The first annual FIU Online All Access Day took place in Spring to help faculty increase accessibility in their online courses. The event took place on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). This inaugural event offered faculty members one-on-one Zoom sessions or in-person tutorials at the Modesto Maidique, Biscayne Bay, and Engineering Center campuses. “As our […]
FIU, along with 113 universities worldwide, participated in the annual 24-hour Fix Your Content Day challenge May 20th to identify solutions in providing a more accessible online learning environment. With digital sources of information now a vital everyday way of life, it has never been more important for such information to be accessible to everyone. […]
In our continued commitment to providing students an inclusive learning environment, FIU is participating in the nationwide Fix Your Content Challenge on Thursday, May 20th, 2021. On that day, we are asking all faculty to use Ally to identify and fix course content to meet accessibility standards. Ally is an accessibility tool that is integrated […]
In FIU’s continued commitment to providing students an inclusive learning environment, FIU Online is pleased to announce “Accessibility and Support” webinars that will provide faculty teaching in FIU Online supported courses training, guidance, and resources on how to create accessible course content and leverage technology to ensure accessibility. Course Content Accessibility: Ally Tool As outlined […]
This webinar was presented by the Online Quality Manager at FIU Online, Jessica Rodriguez, who highlighted the importance of subject matter experts and instructional designers creating accessible online content with strategies that provide the best learning experience for all learners. Instant Replay: Collaborate to Comply – Supporting Students with Disabilities In Fall 2020, we had […]
What Is Accessibility? Most likely you’ve heard about web accessibility. You may be aware of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at FIU. You probably have received a notification about a student in your course who needs accommodations. However, accessibility encompasses more than extending deadlines or allowing extra time for exams – the most common accommodations […]
A benefit of online courses is the ability of instructors and students to access content from wherever and whenever they have internet access. This opens up the range of students who have access to educational material as they are no longer restricted to one course location, and can accommodate for students with demanding schedules or […]
