The following information was taken from the Canvas Course Import or Copy and Hypothesis page created by Hypothesis. Depending on how an assignment was configured, Hypothesis readings in a Canvas course that’s been imported or copied from a previous term may need additional attention before they work correctly in the…
Headings Headers are an essential organizational tool; they help students better understand the main points of each section and allow your students to skim the page. In addition, headings define the structure of the document or content page. Headings are necessary so students using screen readers can navigate through content….
The Course Merge Request Form was created so instructors could request that multiple sections of a course be combined into a single course shell in Canvas.Note: If you are requesting multiple merges, please submit a separate submission per request. Most requests are processed within 24 hours unless submitted over the…
Note: All accessibility features mentioned below might not be applicable to your PowerPoint. Please read through the checklist and apply the accessibility requirements where necessary. Additionally, be sure to use the built-in Accessibility Checker and to check the reading order of the slides. PowerPoint Accessibility Features The aim of the…
Note: All accessibility features mentioned below might not be applicable to your Word document. Please read through the checklist and apply the accessibility requirements where necessary. Word Accessibility Features The aim of the list below is that you can answer each question as it pertains to your current Word file…
When a student requests accommodations for a disability, faculty receive an email with information about the types of accommodations that must be provided. Faculty may work with support units, such as DASS, to determine how those accommodations happen in their specific class contexts. This document includes some answers to frequently…
Properly formatted hyperlinks help students scan for important information and identify outside resources. When a screen reader identifies a hyperlink, it states ‘link’ so it is best to avoid using “link” or “link to” in your hyperlinked text. Screen readers can also make a “Links list” that allows users to…
The following page was created to highlight the process for adding paragraph and list styles to items such as Announcements, Pages, Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussion boards/posts in Canvas. Adding Paragraph Styles The title of each Canvas Content item is the Heading Level 1 (H1), so the styles within the ‘Paragraph…
The following page was created to highlight the importance of text formatting which includes using paragraph styles, list styles, and adding hyperlinks, but, more specifically how to modify content within the Rich Content Editor (RCE) in Canvas for items such as Announcements, Pages, Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussion boards/posts. While this…
It is important that each link has meaningful text describing the purpose of the link without relying on the surrounding text. While it is important to be descriptive it is also important to keep links as concise as possible. Screen readers already inform users that they have encountered a link…
