Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs we jump into the semester, it’s time to take a moment and look back at the accessibility resources available to you! Over the summer, we focused on a subset of accessibility topics that are most relevant to what you’ll encounter through your work, but please remember that this is not an exhaustive list. Many of these items are assisted by the Canvas Accessibility Checker, but there are a few things that the checker doesn’t address. Let’s jump in! Canvas Accessibility Checker The Accessibility Checker is one of the most useful features that Canvas has added. With this checker, you can scan your entire course and get back a list of all the accessibility concerns it’s identified – and have a quick way to…
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Accessibility Focus: Alt Text
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn our last post, we covered how to properly create accessible tables. Today, we’re talking about a more common accessibility issue that can be annoying or at least very specific to deal with – alt text. What is alt text? Alt text provides a description of an image for screen readers so users who can’t see the image can understand what the image is and how it’s used in your content. If you leave the alt text field blank (or if it’s filled with a basic file name like image.jpg or figure1.png), the user will miss out on understanding the image and how it relates to your content because the screen reader will just relate what is (or isn’t) in the alt text field. What needs alt text? It’s easy to say,…
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Accessibility Focus: Tables
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the summer, we explored some different accessibility concerns, how to fix them, and how Canvas can help. But there’s some things that need a little more attention before we jump into the school year – tables and alt text. Today, we’ll be chatting about tables! Accessibility for tables is fairly straightforward, but there are several details to watch out for. Pay attention to text accessibility rules When entering data in your table, you need to make sure that the different text styles you use can still be understood by screen readers. In tables, the most important text accessibility concerns are about bold/italics/underline and use of color. Use the defined row/column header styles Row and column headers are important for…
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Transform Your Teaching: AI Literacy – Lessons Learned
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIs there a single definition for AI Literacy? How are the changes in AI Literacy affecting workforce literacy? What can be done to rebuild the erosion of trust caused by the boom of Generative AI? Join Rob and Jared as they reflect and consider the major takeaways from our series titled “AI Literacy.” View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: AI Literacy and Connection with Chris Cummings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow do we keep humans in the loop? How does trust factor into Generative AI usage? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Chris Cummings (Senior Manager at Grammarly for Education) about the importance of human-to-human connection with Generative AI in education. View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: AI Literacy, Trust, and Transparency with Ben Sondgeroth
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat framework can faculty use to communicate transparency about GAI usage in their classrooms? How can faculty keep students accountable for their usage of GAI and still maintain trust? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Ben Sondgeroth (Lead Regional Educational Technology Coordinator at the Learning Technology Center of Illinois). View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: AI Literacy and the Changing Landscape with Eric Alvarado
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow is the educational landscape changing as a result of GAI? What do faculty and students need to do to adjust and adapt? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Eric Alvarado (AVP for Digital Strategy at St. John’s University). View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: AI Literacy and Workforce Readiness with Dr. Chris Prokes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow is Sinclair increasing AI Literacy among their faculty, staff and students? What strategies will enable institutions to equip their students for the workforce? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Dr. Chris Prokes (Director of the AI Excellence Institute at Sinclair Community College). View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: AI Literacy and Training the Future Workforce with Dr. Monique Ross
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow has Generative AI made an impact on teaching and learning at a major university? Join Rob and Jared as they discover how Ohio State is preparing their graduates to be AI-fluent with Dr. Monique Ross (Associate Professor in the Engineering Education Department at The Ohio State University). View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: AI Literacy and the Necessity of Critical Thinking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat does it mean to “think critically?” What role does developing critical thinking play in developing AI literacy? Why is it so important to train students to apply critical thinking to AI outputs? Join Rob and Jared as they discuss the importance of critical thinking. View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!