Designing Accessible Materials
Facilitator: Kyle Ahlmann (Instructional Improvement and Distance Learning)
This workshop focuses on the creation of documents that are accessible to all learners. Based on Universal Design of Learning principles, we will cover some of the most common fixes needed to create accessible instructional documents and assessments that are inclusive to all learners.
Facilitator: Kyle Ahlmann (Instructional Improvement and Distance Learning)
This faculty-focused workshop covers skills for creating accessible course content within D2L. The program will also include tips on ensuring accessibility in discussion boards and quizzes.
Th Mar 17 3:00- 4:30pm (Online via Zoom)
Facilitators: Bhumikaben Bergman (Web Services), Pietrina Probst (Student Access & Disability Services), Tyler Roeger (CETL)
In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss the need to make Microsoft Word documents accessible for students and for the ECC community and demonstrate the most common accessibility challenges in Word. Ample time will be spent practicing how to adjust documents, and participants will be guided through where to start and how to revise a document that they bring (such as syllabi, assignment descriptions, or letter templates).
Participants will leave with a revised document and simple steps for improving accessibility.
Session Materials
T Apr 5 1:00- 2:30pm (Online via Zoom)
Facilitators: Bhumikaben Bergman (Web Services), Pietrina Probst (Student Access & Disability Services), Tyler Roeger (CETL)
In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss the need to make Microsoft PowerPoint slides accessible for students and for the ECC community and demonstrate the most common accessibility challenges in PowerPoint. Ample time will be spent practicing how to adjust slides, and participants will be guided through where to start and how to revise a slideshow that they bring.
Participants will leave with a revised slideshow and simple steps for improving accessibility.
Session Materials
T Sept 7 2:00- 3:00pm (Online via Zoom)
Facilitator: Ginger Dewey (ReadSpeaker)
Come learn how the ReadSpeaker tool in our Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system can help all students engage with their materials, increase their vocabulary, take notes, and reduce their screen burnout. This workshop will cover several of the accessibility features in both webReader and docReader.
Using ReadSpeaker to Boost Student Access in D2L Session Recording
M Oct 25 3:00- 4:15pm (Online via Zoom)
Facilitators: Bhumikaben Bergman (Web Services), Pietrina Probst (Student Access & Disability Services), Tyler Roeger (CETL)
In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss the need to make pre-recorded videos and synchronous online video sessions accessible with captions for students and for the ECC community. Ample time will be spent demonstrating where to start and how to add captions and transcripts.
Making Videos Accessible Workshop Slides
Using Captions on Zoom and on YouTube Workshop Recording
M Nov 14 3:00- 4:15pm (Online via Zoom)
Facilitators: Bhumikaben Bergman (Web Services), Pietrina Probst (Student Access & Disability Services), Tyler Roeger (CETL)
In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss the need to make materials created with Google Documents and Google Slides presentations accessible for students and for the ECC community and demonstrate the most common accessibility challenges in Google Docs and Slides. Ample time will be spent practicing how to adjust materials, and participants will be guided through where to start and how to revise a document that they bring (such as syllabi, assignment descriptions, handbooks, meeting minutes, instruction sheets).
Participants will leave with a revised document and simple steps for improving accessibility.
Making Google Docs and Slides Accessible Workshop Slides
Making Google Docs and Slides Accessible Workshop Recording