CIS Learning Design Resources
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) resources
Guidance on creating presentations and course materials that are accessible and aligned with UDL principles to maximize learning for all students:
- CIS Accessibility Checklist
- Resources and legal info from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)
- Universal Design in Post-Secondary Education, Washington University
- ACCESS Project at Colorado State University
Presentation resources
Information on best practices, tailoring presentations to enhance faculty skillsets (storytelling, demonstration, lecture), slide deck design, content accessibility, and assistance selecting software:
- CMU-themed templates from University Communications
- Presentation tips and inspiration from Presentation Zen
- Accessible Presentation Tips from the Council of Ontario Universities
- WebAIM Color contrast checker
Poster presentation resources
Templates, design guidance, and other helpful resources for faculty:
Course materials resources
Information on best practices for document creation, software tools, accessibility, and delivery:
Image resources
Best practices for image use and accessibility, the creation of infographics, charts, diagrams, labeled photos, and the sourcing of free and creative commons images:
- Venngage: A Free Infographic Creator
- Free stock photography at FreeRangeStock
- More free images at Pixabay.com
- The Noun Project offers free icons for use on-screen (PNG) or print (SVG) with attribution
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