Hub Cap: What Happened This Week in Teaching and Learning
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Teaching Tips: Yuja Panorama, A New Integrated Accessibility Check/Review Tool |
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After a long and thorough evaluation process, the University of Michigan has chosen and integrated Yuja Panorama, a new accessibility check/review tool, into the Canvas LMS. This tool automatically identifies both major and minor accessibility issues that do not meet required accessibility standards.
Local Training Resources:
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Watch the asynchronous video titled Accessibility - Yuja Panorama recorded by Chris Casey, at Office of Digital Education, for an overview. This quick, easy-to-follow video will guide you through using the new tool to easily identify and address accessibility issues in your Canvas course—making it simple and straightforward to ensure your content is accessible for all students.
- In the near future, the vendor will offer live, interactive training sessions to help you explore the tool’s features. These sessions will give you the chance to ask questions directly to the vendor and gain a deeper understanding of how to make the most of Yuja Panorama.
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If you have questions about why a document may be scored a certain way or need assistance/guidance on fixing certain accessibility issues, please let us know by emailing umdearborn-de-accessibility@umich.edu.
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Why Accessibility Matters?
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In April 2024, the Department of Justice signed a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to guarantee that digital content and mobile applications are usable and inclusive for individuals with disabilities.
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Accessibility is not just about compliance, it’s also about providing a fair chance for all students to succeed. By focusing on accessibility, we’re enhancing the learning experience for everyone at U-M Dearborn!
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Are any students struggling in your class? Early Warning is a simple way to partner with Academic Advising and the Office of Academic Success to offer students support for issues such as missing assignments or attendance concerns. A warm, encouraging note from you is a perfect compliment to the process.
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Reach out to the Hub anytime |
We are happy to meet with you for any teaching concerns, large or small, in any modality, whether it's a one-off meeting or longer-term planning. For issues arising in your classes, PBL, GenAI, or anything else, we're here to help!
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Questions or comments? Chen Wang, cwanga@umich.edu
While the HubCap is designed with our faculty as the primary audience, others (campus leaders, directors, student services staff) may also find valuable insights within.Feel free to forward this newsletter on if you know someone who could benefit from this information.
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