1. Accessibility features in Learning Management Systems (Canvas)
Jess Thompson

2. Objectives
Demonstrate how an LMS (Canvas) can be used to apply the principles of Universal Design for Learning. Demonstrate tools to improve accessibility within the Canvas LMS. (These are ideas for you to pass on to faculty – don’t worry, there’s a handout.)

3. Universal Design for Learning
Multiple means of representation
The WHAT of learning (content)
Multiple means of action/expression
The HOW of learning (assessment)
Multiple means of engagement
The WHY of learning (motivation)

4. Multiple Means of Representation
Deliver content in multiple ways
Reinforce text with images, audio, videos
Use LMS to provide digital copies of materials
Provide captions/transcripts for media and alt-text for images
Help students identify key ideas, concepts, and patterns by chunking material

5. Multi Means of Rep in Canvas
Chunk with Modules
Supplement Text

6. Example #1
Multiple Means of Representation in Canvas

7. Multiple Means of Action/Expression
Allow students different ways to interact and demonstrate their knowledge:
Remove unnecessary navigation buttons
Avoid restricting/blocking access to materials
Offer multiple types of assessment
Balance quizzes/exams with writing, discussion, projects
Use multiple question types within quizzes/exams

8. Multi Means of Action in Canvas
Submission Types
Question Types

9. Video demo of ESL “Quiz”
Example #2
Video demo of ESL “Quiz”
Quiz introduces vocabulary and the variety of question types allow students different ways to practice and apply vocabulary.
Multiple Means of Action/Expression in Canvas

10. Multiple Means of Engagement
Emphasize choice and relevance
Give students options to choose from
Multiple prompts to select from
Multiple formats
Open format entirely (if possible)
Different readings (jigsaw activities)
Give options for assignments, drop lowest grade

11. Multi Means of Engagement in Canvas
Multiple Options
Assignment Groups

12. ALLY: Accessibily in Canvas
Ally integrates into Canvas in order to scan and flag accessibility problems.
Identifies problematic files
Explains problem and how to fix it
Converts to accessible versions
Provides institutional report
Demo course

13. Hope you memorized all. of. this.
Just kidding… there’s a handout: AccessPractices

14. Questions?