Alt text, short for alternative text, is a simple but powerful way to make your online course more accessible for all your students. Alt text is a written description of
Creating accessible PDFs can be challenging, but you may have access to alternative methods to create and identify accessible PDFs beyond using Adobe Acrobat. Navigate through the PDF Accessibility Decision
One of the most common tools helping students with visual impairments navigate the digital world is the screen reader. These software programs convert text into formats that are easier to
This recorded webinar series provides supplementary guidance to faculty working with Risepoint’s instructional designers and those seeking professional development opportunities to improve their online teaching and learning skill sets. By
A syllabus is a great way to provide students with the course purpose, an overview of assignments, and the rules of engagement that you will be using throughout the term.
Accessibility in the context of online learning means that all populations of students, regardless of disability, are able to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with their course materials and can
Why It’s Important You may have heard the term “accessibility” in passing from your university administrators, or you might remember a colleague mentioning “Universal Design” or “UDL.” Did you ever
Students will be using AI this school year and with learners suggesting that nearly 70% of schools have not integrated
The dynamics of communication between instructors and their students have changed significantly over the last couple of decades. Before the
In an accelerated online program, weeks fly by quickly. For adult learners who balance work, family, and school, the pace
Online learners are navigating a rapidly evolving professional and educational landscape. In the 2025 Risepoint Voice of the Online Learner
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Live online course design and delivery webinars hosted by the Academic Services and Products team
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