Everyone is flipping out over this new, interactive element that can be easily added to courses using the DesignPLUS Sidebar. Flip Cards are currently available as a Beta feature in the Sidebar, and will be available to all users as of March 6th. To learn more about this new feature, refer to the DesignPLUS User Guide.
Our accessibility assistant for Canvas – UDOIT Advantage – has received a significant update today, which includes a customizable, interactive accessibility scorecard that measures the state of accessibility within and across your Canvas courses. Additionally, new reports are available at both the course and account levels to help measure progress made on your accessibility journey.
UDOIT Admin users will now see the Scorecard at the account level, as well as new settings to turn on the Scorecard at the course level when your institution is ready to do so. Here are some ways you can learn more:
If you’d like to discuss these new features further, please Request a Customer Success meeting.
We’d like to remind all ReadyGO customers that the Beta version of the much-anticipated new ReadyGO is now available for you to install. Getting started during the beta phase means a waived implementation fee and more time to discover all the valuable new features! Speaking of which, ReadyGO Reports are coming soon, to include the ability to see aggregate completion data for Checklists across all the courses a checklist is assigned to.
Additionally, we’ve been adding helpful new articles to our Knowledge Base to help you get the most from this powerful new version of ReadyGO, including use cases that map the functionality to your goals.
To arrange your installation of the NEW ReadyGO, please reach out to your account manager.
In this comprehensive training video, we walk you through mastering DesignPLUS customizations for Canvas. Learn how to tailor your courses with custom themes, content blocks, snippets, and more to create a cohesive, engaging learning environment for educators and designers.
You can also access the Guide as a webpage here.
The University of Denver (DU) has prioritized a holistic approach to course design and accessibility, benefiting instructional designers, faculty, and students. By focusing on quality design practices, DU has streamlined processes, elevated student engagement, and fostered a sense of ownership among faculty. Join us as we delve into the specific strategies and tools that have contributed to DU’s success, providing valuable insights for anyone seeking to enhance their online course design and delivery.
This month’s Design Matters topic focused on the value of consistency in course design, and what the research says about the impact it can make on learners. Read the Design Matters Digest article here and access the webinar recording below:
Don’t miss our forthcoming Design Matters LIVE! webinars, which you can register for here.
Our semi-annual Customer Gathering will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, from 10am – 1pm Mountain Time. We’re still working on the agenda, but as always, we will ensure it is packed with valuable content AND structure it in a way that you can join for the portions that are of interest to you. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have ideas for topics that you’d like to see us cover!
Wishing you positive trends in all your accessibility reports,
The Cidi Labs Team
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