Microsoft PowerPoint Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Video Resources * Text-based Resources * Further Resources Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Making Slides Accessible (02:29) Put your PowerPoint slide content in proper reading order so screen readers read it correctly for users with…
What types of Assignments are available in Canvas?
In this article: * Overview of Assignment Types * Further Resources Getting Started Managing Assignments Advanced Features Overview of Assignment Types Canvas provides a versatile range of assignment types designed to meet various instructional needs, whether you are collecting digital files, hosting d…
Check Contrast for Accessibility with Colour Contrast Analyser
In this article: * How to download and install the free Colour Contrast Analyser * How to use the free Colour Contrast Analyser * Contrast Ratio Making sure your documents follow guidelines for optimum contrast is helpful for all students but especially for those with visual impairments like color blindness. Good…
Hosting Videos in Canvas
In this article: * Embedding External Video Materials * Uploading/Recording Media Embedding External Video Materials Although you can hyperlink to existing video content on the web, embedding it within pages on your course site makes the experience a smoother one for students. You can easily link to or embed …
How to access Outcomes data on the course level
In this article: * How to enable Learning Mastery in your course * How to access Outcomes data * Further Resources Before you can access any data collected by the Outcomes you are using in your course, you will need to enable the Learning Mastery Gradebook in your course settings. If you already have Learning…
Canvas Miscellaneous FAQs
In this article: * Overview * Further Resources Overview Canvas is a remarkably robust Learning Management System that offers an extensive suite of tools designed to streamline your teaching and enhance the student experience. While many of its core functions are straightforward, this article highlights a spe…
Instructors: How to activate your Kaltura account in Canvas
In this article: * Authorize Kaltura from the Canvas Help menu * Authorize Kaltura from within one of your course sites * Further Resources Kaltura , our premier video upload service integrated with Canvas, isn't automatically available to new users. But fear not: it's available to everyone after a few simple s…
Accessibility Tips: Optimum Color Contrast
In this article: * How to Fix Contrast Issues * Tips for Good Contrast Choosing Fonts Choosing Colors * Further Resources * New to Ally? Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips for making course content more accessible. See the full …
Online Alternatives to In-Person Proctored Exams
In this article: * Open-book, take-home exams delivered and scored by Canvas * Canvas discussion forum assignments * Student papers and portfolios * Multimedia assignments * Online simulations and labs * General Resources for Alternative Assessment Strategies Although proctored exams are a common means of asse…
How to add hotspots to a Kaltura video
In this article: * Accessing your Kaltura video's editor * Inserting hotspots into your video * Using advanced settings with hotspots * Further Resources Kaltura offers a feature that allows you to add "hotspots" to your media items. These hotspots are in-video links to either external web resources (such as …
