Universal Design: Content Accessibility

Content Accessibility Reminder. SVSU requires video and audio content to be transcribed if you are using them in a future semester. 

Overview

When you are creating and designing content it is essential that it is usable for all students. This article outlines general Universal Design guidelines and tools we support at SVSU that help educators ensure their content is equally accessible to all learners. 

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines are tools that help educators meet the needs for all students learning experiences in any teaching modality or discipline.


Content and Universal Design (UDL)

When creating content, you need to ensure that you’re accommodating all learners. Some recommendations are:

  • Microsoft apps allow you to add alternative text to a shape, picture, chart, or smart object, providing a specific description on what is being displayed is recommended, so it can be easily read and comprehend.
  • With video and audio, we have tools that generate automatic transcripts that can be read by the user or a screen reader.

Tools at SVSU with Transcripts and Closed Captions

Automated transcription is not 100% accurate because it is machine generated. Transcripts should be reviewed and edited to ensure accuracy, especially if you are reusing content to meet ADA Compliance. 

  • EchoVideo: A lecture capture and video hosting system with built-in engagement tools. Instructors can record anywhere inside or outside of a classroom (their computer, Lightboard studio, etc). Includes a variety of tools to edit content, share with others, and post to Canvas. Closed captions can be applied, the video player supports screen readers, and alt text options for polling questions.
     
  • Microsoft Teams: A collaboration platform that is part of the Microsoft 365 subscription. It offers organized IM communication, file sharing, video meetings, and Office and third-party app integration.  Use Teams within departments, for cross-campus communication, file-sharing, or online class meetings.
     
  • Microsoft Stream: An online video-sharing platform that allows registered students, faculty, and staff to view, create quick videos for up to 15 minutes, publish, and share videos within SVSU.  Videos store in OneDrive and can be shared internally within Microsoft 365 apps, Canvas, or externally outside of SVSU.
     
  • Zoom: A cloud-based video communication tool offered as a paid subscription and is not currently a University-wide solution. Zoom is best used for synchronous online meetings featuring screen sharing, webcam, polling, cloud recording, and chat.
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