Accessibility

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.

Join Mizzou Online for a 10-day email challenge designed to strengthen your digital accessibility skills, one small, achievable step at a time. Each day, you'll receive a short "mission" focused on a key area of accessibility in Canvas and common teaching materials. 

Over the course of the challenge, you'll learn how to:

• Streamline your course materials and set accessibility priorities.
• Use plain language, headings, and lists to support all learners. 
• Add descriptive links and alternative text to images. 
• Ensure color contrast, captions, and tables meet accessibility standards. 
• Check accessibility using built-in tools and improve your Ally course score. 

How it works:

You'll receive one mission per day for 10 days. Each mission includes clear steps and links to quick tutorials. 

Earn your badge:

Participants who complete all 10 challenges and share a screenshot of their Ally score before starting and after finishing to teachingonline@missouri.edu will earn the Digital Accessibility Challenge Badge from Mizzou Online. 

Why join:

Accessibility isn't just a compliance requirement; it's a civil right and a cornerstone of quality course design. This challenge helps you take practical, meaningful action to make your online teaching more learner centered.

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.