The physical space students occupy during an in-person exam can significantly impact their comfort, focus and overall performance. Exam environments aren’t “one size fits all”, space can be expanded or adjusted based on various factors. By proactively addressing...
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Breaking barriers: Responding to 7 common academic accommodations with accessible teaching strategies
We have compiled a list of frequent academic accommodations utilized by students at UVic and corresponding accessible teaching strategies that can be implemented during course design. For accessible and inclusive pedagogical course design, Universal Design for...
Universal Extended Time (UET): Expanding accessibility in timed assessments
Universal Extended Time (UET) is an access-centered assessment strategy that seeks to reduce access barriers created by time restricted assessments and increase overall accessibility for all students. Applying UET appropriately requires an accurate measurement of the...
Creating accessible course content
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...
Supporting accessible assessments
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...
Accessible meetings and events
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...
Accessibility in Higher Education
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...
Teaching in a multi-access room
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...
Online Assessment Room (OAR)
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...
How to add course level accommodations for quizzes using the Classlist tool in Brightspace
This feature lets instructors grant learners accommodations for extended time for tests/exams through the Classlist tool. Accommodations set up from the Classlist tool apply to all exams in the course that use the Quiz tool. For exams that use the Assignment...
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