Practical Advice for New Accessibility Standards, Session 1: Accessible Canvas

In this dynamic session, we’ll explore why accessibility matters in your courses and how it can transform the learning experience for all courses, whether you are teaching face to face or online. Discover the secrets to creating a consistent layout that enhances navigation and learn how to effectively use headings to structure your content. We’ll explore the essentials of alt text for images, crafting meaningful hyperlinks, and ensuring color contrast that is easy on the eyes. Plus, we’ll tackle cognitive load and how to simplify your course materials for better comprehension. Bring questions or ideas about your Canvas course, we will have some time for questions or hands-on practice. Get ready to make your Canvas courses more inclusive and engaging! Registration is required.