The Forgotten Black Innovators of Ed Tech
Black History is vast and most of us are only taught a small fraction of it. This month ITG wants to highlight the work of black innovators in Ed Tech….
Canvas and AI
We are hearing a lot from faculty about AI, and wanted to let you know how Canvas is dealing with it. First, some refreshing news! They are NOT doing this:…
Not Sure How to Address AI in Your Syllabus?
Developments in AI are happening very rapidly. If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of drafting an explicit statement in your syllabus regarding the use of generative AI, Seaver College…
Demystifying the Canvas Link Validator
Broken links in Canvas are somewhat of an enigma. What exactly are broken links and where do they come from? How do we fix them (and prevent them in the future) so that students can access the things they need? Read on to find out!
Resources for Wrapping Up Your Semester
It’s (almost) a wrap! This semester is coming to an end, and ITG is here for you for those last few items on your to-do list before break. Final grading…
Text-to-speech accommodations: what are they, and why do they matter?
What is the true meaning behind the need for accommodations? What are they exactly, and why do they matter? There are many types of accommodations, but in this post we will focus on text-to-speech accommodations specifically. We hope this blog post can illuminate our process a bit, and shed some light on why working towards fulfilling text-to-speech accommodations is a win for all in the name of educational equity.
Are you taking advantage of backward design for your courses?
Backward design, also known as Understanding by Design (UbD), is a method for designing learning experiences that you have probably encountered before. Here’s a bite-sized refresher on one of today’s most ubiquitous educational theories.
Please Don’t Make ‘Fake Headers’
Check out this wonderfully short and informative video on how to make accessible headers in Canvas. Spoiler alert: Making a header is not the same as making the title bigger…
Resources on Accessibility in Canvas
Accessibility is a big subject, but we have lots of resources for you! For a broad overview of the hows and whys of accessibility, check out Digital Accessibility Resources at…
Simple Tips for Getting in the Habit of Creating Accessible Content from the Start, Part 2: Images and Visual Content Styling
In the previous post in this series, Simple Tips for Getting in the Habit of Creating Accessible Content from the Start, Part 1: Text-Based Content, I discussed some tips on…