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.
Friday, September 18th, 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.
Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
Friday, September 25th, 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. Topics include color and contrast, reading order, slide titles, alternative text, links, and tables.
Delivering Accessible Presentations
Friday, October 9th, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Learn accessibility best practices for in-person, online, and recorded lectures and presentations. Topics include incorporating audio descriptions, using PowerPoint subtitles, and understanding the basics of captioning and transcripts.
Accessible Charts, Graphs, and Equations Best Practices
Friday, October 16th, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Learn the basics of creating accessible charts, graphs, and equations, including color and contrast considerations and an introduction to EquatIO.
Kickstart your Course Accessibility
Friday, November 6th, 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.
Friday, November 20th, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Virtual
Learn 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.
MS Word/Syllabus Accessibility
Friday, December 4th, 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 additional offerings and resources, visit the MSU IT Educational Technology page.
