Course Content Jackson College supports accessible course design within Canvas, the College’s learning management system. Canvas is the platform where course content, assignments, and instructional materials are delivered to students. Accessibility tools, training, and ongoing monitoring help ensure course materials are usable and accessible for all learners. Accessibility Tools Jackson College uses accessibility tools within Canvas to help identify and improve accessibility in course materials. Anthology Ally Anthology Ally helps instructors improve the accessibility of course content by: Providing accessibility scores for course files Offering guidance on how to improve accessibility Allowing students to download alternative formats of course materials Providing institutional reporting to help monitor accessibility improvements Training & Faculty Support Jackson College provides training and resources to help faculty create accessible course content. Training opportunities include: Annual accessibility training Fix Your Content Day, held in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and the Center for Student Success Ally training sessions Additional workshops and resources are available through the Center for Innovation, including: Translating Accessibility into Course Design Course Design Roadmap (accessibility is reviewed during the instructional design process) Monthly instructional design trainings Faculty also have access to the Canvas Training Portal, which offers: Fundamentals of Accessible Digital Content in Canvas Canvas Basics On-demand and in-person training options Professional development opportunities also include the Instructional Design Certified Educator (IDCE) Program through JetWay. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Jackson College regularly reviews accessibility within Canvas to support ongoing improvement. These efforts include: Accessibility reporting provided to the Chief Academic Officer each semester Institutional reporting through Anthology Ally dashboards Ongoing review of accessibility activity within Canvas These processes help ensure that accessibility remains an ongoing priority in course design and delivery. Digital Accessibility Accessibility at JC Course Content Website Accessibility Blog Report an Accessibility Concern
