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Learning frameworks and equitable design When designing your OER, consider basing it on a learning framework that provides a foundation for developing effective and engaging learning experiences. At UTS, refer to: UTS Model of Learning and the learning.futures strategy LD Quality Framework Outside UTS, you could also look at...
Writing alt text, particularly for complicated or large volumes of images, can be time consuming and challenging. Using GenAI to automate parts of the process can make it easier and faster to generate alt text for your learning and teaching content, ensuring that your subject is accessible to those...
This feature alleviates a manual workaround for subjects using grades without marks, which currently involves creating two assignments, including a ‘Results processing’ assignment. It’s also in alignment with the CASS grading schema and as a pedagogical practice. Enable the feature in Course Settings by going to Course Navigation, then...
We recommend you use the template by: Customise the content of each description to fit your assignments. Keep the original unaltered and unpublished so it rolls over each session. Please note that for centrally-scheduled exams you should use the Online Exam Instructions templates. Template contents Here’s a summary of...
To ensure automated short extensions are enabled for your assignments, make sure all graded assignments and graded discussions have a set due date in Canvas. Automated short extensions are not available for: If you’re unsure about when to enable or disable automated short extensions for a Canvas assignment, please book...
Late penalties in Canvas can be managed manually or can be automated using the Late Submission policy setting in the Canvas Gradebook. An assignment submission is labelled late when it is submitted anytime after the due date set in the assignment settings. If you choose to manage late penalties...
If you’re looking to make your teaching resources more accessible, the following case studies can provide inspiration. Within this resource collection, you will find examples of solutions developed for various subjects, such as: The importance of proactively designing for accessibility, is detailed in the final case study, where an...
Elise Robinson, physiotherapy lecturer at the Graduate School of Health, sought to improve the visibility of X-rays in her course to better support a student with low vision. X-rays are used throughout the Canvas modules for 96088 Acute Physiotherapy Care. For instance, they are shown in weekly masterclass slides...
Elise Robinson, physiotherapy lecturer at the Graduate School of Health, aimed to enhance the visibility and clarity of ECGs in her course to better accommodate a student with low vision. The student experiences vision loss and finds viewing ECGs challenging due to the small size and intricate details of...
Lee Wallace, a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, used a medical skeleton model to help a student with low vision better understand human anatomy in his subject – 92521 Functional Anatomy. In 2023, he received a UTS Learning and Teaching Award “for enhancing student engagement through innovation and...
