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The Official Twitter of E-Learning & Instructional Technology @ PHSC. Serving faculty, students and staff.

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Apr 20
#Checkout our Web Accessibility Help section of EIT's website. It's jam packed with all info you need about the new update to Title II of the ADA! Explore: online.phsc.edu/support/acce… #accessinaction #ADAupdate @PHSCedu
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Graph equations using line graphs and discover even more advanced features in OneNote’s Math Assistant for accessible graphing! Learn more: support.microsoft.com/en-us/… #A11y4STEM #GAAD #accessiblegraphs
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Happy #GAAD! @Microsoft OneNote is a great place to gather all your digital notebooks in one place. OneNote also provides Math Assistant, which makes it easy to draw handwritten equations, and turn them into readable online text! support.microsoft.com/en-us/… #A11y4STEM
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Explore this resource on captioning videos with STEM content for a more accessible viewing experience. Discover tips for captioning equations, symbols, & STEM terms from @gotranscriptcom! gotranscript.com/en/blog/cap… #A11y4STEM #GAAD #videoaccessibility

Captioning STEM Lectures: Equations, Symbols, and Terminology (Glossary Template)

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#DYK that Canvas has a Math Equation Editor to make accessible equations for math and science?! Learn how easy it is to edit and create accessible equations for math and chemistry in Canvas! community.instructure.com/en… #A11y4STEM #GAAD #accessiblemath
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Explore this guide on integrating accessibility into online STEM courses from @IowaStateU. The guide on creating accessible data visualizations (graphs) is especially helpful! it.iastate.edu/guide-digital… #A11y4STEM #GAAD #accessiblegraphs
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The AEM Center at @CAST_UDL has an amazing resource for creating accessible STEM content. Discover tips for creating long image descriptions for complex graphs and accessible coding strategies for Computer Science. aem.cast.org/create/accessib… #A11y4STEM #GAAD

Creating Accessible STEM Materials - AEM Center

Learn how to minimize barriers to science, technology, engineering, and math content.

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STEM Education and programs are in high demand, so students need access to accessible STEM education. For this GAAD, check out these tips from @MitrLearning defining digital access for those in the STEM fields! mitrmedia.com/resources/blog… #A11y4STEM #GAAD

Creating Accessible STEM Content for Students with Special Needs

Discover effective strategies to design inclusive STEM education that empowers students with disabilities through universal design and assistive technology

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Get ready for Global Accessibility Awareness Day with EIT next week! Explore the tips to make your STEM learning more accessible! Follow the hashtag: #A11y4STEM to find the posts! #GAAD @gbla11yday
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The UDOIT Accessibility Assistant is where you want to start with ensuring your course’s accessibility. The EIT Team is asking that all Canvas courses have a scorecard reading of 85% or higher. Learn more from @CidiLabs: cidilabs.com/landing/udoit/ #designforall

UDOIT Advantage Accessibility Tool for Canvas | Cidi Labs

UDOIT Advantage from Cidi Labs is a Canvas accessibility tool that scans courses, identifies issues, and guides accessibility remediation.

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Providing accessibility info about the tech used in the course is a good practice! ✔️out how @Canvas_by_Inst is making learning a more pleasant experience for all. community.instructure.com/en… #designforall #accessibilitymatters
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Have you ever wondered about the accessibility elements in media players, such as YouTube? Learn more about keyboard controls, clear labelling, and captions. ✔️out more: w3.org/WAI/media/av/player/ #designforall #accessiblemedia

Media Players

Introduces considerations for providing a media player that supports accessibility.

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Planning accessible multimedia is important. These checklists from the Web Accessibility Initiative make it easy to assess your multimedia. ✔️out more: w3.org/WAI/media/av/planning… #designforall #accessibilitymatters #accessiblemedia

Planning Audio and Video Media

Helps you plan how to make audio and video media accessible, whether you are outsourcing it or creating it in-house.

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Making a video soon? Check out @Kaltura to create an accessible video with closed captions. Kaltura makes it extremely easy to request, add, and edit closed captions for your videos. Watch this how-to vid: learning.kaltura.com/media/H… #designforall #videoaccessibility

How to Edit Captions

In this video, I will demonstrate how to edit captions in the new Kaltura REACH integration captions Editor

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#DYK: 1 in 8 people in the US has a partial or total hearing loss? Captions and subtitles make it easier for them to participate in the video! Discover more about open vs closed captioning: accessiblyapp.com/blog/open-… #designforall #videoaccessibility

Leading Accessibility Widget for ADA & WCAG Compliance - Accessibly

Explore the differences between open and closed captions and understand their importance in accessibility.

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Check out this 2-minute video on adding and managing alt text in @Canvas_by_Inst! Watch: community.instructure.com/en… #designforall #accessibilitymatters
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Alt text provides a description of an image. This is required for all images that convey content! Not only does alt text help the visually impaired, but it can even help users who don’t have high-speed internet! Learn more: section508.gov/create/altern… #designforall #AltText

Authoring Meaningful Alternative Text

Learn how to write meaningful alternative text so images and other visual content are accessible to people who use screen readers and other assistive technology.

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Using color for emphasis on important info can make it tough for those who are blind or have low vision to understand the importance. Learn more about color contrast and conveying the meaning from @dallascollegetx : dallascollege.edu/about/acce… #designforall
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Appropriate Heading Styles helps readers understand the content relationship and quickly find sections to read, and is helpful to screen readers! Learn more: section508.gov/blog/accessib… #designforall #AccessibilityMatters

Accessibility Bytes No. 6: Document Headings

Do you know some people rely on content structure to navigate the information within a document?

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Readable font and font sizes are a must! When developing content online, use fonts that are simple and familiar. Discover more from @webaim webaim.org/techniques/fonts/ #designforall #AccessibilityMatters #fontstyle
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The Chunking Concept helps effectively design content to simplify and enhance the learner’s retention and understanding. Explore more from @elearnindustry elearningindustry.com/master… #designforall #AccessibilityMatters #chunking

Mastering Content Breakdown: Enhancing Learning Through Chunking

Explore the cognitive benefits of learning through chunking and discover practical strategies for Instructional Designers.

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