Accessible Course Design in Canvas

Event Date & Time

Event Description

Online

Ensuring accessibility in your Canvas course is crucial for providing equal access and the best possible learning experience to all students, including those with disabilities. The recent Accessible British Columbia Act calls for proactive measures to create an accessible learning environment, particularly for students with disabilities. 

In this workshop, we’ll explore the key accessibility guidelines and share practical strategies for designing Canvas courses and content that accommodate diverse students. You will learn how to utilize Canvas features to design your courses more accessible.  

The session will start with a 60-minute presentation, followed by 30-minute drop-ins for extra support. During the drop-in, we will focus on your specific accessibility questions, and work with you and answer your questions. 

At the end of the session, participants will:

• Gain an understanding of essential accessibility principles and guidelines for major content type
• Learn to evaluate the accessibility of your course site and content within the context of Canvas
• Learn to utilize Canvas features that help create accessible courses
• Become aware of the services and support available at UBC

Facilitators:

• Bosung Kim, Educational Consultant: Learning Design, CTLT
• Namsook Jahng, Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
• AC Deger, Program Assistant, The Centre for Accessibility