T4LT - Creating Accessible Documents

Creating accessible content is essential whether your course is online or face-to-face. And if you are finding content on the web, how can you check to see if it is accessible? We talk about some of the common ways to plan and check for accessibility in your digital materials. And here are a few more resources you might enjoy...

WebAIM Word and Powerpoint Accessibility
https://webaim.org/techniques/powerpoint/
https://webaim.org/techniques/word/

WebAIM Color Contract Checker
https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/

DIY Accessibility Checking from Portland Community College
https://www.pcc.edu/instructional-support/accessibility/automated/

Closed Captioning in Course Videos
http://kcelt.org/diverse-learners/closed-captioning-in-course-videos/

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T4LT - Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts have been around since the early days of computing. That doesn't make them any less useful. We cover the basics here, but learning the shortcuts for your favorite programs can increase your proficiency and generally make you more awesome.

T4LT - Google Story Builder

A strange little website with some educational value...probably. The site allows you to create an animation of a Google Doc creation with multiple users/characters typing into the doc and correcting each other. Add background music or not and share with friends. Applications for educational use are shared in this episode (which was supposed to be finished in January). http://docsstorybuilder.appspot.com

MS Docs in the Cloud

Now you can create Microsoft documents in the cloud. Check out docs.com. Create and compose Word, Excel and Powerpoint files on the site and share your creations with Facebook (fb) friends. Collaboration with fb friend editors, wall commenting, view only permissions are some of the features.