Join Learning Technologies on Wednesday, November 19th to learn how you can “level up” the accessibility of your courses and documents! We’ll be offering sessions on making the most out of tools you already use like Microsoft Office, YuJa, and Blackboard to enhance accessibility as well as covering some accessibility fundamentals. Stop by our open lab (1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. in SRC 3013) to get assistance or ask questions related to accessibility issues.
Introduction to Digital Accessibility
9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. on Zoom
Designed for anyone new to accessibility, this workshop offers a practical overview of digital accessibility, laying the foundation for inclusive design. We’ll cover core concepts relating to disability and assistive technologies, demonstrate common barriers students face online, and explore how ADA Title II relates to your role. We’ll also cover high-impact techniques you can use right away to ensure your content is accessible to your audience.
Getting Started Creating Accessible Documents
10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. on Zoom
Nearly every COD employee will need to share a document. This might be an email attachment, a course syllabus uploaded to Blackboard, or a PowerPoint presentation from your kickoff session. Ensuring that your content is accessible is a great way to build meaningful connections through care. You’ve spent time making sure that your message delivers the intended meaning or content, but it’s also important that all people who need or want that content can access it. Employing a few simple steps when creating a document can help to make sure your content is accessible to the greatest number of people.
Using YuJa to Create Accessible Video Content
11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. on Zoom
Captions make your videos more accessible and more effective for every student — captions can help all students stay focused, search video content, and learn more effectively. In this session, you’ll discover how easy it is to add and edit captions to your videos in YuJa. We’ll walk through auto-captioning, quick editing tools, and how to share your finished video in your course—all in just a few simple steps.
Intro to Accessible Content in Blackboard
2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. SRC 3013
Designed for educators new to accessibility, this workshop offers a practical overview of digital accessibility, laying the foundation for inclusive teaching. You’ll learn core concepts around disability, explore common barriers students face online, and understand how ADA Title II connects to everyday course design choices. With that context, we’ll transition into Blackboard and demonstrate easy first steps, such as structuring content, adding alt text, checking color contrast, and utilizing built-in accessibility tools.
