Summary
This article is aimed at providing you with a comprehensive information and toolkit on how to create an accessible, inclusive online learning course in Canvas. These resources include vendor-provided guides and checklists for using Canvas’s built-in accessibility features, such as the Accessibility Checker and options for granting extra time or attempts on quizzes, alongside Anthology Ally tools for improving content accessibility through real-time feedback and course accessibility reports. Along with these resources below you will also find a complementing UHCL-specific training materials, including crash courses, recorded sessions, and interactive lessons that offer practical, hands-on strategies for leveraging Ally in your Canvas courses effectively. Utilizing all of these information and resources together can be a powerful tool for instructors to utilize and implement for the purpose of ensuring they meet accessibility standards, accommodate diverse learner needs, and uphold UHCL’s commitment to high-quality, equitable education.
Environment
Canvas
Content
Vendor (Instructor Canvas) Resources
UHCL-Specific Resources
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On behalf of OIT’s Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) team, we hope this tutorial is useful. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions related to this procedure, please contact our colleagues in OIT’s Support Center to have a help ticket created and assigned to the IDT team. You may contact the Support Center via email (supportcenter@uhcl.edu) or by telephone (281.283.2828). Once we receive your inquiry, a member of the IDT team will contact you as quickly as resources permit.