As we work toward full ADA Title II compliance by April 2027, creating accessible digital materials is an opportunity to make our courses more inclusive
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Your Blackboard course has a Federal accessibility deadline: UDL 3.0 can help you meet it
You didn’t become a university instructor to think about compliance deadlines. But on April 26, 2027 (extended from April 24, 2026), every PDF you post,
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The system, not the students: Insights from the 2025 NASEM Report
I’ve spent years on various sides of the undergraduate STEM classroom—first as an underrepresented minority student navigating the hidden curricula of STEM language and culture,
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Choose-your-own-adventure assessments: A flexible approach to measuring learning
Our student populations are evolving, and we’re seeing that traditional “one-size-fits-all” assessments are becoming recognized as less effective. As students’ learning experiences shift—and as some
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Zoom now has automatic captioning!
Whether teaching synchronous sessions online or hosting virtual meetings, inclusivity is key to creating a successful online environment. NIU Zoom users can now utilize a
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2020 ECAR study of the technology needs of students with disabilities
EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research (ECAR) recently released the findings of their Study of the Technology Needs of Students with Disabilities, 2020. In their
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Inclusive Education: Tools and Techniques for Remote and Online Instruction
Inclusive teaching improves learning for all students, not just those with disabilities. The following resources compiled by Blackboard Ally can help you provide students with
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Video Captions: They are for Everyone
According to principles of Universal Design for Learning, because learners vary in how they can become interested or motivated to learn, it is crucial to
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Universal Design for Learning **New 3-Part Online Series**
21st Century college students bring a diverse set of preferences, skills and expectations to the classroom. Engaging and motivating students in the dynamic age in
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