by Mohammad Ahmed | Apr 10, 2023 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Events
According to a 2016 Campus Climate Survey, approximately 13 to 18% of UChicago students are living with a disability. Every student deserves an equal learning experience and must be able to access digital content, such as Canvas pages, PDFs, videos, and other...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Feb 7, 2023 | Accessibility, Events
In order to promote digital accessibility at UChicago, Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) is offering a rich array of workshops on different topics pertaining to accessibility and digital pedagogy. Below is a list of workshops that will be offered during the winter...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Sep 16, 2022 | Instructional design
Academic Technology Solutions (ATS) has upgraded the Poll Everywhere integration in Canvas. Poll Everywhere, a student response system, is used to promote discussion among students, quickly gauge their knowledge, and receive feedback instantaneously. By effectively...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Sep 16, 2022 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions
In the U.S. alone, 2.5 million students have learning disabilities – such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia – that can affect their learning and academic careers. As educational technology develops, more of these students are finding accommodations that can...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Jul 7, 2022 | Digital Accessibility, Events, Services
Thursday, May 19, was the 11th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), focusing on digital equality for the one billion people in the world living with a disability. Creating an accessible digital environment supports the full participation of all members of...
