Accessibility

Did you know that nearly 48.5% of all "Not Met" marks in recent Quality Course Reviews stem from digital accessibility? The vast majority of these come down to just three recurring issues: image alternative text, heading structures, and table formatting. To help you clear this bottleneck efficiently, we are hosting a high-energy, 30-minute interactive workshop that skips the compliance lectures and focuses strictly on practical solutions.

The session is split into a "15 + 15" format: the first 15 minutes features rapid-fire live modeling on how to correctly format these elements using native tools in Canvas and Microsoft Office. The remaining 15 minutes is a live co-working lab where you can open one of your own "messy" Canvas pages, slide decks, or documents and fix it on the spot with instructional designers ready to help. You will walk away with a completed, QCR-ready course component. Grab your coffee, bring a document, and let's knock out these hurdles together!

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Ready to submit your course for review but feeling overwhelmed by "digital clutter" or accessibility scores? Preparation doesn't have to be a slog. This session is your masterclass in the QCR Toolkit—a suite of tools designed to do the heavy lifting for you.

We’ll start by using TidyUp to identify and purge unused files, then dive into Ally to get a birds-eye view of your course’s health. But we won’t stop at Canvas; we’ll also demonstrate how to use the "built-in" experts you already own:

• Microsoft Accessibility Checkers: Ensuring your Word docs and PowerPoints are screen-reader friendly before you upload.
• The Canvas Accessibility Checker: Catching formatting errors within your Pages and Assignments in real-time.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro: Navigating the "Accessibility Check" to make sure your PDFs aren't just images, but searchable, readable documents.

Learn the "quick wins" and "pro tips" that will move your Ally gauges from red to green and make your official review a breeze

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Ready to submit your course for review but feeling overwhelmed by "digital clutter" or accessibility scores? Preparation doesn't have to be a slog. This session is your masterclass in the QCR Toolkit—a suite of tools designed to do the heavy lifting for you.

We’ll start by using TidyUp to identify and purge unused files, then dive into Ally to get a birds-eye view of your course’s health. But we won’t stop at Canvas; we’ll also demonstrate how to use the "built-in" experts you already own:

• Microsoft Accessibility Checkers: Ensuring your Word docs and PowerPoints are screen-reader friendly before you upload.
• The Canvas Accessibility Checker: Catching formatting errors within your Pages and Assignments in real-time.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro: Navigating the "Accessibility Check" to make sure your PDFs aren't just images, but searchable, readable documents.

Learn the "quick wins" and "pro tips" that will move your Ally gauges from red to green and make your official review a breeze

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.

Why do we review? It’s more than just a "checkbox" for accreditation—it’s about creating a roadmap for student success. In this session, we’ll dive into the why behind the Quality Course Review (QCR) process. Discover how aligning your course with the 4 Pillars of Quality Design reduces student frustration, improves learning outcomes, and saves you time in the long run. Whether you’re a new instructor or a seasoned pro, learn how this collaborative process provides a fresh set of eyes to help your course shine.