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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...
Supporting students with multi-access learning
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...
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...
National AccessAbility Week 2021
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...
Learning Technology Update | April 2021
Brightspace has a new “course level” accommodations tool guaranteed to be a time-saver, some additional Special Access options, and a new text editor coming over the summer. Zoom has a new release available on April 26th, 2021 with an immersive video background option. See Zoom release notes for comprehensive list of updates.
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