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Creating accessible course content in a Learning Management System

Kyle Mackie - TSSSandra Earl - D2L

Organizing course materials

Open Communication• Use your Course Home page to introduce

yourself and to encourage students to contact you if they need assistance.

• Use your Course Home page to provide a brief explanation of your course, including where to find course materials and assignment deadlines.

Organizing course materials

Redundancy• Create a course syllabus with direct links

to relevant material.• Use the Schedule tool to communicate

important dates• Create a checklist that includes all

assignments, readings, quizzes, etc.

Organizing course materials

Redundancy (again!)• Provide the same information in multiple

formats. For example provide readings, podcasts, videos, etc. on the same topic.

• Make assignment formats flexible. For example, allow users to submit either a webpage, interview or essay.

Organizing course materials

Time limits and deadlines• Use the Discussions tool instead of the

Chat tool for collaboration projects.• Provide readings and assignments in

advanced so that students can work ahead and prepare.

Organizing course materials

Time limits and deadlines• Consider offering quizzes without time

limits. If time limits are appropriate, make sure students who need it have Special Access.