As we prepare for the start of the spring term, we want to share what you can do to help “weather-proof” your courses – in the event of a major snowfall or other extreme weather event.
The workshops below are part of a series that explores accessibility in teaching and learning to support UVic instructors with expanding inclusion and accessibility in their courses and curriculum.
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Content created with accessibility in mind can help you meet the needs of many diverse learners and improve their learning experiences. Creating accessible course content takes into account user interactions and visual design (e.g. font size, contrast, and...
At UVic, we’re moving towards becoming an access-centred institution, which requires all of us to prioritize accessibility in all that we do. This is critical, with one in five Canadians aged 15 years and older living with some form of disability. We can be proud that...
About this resource When you design sessions with accessibility in mind then more people will be able to participate and contribute meaningfully, and without experiencing barriers. Find tips to consider for before, during and after your session, for modalities that...
The list below represents important aspects of how Teaching Assistants (TAs) can incorporate more inclusive and accessible practices into their classes (online or face-to-face formats). Not all suggestions below may be applicable in all departments on campus. Please...
Familiar teaching strategies might look a bit different in a multi-access classroom, but they have the same underpinning.In a multi-access classroom, you can deliver a lecture to both in-room and remote students, synchronously. You can also engage students through...
Multi-access courses can provide students with flexibility in terms of accessing their courses. Since this format will be new for many students, this article provides tips and strategies for supporting students in a multi-access course and class.Course Culture Explain...
The Online Assessment Room (OAR) is a bookable Zoom invigilation service available to all instructors. The OAR is prioritized for students with academic accommodations, international students, and students experiencing short term absences (see criteria below). While...
National AccessAbility Week is May 30 – June 5th, 2021! Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation (LTSI) and the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) invite you to join in celebrating the meaningful contributions made by Canadians with disabilities and to recognize...
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We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.