Using Graphics in Online Courses
When used appropriately, graphics can be a powerful tool in your online course. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal, graphics provide a visual component to your instructional materials that can…
Multimedia Use
Universal Design for Learning: The Recognition Network
All students bring unique perspectives, approaches, experiences, preferences, learning styles, and, in some cases, disabilities to their courses. Addressing this wide variety of characteristics presents a considerable challenge for…
Designing Course Content for Screen Readers
One of the most common types of assistive technology in use today is the screen reader. Screen readers are software programs that people who have visual deficits use to convert…
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines at a Glance
This article outlines some of the things that anyone designing content for presentation on the Internet should keep in mind. Each of these tips will make it easier for all…
Improving Accessibility for All Users
To understand web content accessibility, it’s important to consider how disabled users access and navigate the online environment. There are five basic categories of disabilities that are considered in discussions…
Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism: Yes, Instructors Can Do It Too
Updated: 5/2/2019 Original publication: 11/2/2016 If you’ve taught even a single class, you’ve likely read or even written an academic honesty policy. Colleges and universities pay close attention to preventing…