# Why do I need to pay attention to accessibility? Accessibility ensures that all of your students are able to access your course materials and use them as needed. Legally, FSU is required to have both internal and external departmental materials be fully accessible so that everyone is able to access and use these mat...
Florida State University is committed to maintaining a fully accessible online learning environment. Please find our accessibility statements and privacy policies below. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: [Accessibility Statements][1] [Privacy Policies][2] ## **Ac...
For the best online learning experience, please keep the technical recommendations in this article in mind. To skip down to the specific information you are looking for, use the following links: * [General Technology Recommendations][1] * [Canvas Recommendations][2] * [Zoom Recommendations][3] ## General...
When creating a new content page in Canvas, you do not have to start from scratch - you can use Cidi Lab Design Tools to select a template to work from. Using Design Tools templates also helps to make your content pages more accessible. ## Navigate to the course and content page that you would like to work in _If you...
![Decorative image: Bb Ally Logo][1] ## What is Ally? Blackboard Ally is a tool that works within Canvas to help instructors ensure course content is accessible to all users. It scans pages, documents, images, and more, providing each item with an accessibility score and options for how to remediate if necessary. ...
![][1] You can use Design Tools to improve your course site's accessibility by adding a "module table of contents" option to any item in a module that uses the [rich content editor][2]. This way, students can switch quickly and easily between module items without having to navigate back to the Modules page. We recomme...
Choosing the most appropriate file format for Canvas course content will enable your students to access materials regardless of their digital platform or location, or if they have any type of disability. Below is a list of best practices for various file formats. Use these quick links to skip to a particular article s...
**_If you want to provide **_scanned pages of a book chapter or journal article, we strongly recommend that you provide your students with a digitized version of the book instead of a scan. [Electronic Course Reserves][1] are available and can be shared with students via Canvas and FSU Libraries. For assistance, please...
[![CiDi Labs Design Tools Icon][1]][2] [Design Tools Accessibility Statement][3] [Design Tools Privacy Policy][4] CiDi Labs Design Tools can help take your Canvas course design and accessibility to the next level! You can use Design Tools anywhere that you would use the rich content editor (content pages, the Syllab...
_Cidi Labs Design Tools gives instructors the ability to easily check the accessibility of their content pages._ ## Start by navigating to the page that you want to check 1. Select **Pages** on your course navigation menu. 2. Click on the name of the page you want to check. 3. Press the **Edit **button on the t...
