedback from students on the course structure, their experiences and learning. Part I (Oct 4) of this two-part workshop will present the why, […]
