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QM 8.5 Video and audio content in the course is accessible. (Very Important)

QM 8.5 Video and audio content in the course is accessible. (Very Important)

Implementing this standard is part of a broader commitment to humanizing online education, ensuring that all students, regardless of their physical or learning needs, have equal access to learning opportunities and resources.

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General Suggestions

  • Videos with audio have accurate text transcripts or synchronous captions. If there are no captions, an equivalent accessible option of multimedia content is available.

  • Videos that convey visual meaning have audio or text descriptions.

  • Alternatives for auditory or visual information are offered.

Faculty Development Opportunities

eCampus Faculty Development offers several professional development events that can be registered for in CampusGroups. Some specific recommendations that can assist in learning more about this subject include:

  • Introduction to Accessibility in Online Courses

  • Designing your Canvas Course to Support Accommodations Webinar

  • Using Ally to Identify Inaccessible Content and Improve the Accessibility of Your Online Courses Webinar

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