Inclusion

The inclusion category centers on creating an inclusive and equitable online learning environment. Faculty participants acquire the knowledge and skills to design accessible and diverse content, promote equity among students, and ensure that all learners have equal access to educational resources and opportunities.

Accessibility guides

These accessibility guides have been developed by Missouri Online to assist instructors who are creating accessible content in their courses.

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Affordable & open educational resources

By including a variety of instructional materials and alternative means to access those materials, instructors meet the needs of diverse learners.

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Sprint at a glance: Plain language writing

Plain language refers to clear, concise, and easily understandable communication that prioritizes accessibility without sacrificing depth or complexity of ideas.

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Universal design for learning (UDL)

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for curriculum development that gives all students equal opportunities to learn.

Accessibility & inclusion webinars & trainings

Academic Technology Vendor Hosted VoiceThread

New VoiceThread Overview

Date: Tue, Jul 30, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

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In this session, participants will see a full tour of the new VoiceThread interface. We will review the changes to the media player, including jump commenting, bulk actions, and the “one conversation” setting. We will also see the improved VoiceThread homepage and learn how to access assignments.

Academic Technology Bootcamp Canvas

Canvas Overview

Date: Mon, Aug 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM

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This session covers the basics of setting up your Canvas course shell. Topics covered in this session include:

Account & Notifications Settings
Editing the Course Navigation Menu
Understanding the difference between Modules, Pages, and Files
Basics of using Discussions
Assignments and Grades
Editing the Syllabus
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Academic Technology Bootcamp VoiceThread

VoiceThread Overview

Date: Tue, Aug 6, 2024
Time: 09:00 AM - 09:55 AM

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VoiceThread is a tool that allows you to have a conversation around a piece of media. In this training you will learn how to create VoiceThreads and then add them to your Canvas course as lessons or assessments. Topics covered in this session include: