Supporting Students
How do I ensure I share accessible content as I build courses in Canvas?
Delivering an accessible course is essential to providing a learning experience that meets the needs of all students. OIT's Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) developed an excellent Faculty Checklist for Accessible Content resource that is a great starting point. This document outlines document types that are most accessible, as well as recommendations for delivering accessible multimedia content. Consider joining the OHIO-DAN to learn more about accessible teaching and learning practices through regular conversations and resource sharing.
How can I support my students as they learn to navigate Canvas?
The easiest thing instructors can do is to let students know on or before the first day of class how to access course materials online. Consider sharing a link to Canvas to get students started and letting them know they can get technical support directly within Canvas 24/7 by visiting the "Get Help" menu.
Instructors can also leverage these student-facing resources to help communicate with their students. These resources require your OHIO ID to view. They are view-only, so you will need to either download the documents to your device or copy/paste the content into your own materials.
Additionally, you can let students know that a student orientation course, Passport to Canvas, is available to them. This training is self-guided and allows students to stop when they need a break and pick back up where they left off. It is a great way to get comfortable using Canvas.