by Thomas Keith | Apr 11, 2024 | Accessibility, Instructional design, Panopto, Services, Universal Design for Learning
Accessibility (commonly abbreviated as a11y) is a vital consideration that should be at the forefront of all your course materials. As of April 9, 2024, Panopto, the University of Chicago’s video management system, has introduced updates that make it easier for you to...
by Thomas Keith | Apr 1, 2024 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Events, GAAD, Services, Universal Design for Learning
The Center for Digital Accessibility (CDA) will host several events in April and May to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which is Thursday, May 16. Visit the CDA website for our full GAAD agenda. As part of our celebration, we will applaud people...
by Mohammad Ahmed | Feb 26, 2024 | Accessibility, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Universal Design for Learning
What is UDL? UDL, or Universal Design for Learning, is a framework for teaching and learning that aims to provide access to all students, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, or learning styles. According to the Center for Applied Special Technology...
by Sarah McDaniel | Oct 11, 2023 | Events, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Universal Design for Learning
This three-part series explores a wide range of digital tools and pedagogical strategies that support writing instruction. Over these three posts, we will consider a diverse array of writing-related goals and instructional contexts from across the disciplines. This...
by Sarah McDaniel | Sep 7, 2023 | Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, Events, Instructional design, Pedagogy, Services, Universal Design for Learning
This post offers a pedagogical and technical grounding for accessible and inclusive syllabus (re-)design using digital tools. To explore these topics and tools at greater length, consider registering for the upcoming ATS workshop Accessible and Inclusive Digital...