JCCC Accessibility Training Plans
Accessibility Thursdays: Open Lab
Join the EdTech Center in RC 245 every Thursday from 1 pm to 3 pm to enhance the accessibility of your Canvas courses!
Each session will begin with a 30-minute tutorial on a specific accessibility topic, followed by open lab time where you can work on your course and ask questions. Whether you use the computers in the lab or bring your own laptop, you’ll have the support you need to address accessibility concerns.
Schedule:
March 27 – Getting Started with the Accessibility Report
- Learn how to interpret the accessibility report in Canvas to get started making improvements in your courses.
- Getting Started with the Accessibility Report Video
- Getting Started with the Accessibility Report PowerPoint
April 3 – Structuring Documents for Universal Design for Learning
- Discover best practices for organizing documents to enhance readability and navigation.
- Universal Design & Accessibility PowerPoint
April 10 – Adding Alternative Text to Images
- Understand the importance of alt text and how to effectively add it to images in Canvas.
- Alternative Text PowerPoint
- Adding Alt Text to Images in Canvas Video
April 17 – Remediating PDF Files
- Explore techniques for making PDF files accessible to all users.
- Remediating PDF Files PowerPoint
- Accessible Math Editor: Word – This article is from the Perkins School for the Blind. It has a video and information on how to use the Word Math Editor to make accessible content. They recommend leaving documents as Word files (not PDF files).
April 24 – Creating Accessible PowerPoints
- Learn how to design PowerPoint presentations that are accessible and engaging.
May 1 – Accessible Tables and Graphs
- Gain insights into creating tables and graphs that are easy to understand and navigate.
May 8 – Captioning Videos in Yuja
- Get hands-on experience with adding captions to videos using Yuja.
May 15 – Adding Audio Descriptions to Videos
- Learn how to enhance video accessibility by adding audio descriptions. Learn tips for how to record videos that include these descriptions up-front so you do not need to remediate them later.
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your course accessibility and ensure all students can fully engage with your content. We look forward to seeing you there!
Feel free to contact the EdTech Center if you need any further assistance or additional information.