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Accessibility Checklist

Clean Up Unused Files

Check the Files section in Canvas for content that's not being used.

Download and save any files you want to keep but aren't using in the current course, then delete them from Canvas.

Obtain Accessible PowerPoints

Request accessible PowerPoint presentations from publishers. These are often available on their Instructor Resource sites.

Run Ally Course Accessibility Report

Use Ally within Canvas to generate an Accessibility Report for your course.

Pay attention to areas that need improvement and your overall accessibility score.

Run Canvas Accessibility Checker

Run the Accessibility Checker on your Canvas Course Pages.

Follow the provided suggestions to resolve basic accessibility issues.

Review and Update Images

Evaluate all images used in your course for copyright issues and alternative options.

Add Alt-Text tags to images in Canvas where necessary.

Check Microsoft Application Files

Use the Microsoft Accessibility Checker for Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files.

Apply the suggested changes to enhance accessibility.

Ensure Accessible Multimedia

Provide scripts for any original video content to your Instructional Design Consultant (IDC).

Submit videos to Vivo for captioning by a third-party vendor.

Opt for YouTube videos that come with accurate, pre-existing captions (avoid auto-generated captions).

Note: It's important to regularly review and update these steps to ensure the continued accessibility of your course content.

Applies teaching strategies that fit your learning environment, whether hybrid or fully online.

Develops learning objectives and align them with assessment strategies.

Promotes learner collaboration through group activities and communication tools.

Selects technologies best suited for diverse learning preferences.

Adapts instructional materials to your teaching methods and outcomes.

Provides professional development programs in emerging pedagogy and tech.

Navigates the State University System online course standards (QM).