Beyond Compliance: How Digital Accessibility Improves User Experience for All

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.

2025-04-16T16:19:07-04:00February 20th, 2025|Accessibility, CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Equity in Education, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Universal Design for Learning, Universal Design Learning, WCAG|0 Comments
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CourseArc Unveils AI Tool to Assist Visually Impaired Users

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.

2025-03-05T11:09:49-05:00July 31st, 2024|Accessibility, CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Equity in Education, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Universal Design for Learning, Universal Design Learning, WCAG|0 Comments
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The Future of Online Learning is AI

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.

2024-07-31T15:00:18-04:00July 25th, 2024|Accessibility, CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Equity in Education, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Universal Design for Learning, Universal Design Learning, WCAG|0 Comments
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Plain Language for Course Creators: Enhancing Clarity and Engagement

In the fast-paced world of online learning, clear communication is crucial for course creators. Learners often have limited time to spend on training, so when they engage with courses, the experience needs to be straightforward and easy to navigate. In this article, we explore how training materials can be revised using plain language to improve the learning experience.

2024-05-31T18:45:38-04:00April 18th, 2024|Accessibility, Course Creation, CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Equity in Education, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Universal Design Learning, WCAG|0 Comments
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Q&A: Low Country Virtual

Low Country Virtual is a tuition-free, full-time, online public school program for students in elementary and middle school grades in South Carolina. We recently chatted with Meaghan Barber, Director of Low Country Virtual, about how the organization got started.

2024-05-30T10:11:39-04:00September 28th, 2023|CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Q&A|0 Comments
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Q&A: Northampton Community College

Northampton Community College is well known for their innovative programs, outstanding faculty and student achievements. With one of the largest scholarship programs in Pennsylvania, Northampton Community College serves as one of the most affordable premier educational institutions in the Pennsylvania region. 

2024-05-31T18:32:16-04:00September 13th, 2023|CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Q&A|0 Comments
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Q&A: Wellness for Educators

Stress, burnout, and mental health concerns are all issues that many educators across the U.S. have faced. COVID amplified these issues even more. Wellness for Educators works to support educators through whole-school, research-based, trauma- and equity-informed, somatic (mind-body) education, practices, and strategies for mental, physical, social, and emotional health and wellbeing.

2024-05-31T18:34:16-04:00March 9th, 2023|Course Creation, CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Q&A|0 Comments
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Top Five Predictions for 2022 – eLearning Edition

We’ve been in this business for a while, so here is what we predict will be the top trends for 2022 for online education and training.

2024-05-31T18:41:02-04:00December 16th, 2021|Accessibility, CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Equity in Education, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Q&A|0 Comments
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Design for Non-Designers

You don’t need to be a designer to use design to your advantage: from the typeface and colors you select to the images that accompany your text, the design elements you choose are all part of communicating effectively with your audience. Understanding and executing a few design basics can enhance any document, online course, website, or any other project, and gives a greater chance of connecting with your audience beyond text alone.

2024-05-31T18:49:29-04:00November 9th, 2021|Course Creation, CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Equity in Education, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Q&A|0 Comments
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OER for Precedent

We all want an equitable education. We all want to see our learners succeed. When we elect OER for precedent in education, we are putting equity first. Through OER, organizations can use verified, up-to-date, free resources that avoid circulation and print delays. This means that educators can provide an expanded access to a quality education on a global scale.

2024-05-31T18:54:28-04:00October 26th, 2021|CourseArc, eLearning Tools, Equity in Education, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Q&A|0 Comments
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