Share the Love: Why Accessibility is the Heart of Digital Learning
Read about how CourseArc is working to lead the way to make learning accessible to all.
Read about how CourseArc is working to lead the way to make learning accessible to all.
Explore CourseArc’s new AI features—generate alt text, convert outlines into lessons, and create quizzes—built to save time and support accessible course design.
Digital accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about creating a better, more inclusive experience for everyone. With the recent updates to ADA Title II, public entities now have clearer guidelines to follow, making accessibility a top priority. But what does this mean in practice? How can organizations ensure their digital content meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards while also improving the user experience? To unpack the latest changes and share actionable insights, we sat down with Shannon Urban, Accessibility Director at McGraw Hill, who supports CourseArc with accessibility work.
The advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought forth many new and exciting uses, especially for education. CourseArc has been committed to staying at the forefront of this new technology, and has been exploring ways to utilize AI to help everyone achieve accessible content. We are proud to unveil our new AI tool designed to assist visually impaired users: Image Insight. The Image Insights tool is available free to anyone and everyone that has a ChatGPT account.
The role of AI in online learning is pivotal, particularly in online learning. We delve into what AI is, how it can improve the learning experience for all, and the ethical considerations in online learning.