Supporting Diverse Learners in Canvas

How can teachers strategically use images and alt text in Canvas courses to accommodate students with visual impairments?

• By using images without alt text to save time.

• By providing detailed alt text that describes the image content when uploading the image.

• By using images only in the daily agenda.

• By avoiding images altogether.

What is the strategic importance of including a daily agenda and makeup work in a Canvas course for middle school students?

• It helps students skip classes without consequences.

• It provides a structured plan that supports students in managing their time and responsibilities.

• It helps teachers limit interruptions to their class.

• It is only useful for students who are absent.

How can the combination of Canvas and Edge tools enhance accessibility for students with diverse needs?

• By making the course content more complex.

• By providing features like read aloud and translation to support different learning needs.

• By limiting the use of multimedia content.

• By requiring students to use only one type of device.

Why is it important to use the Accessibility Checker when creating pages in Canvas?

• To ensure that the page looks visually appealing.

• To verify that all students, including those with disabilities, can access the content.

• To make the page load faster.

• To reduce the amount of text on the page.

Match the following images to their function.

• Accessibility Checker

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• Translate

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• Immersive Reader

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• Dictate

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• Read Aloud

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How can teachers use Canvas tools to create accessible assessments that accommodate various student needs?

• By using only multiple-choice questions.

• By incorporating a variety of question types and allowing extra time for students who need it.

• By setting strict time limits for all students.

• By avoiding the use of technology in assessments.

What is the role of moderation in Canvas quizzes, and how can it support students with different instructional needs?

• It allows teachers to change grades after the quiz is completed.

• It enables teachers to provide accommodations such as extra time or multiple attempts for students who need them.

• It restricts students from accessing the quiz at different times.

• It ensures that all students take the quiz simultaneously.

How can teachers strategically plan the use of content and student products in Canvas to enhance learning for all students?

• By using the same content for every student.

• By differentiating content and allowing students to demonstrate understanding through various product options.

• By focusing only on written assignments.

• By limiting the use of digital tools.

Categorize ways teachers can differentiate.

Groups:

(a) Content

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(b) Product

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(c) Process/Strategies

• Create a comic

• Newsela Articles

• Textbook

• Variety of Material

• Presentation Styles (Video vs Nearpod)

• Playlist

• Discovery Education Videos

• BrainPOP Videos

• Selected Podcast

• Create a podcast

• Create a Canva graphic

• Leveled/Tiered Content

• Nearpod Lesson

• eMediaVA Videos

• Creative writing

• Create a video

• Traditional Assessment

• Choice Board

• Create a Presentation

• Station Rotation

What is the strategic benefit of using the dictation feature (⊞+H) in Canvas for students?

• It allows students to avoid writing altogether.

• It supports students who struggle with typing by allowing them to speak their responses.

• It is only useful for students who are absent.

• It makes the course content more difficult to access.