Immerse yourself into the essentials of inclusive education by mastering the creation of  accessible content for all learners within Canvas (the Learning Management System supported by the UM System). This sprint covers the importance of digital accessibility, the core skills needed to achieve it, and practical applications for Canvas course pages and multimedia. You will leave with the ability to conduct thorough accessibility checks and address any identified issues, paving the way for a learning environment that is welcoming and accessible to every student.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain why digital accessibility matters.
• List the core skills of digital accessibility.
• Apply those core skills when creating Canvas pages, VoiceThreads, and Panopto lectures.
• Plan for digitally accessible Zoom sessions.
• Use available accessibility checkers to find and correct accessibility barriers in Canvas.