Co-sponsored by the Broad College of Business, the College of Education, and MSU IT, this virtual workshop series offers practical strategies and guidance to help you build more accessible courses so all students can succeed.
Sessions are held Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and include expert guidance, hands-on learning, and time for questions. Click on the following courses below to register.
Week of June 1st
Asynchronous
Take the first step toward making your course more accessible by exploring simple ways to improve your accessibility score. Click the Course Clean Up link above to get started with improving your online and hybrid courses or schedule a consultation for additional support.
Creating Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Learn how to improve the accessibility of existing PowerPoint presentations and create new content with accessibility built in from the beginning.
Creating Accessible Content in D2L
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
This session will explore accessibility remediation strategies and best practices for creating content in D2L.
Friday, July 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
This session will cover best practices for working with inaccessible PDFs, including when to share native file formats, how to use stable links through MSU Libraries, and an introduction to the PDF remediation process.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Learn how to write effective alternative text, apply key guidelines for length and punctuation, identify when images should be marked decorative, and use alt text effectively in assessments.
Delivering Accessible Presentations
Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
This session will cover accessibility best practices for in-person, online, and recorded lectures and presentations. Topics include incorporating audio description in live and recorded sessions, using PowerPoint subtitles, and understanding the basics of captioning and transcripts.
Kickstart your Course Accessibility
Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Learn practical ways to boost your course accessibility score by cleaning up unused materials, creating a central space for saved content, and replacing inaccessible files with accessible native formats.
MS Word/Syllabus Accessibility
Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Learn how to create accessible Word documents, with a focus on developing a course syllabus that is clear, usable, and accessible.
Want to learn more?
To learn more about the additional offerings and resources, visit the MSU IT Educational Technology page.
