Faculty Resources

How to do Live Web Conferencing (Big Blue Button) - and include live captions Setting up Big Blue Button

For those using canvas, you will need to use the Conferences tool:

1. Go to your course in canvas, and click on the conferences tool
2. Click the blue + Conference Button
3. Enter in the details of your…

How to use SensusAccess

SensusAccess (Links to an external site.) is a free online software that allows you to convert files into a PDF format. Users upload files to the system and it is then converted by the software and emailed back to the user. 

SensusAccess works best to create accessible PDFs when:

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Links Meaningful Hyperlinks

A hyperlink "link" is an icon, graphic, or underlined phrase in a document that links to another resource or web page.

Why Use this?

• Links are a great way to connect your audience with additional resources and tools. 
• Inserting a full URL into your content…

Managing Content

Now that we've created a structure to our document, the next step is to make sure that students can access the content with in that structure.

 

Resources

Image Description Guidelines (Links to an external site.)

 

Adding Alt Text to images…

ODS Administering Exams with Accommodations

The following is a timeline of how exam requests are received and handled by the Office of Disability Services (ODS). It includes the student and professor responsibilities.

1. The student submits the Exam Request Form no less than 5 business days (excluding holidays…

Providing Accommodations When Using Proctortrack

What is Proctortrack?

How do I set up Proctortrack in my course?

What if the accommodation the student is requesting is not listed on the Letter of Accommodation submitted by the student? 

What other student accommodation needs are possible when using Proctortrack?…

Receiving Accommodations Online HOW WILL ACCOMMODATIONS WORK ONLINE?

We appreciate your flexibility during this novel and challenging time, and recognize that this may be the first time some of you are participating in online courses. We have developed information below about how some of the most commonly used accommodations may work in an…

Resources to Provide Accommodations Accommodation Basics for Faculty

Learn more about how accommodations…

Screen Readers

Students who are blind or visually impaired, in almost all cases, will use a specialized software known as a screen reader to access your content from their computer or mobile device. The most common screen readers include JAWS, VoiceOver, and NVDA.

 

Intro to Screen Readers Part 1:

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Setting Up Accommodations When Using Proctor U What is Proctor U?:

 

How to Set Up Accommodations for Exams and Quizzes Using Proctor U: Q:  What does a professor need to do to set up accommodations for a student at Rutgers? A:  To receive exam accommodations for a proctored exam that is using Proctor U, the…

Student responsibilities for exam arrangements through ODS Policies Regarding Testing at ODS

The same process and procedures outlined below are also utilized for online exams.  However, instead of being in person, the student may be proctored using an online system. 

BEFORE THE EXAM

• Submit the online Exam Request…

Tactile Graphics

There are various forms of tactile graphics that our office has produced for students. Below are just a few examples:

Swell/Embossed Images

For a student who was completely blind, we designed an accessible teaching and learning packet for both the student and professor. The course (Computer Organization) included…

Tips for working with different disabilities Remember

• Not all disabilities are visible, such as heart disease, learning disabilities, ADHD, depression, or asthma.
• Many people have temporary disabilities which are equally as limiting as permanent disabilities.
• Not everyone with a disability wishes to discuss…

Top 3 ways to improve Word document accessibility

 

3. Build Structure into your documents by using the Style EditorHow to Add Styles to Headings

1. Highlight the word(s) or heading to which you would like to add a style.
2. In the Home tab, look in the Styles section.…

Using PDF's in Courses

Preparing to teach a course is a lot of work, and sometimes you might have a book or article in your files that were scanned and saved as PDF's. Unfortunately, if not scanned properly, PDF's are very inaccessible, and create lots of challenges for all students to read and study effectively.

When you come…