Learn about the research behind accessible Canvas course design and discover strategies for creating inclusive, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
This collection of research-backed articles combines educational research with real-world examples and actionable recommendations. Explore topics such as proactive accessibility, institution-wide accessibility initiatives, faculty engagement, accessible course design, common accessibility myths, and time-saving accessibility workflows.
Available as both an accessible flipbook and PDF download.
Learn about the research behind effective Canvas course design and get practical strategies to create engaging, accessible, and consistent learning experiences.
This 40-page guide combines learning science with real-world examples and actionable recommendations. Read about topics such as course navigation, content organization, cognitive load, visual design, learner engagement, and scalable design standards.
Available as both an accessible flipbook and PDF download.
At Cidi Labs, we recognize accessibility work as a journey, not a destination. While “True North” in accessibility work remains the same–that accessible courses are good for all learners–each institution is on a unique path to creating and delivering quality, accessible learning experiences for their learners.
Regardless of your next desired destination, our hope is to share some practical guidance that enables you to take an easier, less-stress path on your journey to more accessible Canvas courses. We’ve broken down the complex accessibility journey into five key strategies to simplify your trek.
You can also access the Guide as a web page.
We know that there are an endless number of ways that you can continue to improve the methods and outcomes for enhancing the level of accessibility in your online courses.
That’s why we recently held a panel discussion featuring three accessibility champions who shared the strategies, tips, and most helpful lessons learned in their institutions’ accessibility journeys. This white paper provides a summary of the wealth of knowledge and experience that was shared in this lively discussion.
DesignPLUS is a powerful set of tools that make it easy to create and style highly polished and engaging Canvas courses — without any advanced technical skills.
Putting DesignPLUS into the hands of faculty can greatly extend its value and impact, but doing it successfully requires thought and planning.
That’s why we gathered the Cidi Labs customer community to share tips, tricks, and strategies for rolling out DesignPLUS to faculty at their institutions.
Learn more about the five key strategies we distilled from the advice and wisdom of those who paved the road to success.
This white paper explores the importance of visual design in online courses, including some compelling before and after examples.
If you’re using DesignPLUS, then you already know what a difference good visual design can make, and we’d love it if you shared our white paper with a colleague who would find it interesting!
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