
Fast‑track accessibility: Quick wins for busy faculty

The Office of Instructional Design invites all faculty to join Fast‑Track Accessibility: Quick Wins for Busy Faculty, a micro‑workshop series (20 minutes each) delivering focused, practical ways to make your course more welcoming—quickly and effectively.
Upcoming accessibility sessions:
Give Your Syllabus an Accessibility Makeover
October 1, 2025 | 2:10–2:30 p.m.
Transform your syllabus into a student-friendly, easy-to-navigate canvas course resource by applying accessibility best practices in structure, formatting, and Canvas-native tools. You can find more information and register here. Register:
Replace, Repair, or Redesign? Tackling Troublesome Files
October 7, 2025 | 12:10–12:30 p.m.
Stuck with scanned PDFs, image-heavy slides, or dated lecture videos? Learn how to decide whether to repair, replace, or redesign course materials for better accessibility and teaching efficiency. You can find more information and register here. Register:
Caption Confidence: Making Media Work for Everyone
October 15, 2025 | 12:10–12:30 p.m.
Captions do more than meet standards—they support learning. This session guides you in generating and refining captions that are clear, accurate, and supportive of all learners. You can find more information and register here. Register:
Click, Check, Fix: Using the Canvas Accessibility Checker
October 23, 2025 | 11:10–11:30 a.m.
Stop guessing—Canvas’s Accessibility Checker helps you identify and repair common issues in real time. Learn how to improve content right from the Rich Content Editor. You can find more information and register here. Register:
Why Attend?
- Fast & Focused: Just 20 minutes per session
- Practical Insights: Clear strategies you can apply immediately
- Designed for All Learners: Small changes, big impact for all learners
- Fully Virtual: Join easily via Microsoft Teams
- If you're ready to build a more accessible course without piling on extra work, this series is for you.
For more information, contact the Office of Instructional Design at oid@ohio.edu.