November 20-22, 2019 There is still time to register for the 2019 Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Virtual Conference at one of ten Minnesota State campus hosting sites. AHG is a nationally recognized conference on Accessible Media, Universal Design and Assistive Technology. Minnesota State faculty and staff are invited to attend (at no charge) any or all of the live-streamed sessions […]
Evaluating and Repairing Word and PowerPoint Files – Part 1 Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 3-4:15 p.m. Recorded Presenter: Jonathan Whiting, Director of Training & Evaluation, WebAIM In this hands-on workshop, learn to evaluate and repair common accessibility issues in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Additional information available at the Evaluating and Repairing Word and Power Point Files – Part 1 breakout […]
The Digital Accessibility Awareness & Skill Development Series is open at no cost to all Minnesota State employees across the system. By learning tools and watching what others have done, faculty and staff can gain the confidence that their course or business work is creating usable materials, able to be accessed by all. The series will offer the following opportunities: […]
Wednesday, Sept. 18 | Noon – 1 p.m. | Webinar When creating or revising your course materials and content, are you using the built-in features of Word, PowerPoint, and Brightspace to ensure that your course materials and content are accessible? In this webinar, participants will review the important role faculty play in designing courses that are accessible. Participants will learn how […]
Faculty, are you interested in a professional development opportunity? Below are several self-paced options offered via the Online Learning Consortium. Giving Effective Feedback (Self-Paced): According to research, feedback on learning is a key factor for improving learning outcomes and student satisfaction. While giving effective feedback can help drive your students towards success in your course and help them to better […]