Reading Time: 6 minutesWe’ve now covered all the ways that Canvas can help make sure your course meets accessibility guidelines with their new Accessibility Checker. While that is a great resource, there’s still a few other things you need to know about. But don’t worry! We’ve compiled those (and reminders for the elements that Canvas does help with) into a handy checklist. This checklist is divided into a couple different sections to help you quickly reference the different parts when building or reviewing a course: text element structure, images/non-text content, use of color, pre-recorded video & audio, and other best practices. Let’s dive into each of these! Note: This checklist follows WCAG 2.1 A/AA guidelines, but it does not contain absolutely everything presented in those…
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Transform Your Teaching: Stirring Motivation – Lessons Learned
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow important is it to balance autonomy and provide guardrails? Why is it so important for instructors to build relationships with their students? Join Rob and Jared as they reflect on our series and consider the major takeaways from our series “Stirring Motivation.” View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: Designing Autonomy-Supportive Learning Environments with Dr. Chantal Levesque-Bristol
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHow does Dr. Aelterman’s Teaching Compass apply to the higher education context? How do students respond to choice within boundaries? Could a hyflex approach be used to stir student motivation? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Dr. Chantal Levesque-Bristol (Professor of Education Psychology & Executive Director of the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University). View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: Student Perspectives on Life Outside the Classroom
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat are the greatest challenges for students to stay motivated in class? How do personal habits and social influences shape their drive? How are the core ideas of Self-Determination Theory reflected in real student experiences? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with two students about their lives outside of class, which affects their motivation. View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!
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Transform Your Teaching: Life Outside the Classroom with Dr. Michele Worley
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat are some stressors that could influence a student’s motivation to be active in a course? How can instructors help students acclimate to higher education? How can an instructor connecting on a personal level influence student motivation? Join Rob and Jared as they chat with Dr. Michele Worley (Assistant Professor of Education at Liberty University). View a transcript of this week’s episode. Podcast links Resources Chat with us!