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Case Study: Instructional Innovation Fellowship (IIF)Case Study: Instructional Innovation Fellowship (IIF)
Role: Co-creator & Co-facilitatorInstitution: University of Massachusetts AmherstFocus: Strategic learning and development initiative for faculty Challenge IDEAS at UMass Amherst […]
Case Study: Leading UMass Amherst’s Transition to CanvasCase Study: Leading UMass Amherst’s Transition to Canvas
In 2021, the University of Massachusetts Amherst launched a strategic initiative to transition from a dual learning management system (LMS) […]
AccessibleU: A Canvas Course DemoAccessibleU: A Canvas Course Demo
Creating accessible learning environments starts with intentional design — not just in content, but in structure, layout, and usability. As […]
AccessibleU: Leading Collaborative Accessibility Initiatives in Higher EducationAccessibleU: Leading Collaborative Accessibility Initiatives in Higher Education
AccessibleU is a comprehensive, fully online course developed within Canvas, aimed at equipping faculty and staff with the knowledge and […]
In the Works: Our April Seminar on Active Learning in Online CoursesIn the Works: Our April Seminar on Active Learning in Online Courses
Planning is well underway for the next installment in the IDEAS Seminar Series, and I’m pretty excited about where this […]
AccessibleU: Preparing Higher Ed Faculty for Accessible Course DesignAccessibleU: Preparing Higher Ed Faculty for Accessible Course Design
Recently, our team at UMass Amherst set out to tackle a challenge that many universities face but few have fully […]
Seminar Spotlight: Launching the IDEAS Seminar Series with “Creating Engaging Educational Videos”Seminar Spotlight: Launching the IDEAS Seminar Series with “Creating Engaging Educational Videos”
Last Thursday, we officially launched the IDEAS Seminar Series with our inaugural event: “Beyond the Classroom: Creating Engaging Educational Videos” […]
From Guidelines to Action: Drafting Workshop Ideas to Deepen Accessibility PracticeFrom Guidelines to Action: Drafting Workshop Ideas to Deepen Accessibility Practice
After my recent post about the importance of WCAG in today’s digital environment, the creative juices really started flowing. I […]
What Comes After AccessibleU? Planning for the Next Frontier in Digital AccessibilityWhat Comes After AccessibleU? Planning for the Next Frontier in Digital Accessibility
Before long, we will launch the AccessibleU course. This has me reflecting on the bigger picture: once we’ve laid the […]