People who use screen readers need to be sure content on slides is read in the correct order. The following demonstrates how to adjust the reading order of a particular slide. 1. Open your PowerPoint presentation in the desktop version. 2. Click the Review tab, then click the Check Accessibility:...
The purpose of this tech tip is to assist you in creating alt text for images you use in your course. Alt text cause images to be accessible to all learners. For this example, we will use an image of a horse running: 1. Open Copilot: 2. With copilot open,...
This tech tip comes from Academic and Student Affairs at Minnesota State. This tip is part of digital accessibility. To view this tech tip, please click on the following link Use unique slide titles Please also note the Digital Accessibility Tips section on the page.
This tech tip comes from Academic and Student Affairs at Minnesota State. The tech tip focuses on how to create tables that are digitally accessible To view this tech tip, please click on the following link: Using tables for presenting data, not for layout or formatting Please also focus on...
This tech tip comes from Academic and Student Affairs at Minnesota State. The Tech Tip focuses on organizing content using headings and why this is important for digital accessibility. To view this tech tip, please click on the following link: Use Headings to Organize Content Please also focus on the...
Logging into D2L Brightspace, Zoom, Kaltura Mediaspace On August 9-10, 2025, the authentication method for Brightspace, Zoom, and Kaltura will be transitioning to Microsoft 365 authentication (Entra ID). These changes aim to streamline access to educational tools and resources, ensuring a more efficient and secure environment. As of Saturday, August...
This Tech Tip features a very concise newsletter by Academic and Student Affairs at Minnesota State. This newsletter provides valuable information on how to use ALT text in MS Word. To view the newsletter, please click on the following link: Provide meaningful alt text to images Also, please scroll down...
This tech tip features an article put out by Academic and Student Affairs at Minnesota State. This article explains how to use short descriptive file names and document titles. This is part of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this article you will find information following: • Why is using...
This tech tip demonstrates how to make sure the color of your text is accessible for all who use D2L Brightspace including those have vision issues. This is a part of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). 1. Click the accessibility checker icon on the HTML toolbar: 2. You will see...
Once a student graduates they will lose access to their student accounts. This tech tip is designed to help faculty assist students is saving their data in the following accounts prior to graduation: Office 365 Zoom Kaltura Mediaspace Please feel free to share the following document with your students Preparing...
