There are simple steps faculty can take to make their course materials more accessible and user-friendly. Most of these steps can be performed using software that you already have installed on your computer!
So, what can you do?
Making Videos Accessible
- Be sure your videos have captions!
- Choose videos from accessible repositories.
- Use Kaltura to record/upload your own videos.
Making Word Documents Accessible
- Use the built-in accessibility checker.
- Use heading styles to organize your document.
- Provide alt-text descriptions for graphics.
Making PowerPoint Presentations Accessible
- Use the built-in accessibility checker.
- Make your slide titles unique.
- Create tables and graphics using SmartArt.
Making PDF Files Accessible
- Avoid scanning documents.
- Link directly to articles in library databases.
- Use the accessibility checker in Adobe Acrobat.
Making Content in myCourses Accessible
- Provide alt-text descriptions for graphics.
- Make hyperlinks descriptive.
- Clear the formatting of copy/pasted text.