Monday, November 27, 2023

Take advantage of the Quality Matters (QM) Accessibility and Usability Resource Site (AURS). This  free online course assists you in addressing key accessibility and usability concerns. Videos show step-by-step changes you can make to increase the accessibility of your course, examples highlight best practices, and articles provide additional information and resources.

 

Topics

Universal Design for Learning

Discover what you need to know about UDL and how it can assist you in creating accessible and usable content to meet the needs of varied learners.
 

Alternative Text

Find out why alternative text is an important principle in accessible web design and how you can use it to help all learners understand the meaning of the image used in your content.
 

Video Captions and Audio Descriptions

Uncover the specific steps that must be taken to make video content accessible.
 

Hyperlinks

Gain an understanding of how to set up links in the most accessible way possible in order to create accessible content.
 

Accessible MS Office products

Explore the basics of Microsoft product accessibility, including alternative text, document best practices and utilizing built-in accessibility checkers.
 

Readability: Color Choice and Contrast

Dive into the topics of readability and discover why color choice and contrast play a major role in creating accessible digital resources.
 

Accessible PDFs

Take your readability skills to the next level and learn more about how you can make PDFs accessible for your learners.
 

Accessible Design in Learning Management Systems

Learn how QM members are tackling accessibility issues in a variety of learning management systems, including Canvas, Blackboard and D2L-Brightspace.
 

Cognitive Accessibility

Increase your understanding of cognitive accessibility and uncover strategies to combat this common barrier to student success.
 

Student-Centered Teaching Practices

Discover design and pedagogical practices to help you foster a welcoming and respectful online learning community.
 

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Don't have a MyQM account? Create one by choosing “No, I am new here” on the login page. Follow the prompts to create your account. Be sure to select "University of Iowa Division of Continuing Education" when you create your QM account to gain access to additional member resources and discounts. Select “Workshop - Register” in the side navigation and choose “Register for Accessibility & Usability Resource Site” once you are logged into MyQM. The AURS course will be made available on your Dashboard in the QM Classroom after you log in.