Module 1 | Canvas | Overview

Overview 

When faculty think about designing an accessible, digital course environment, it can be reassuring to know that the platform hosting the course content also shares a strong commitment to accessibility. 

Canvas by Instructure is dedicated to ensuring an accessible and pleasant experience to all users, regardless of disability. This is a key element of the Canvas software.  

 

By the end of Module 1, you will be introduced to the following elements of accessible Canvas content creation:

  • Images
  • Hyperlinks
  • Styles and Headings
  • Color and Contrast
  • Tables
  • Media (audio and video)

 

Building your content natively in Canvas is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to present your content. The tools in the Canvas Rich Content Editor will help you ensure the content you create meets accessibility compliance standards.

The following pages provide guidelines for the accessibility of your materials in each of the areas outlined in Section D of the OEI Rubric, the ADA Evaluation Checklist Download ADA Evaluation Checklist, and the Canvas Course Evaluation Checklist. As you review the content please consider how accessibility will inform the selection of your educational materials. 

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