COURSE SHELL
Make your LMS inclusive.
Whether you use Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, or another Learning Management System, there are basic accessibility best practices we can use to ensure we’re creating a course that is inclusive and supports our students’ learning.
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5 FIXES
If you’re not sure where to start, then start here!
While there are many best practices to get your LMS in gear, I’ve found that these 5 fixes likely address most of the accessibility issues in your course shells.
See the tutorials below on:
Font
Abbreviations
Color
Links
Videos
EXAMPLE
See the difference in accessibility (and clarity of information) by comparing these “identical” course shell/web pages.
Video Tutorial
5 Simple ADA Fixes for Course Shells
WEB TUTORIALS
Abbreviations
- Avoid common abbreviations (e.g., “pts.” versus “points”) as some screen readers may struggle to read them. See the above video for more information.Choosing the Right Font