#canvas4elem Archive | Participate

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #canvas4elem chat! Take a minute to introduce yourself, tell us your role and to say hello.

Participate in the upcoming #canvas4elem by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/nUlM0pr1eD

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm moderating our #canvas4elem chat, but our host today is @janieruddy leading our Accessibility discussion. Welcome, Janie!

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Howdy. Giovanna from Texas. Looking forward to tonight's chat #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Tonya Mercer 2nd Grade teacher Indianapolis, IN Decatur Township. #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Janie Ruddy, Canvas Trainer, 13 years middle grades teacher, 3 years academic coach, M.eD. Educational Technology #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Todd Silvius, K12 Instructional Coach, Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Online and Blended Learning Passion #canvas4elem

STEMeduc8r Apr 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Kristina from MD #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We will use a Q1, Q2… format for each discussion prompt during #canvas4elem chat. Please use the A1, A2…format for answers.

arnoldtimw Apr 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tim Arnold, eLearning Specialist, Richmond Community Schools #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Great to have you with us tonight at #canvas4elem Kristina.

STEMeduc8r Apr 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Kristina from MD #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 coming up in 1min. Highlighted are general Canvas Accessibility guidelines. Click the link https://t.co/i17tZc6RGi #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Thanks for being here, Tim. Which state for Richmond Community Schools? #canvas4elem

arnoldtimw Apr 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tim Arnold, eLearning Specialist, Richmond Community Schools #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

https://t.co/i17tZc6RGi #canvas4elem

JoaniJoanis Apr 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Joani Sullivan eLearning Specialist Richmond Community Schools, IN #canvas4elem

mrblinn Apr 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Christopher Blinn. I teach 5-8th graders with sped needs #weRTest @wearrrichmond #rcsnextgen #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Accsblty is designing for those using specialized software or hardware to equitably interact with online content #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Glad to have you with us tonight at #canvas4elem Joani.

JoaniJoanis Apr 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Joani Sullivan eLearning Specialist Richmond Community Schools, IN #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: resources designed to assist all needs vs. structure/layout/availability of resources for all needs #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hey Tim! I’ll see you in the morning too! #canvas4elem #ciesctlc

In reply to @arnoldtimw

TechCoachFox Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Lauren, Tech Coach from Austin #canvas4elem Happy to be here!

MrsMeares5 Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Cheri Meares, 5th grade teacher, MSD Decatur Township, Indianapolis, IN #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Thanks for stopping by #canvas4elem tonight, Christopher. I know @JanieRuddy will have lots to share tonight.

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Glad to have you with us tonight at #canvas4elem Joani.
- JoaniJoanis Apr 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
  
  Joani Sullivan eLearning Specialist Richmond Community Schools, IN #canvas4elem

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 - UDL is an educational framework that accommodates individual learning differences. #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Welcome Lauren! Glad to have some Austin representation here at #canvas4elem tonight.

TechCoachFox Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Lauren, Tech Coach from Austin #canvas4elem Happy to be here!

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Welcome to #canvas4elem Cheri!

MrsMeares5 Apr 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Cheri Meares, 5th grade teacher, MSD Decatur Township, Indianapolis, IN #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

You have know idea how #decaturproud I am to have you here @ #canvas4elem chat tonight! Wish you were still 2nd!

In reply to @MrsMeares5

arnoldtimw Apr 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Accessibility is a huge factor in Canvas - single words and phrases (click v. select) matters with screen readers. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

You have no idea how #decaturproud I am to have you here @ #canvas4elem chat tonight! Wish you were still 2nd!

In reply to @MrsMeares5

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: UDL are design strategies to include all learning modalities and increase engagement #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Accblty is the law under Section 508 of the ADA! https://t.co/Sw4PDYEcax #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Misty Joaquin from Little Elm. Late but I made it! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Glad you did!!! #canvas4elem

In reply to @MJ_teaches

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Learn more by joining the Canvas Accessibility group https://t.co/6naNoGc6CH #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Good to see you here at #canvas4elem Misty.

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Misty Joaquin from Little Elm. Late but I made it! #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1 Not really an answer, but so glad to see people talking about accessibility! #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up in 1 minute… #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Web Accessibility Initiative is seen as the international set of standards. https://t.co/AiT240KLu3 #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: I’m just beginning to design. I’ve read a few articles. Looking to learn some resources. #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: we have used the WAVE webaim checker: https://t.co/aeeA7mbM4L for reviewing webpage content #canvas4elem

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) https://t.co/45fGeDpMfv #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 Shamless plug for my discussion in the Canvas community. https://t.co/lMj8P61SGi Love to hear your thoughts there! #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: UDOIT is a great resource for checking your course for accessibility compliance. https://t.co/WZ7Qko474T #canvas4elem

arnoldtimw Apr 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: WebAim is solid #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 hoping to utilize UDOIT tool as well. #canvas4elem

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2) https://t.co/qI4Y6lpMyc #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#canvas4elem

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Trying to get that as well!! Looks like a great tool #canvas4elem

In reply to @MJ_teaches

TechCoachFox Apr 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Just what we were looking for! #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: we have used the WAVE webaim checker: https://t.co/aeeA7mbM4L for reviewing webpage content #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: Passionate about acc'bility? Help test Canvas acc'bility by joining ATHEN accessibility@instructure.com #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

It's pretty amazing, Lauren but not all of the flags are must-fix status. Some are suggestions needing humans to decide upon. #canvas4elem

TechCoachFox Apr 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Just what we were looking for! #canvas4elem
- toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
  
  A2: we have used the WAVE webaim checker: https://t.co/aeeA7mbM4L for reviewing webpage content #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2 Here is a helpful cheat sheet for complaince too. https://t.co/8nQ1ZNUjun #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up in 1 minute… #canvas4elem

MrsMeares5 Apr 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Learn all you can so you can teach me next year as our master teacher! #canvas4elem #DecaturProud

In reply to @MrsTMercer

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: Amara and CC videos are all I’e used. #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: using captioned videos whenever possible #canvas4elem Just finished editing captions on1of my own uploaded YouTube vids earlier tonight.

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Youtube's CC editor is really easy to use too. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: Amara and CC videos are all I’e used. #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3: Love the easy tool provided by Amara for adding Closed Captioning to video you make in Canvas. #canvas4elem

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3) canvas makes it super easy to add alt text to images. #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Offering videos with captions and the same information in a click sheet all within the same content page. #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3: Check out how easy Amara is to use in Canvas! https://t.co/5XIfImRCqy #canvas4elem

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I played with the you tube CC last week. It IS super easy!!! #canvas4elem

In reply to @toddsilvius

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: When using tables, captioning and scoping allow screenreaders and tables to be friends #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

click sheet? #canvas4elem

In reply to @MJ_teaches

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Loving all of the resources you're sharing tonight at #canvas4elem @JanieRuddy Keep 'em coming!!

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3: Captioning provides a short description and scoping provides context for columns or rows. https://t.co/YcRP1uoMfq #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Question 4 coming up in 1 minute… #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@toddsilvius superb guest host you have tonight! @JanieRuddy is a wealth of resources! #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I have 2admit I started w/YouTube's automated captioning then edited THOSE w/spelling corrections & nudging back/forth in time #canvas4elem

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I played with the you tube CC last week. It IS super easy!!! #canvas4elem
In reply to @toddsilvius

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: offer extended time lines, allow spoken submissions (vs. typed), consistent/predictale module layout #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q4: Use audio recording tool to read directions. #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 I haven't personally used this bc I work with Ts, but I would like the ability to extend deadlines would be huge! #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 submissions choice, ability to work in groups, mastery pathways as well. #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Use sections or grps to org. who needs extra time making differentiating due dates easy. #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 I haven't personally used this bc I work with Ts, but I think the ability to extend deadlines would be huge! #canvas4elem #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: Adding sections guide https://t.co/wBXrLWx1A9 #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Edit any assignment/quiz/ddiscussion board settings & click "Add (+) Due Date" at bottom of the settings. tag individual in it. #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: Guide to differentiated Assignments and due dates. https://t.co/v5aukCCTBI #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Edit any assignment/quiz/ddiscussion board settings & click "Add (+) Due Date" at bottom of the settings. tag individual in it. #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Let's get ready to open it up for some open discussion with Question 5 in 1 minute #canvas4elem

mrblinn Apr 18 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Thanks for all the canvas and IEP tips! #canvas4elem #spedchat

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

#canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: Beginning discussions with Ts for exporting Canvas classes as a backup over summer #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: I’m looking at sequentially ordering boring timed math fact quizzes. #canvas4elem

MJ_teaches Apr 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5 I am working on getting campus admin buy in. At all grade levels. Any tips?? #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Apr 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A4 I went into a quiz and record all the Qs & answers choices so Ss that need that accomdation would have at their finger tips #canvas4elem

JanieRuddy Apr 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Keeping up with several new Canvas updates this week! #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Apr 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

suggest an whole school course for the Ts to engage in that that admin runs (turn in plans) #canvas4elem

In reply to @MJ_teaches

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Ask what they do/share now then demo tool in canvas to make life easier. @MrsShawGTT is a good person to contact about this #canvas4elem

In reply to @MJ_teaches, @MrsShawGTT

TechCoachFox Apr 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A5: Understanding permissions as we roll out to 84,000 Ss k-12 & getting primary onboard #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT

My goal is to do this with all my quizzes eventually. It does take a lot of time. I need a year to build my super class! #canvas4elem

In reply to @Rwakelyn

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT

We have two district-wide canvas courses for this Robert. Ts did their canvas training in these and can share in them too. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Apr 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

suggest an whole school course for the Ts to engage in that that admin runs (turn in plans) #canvas4elem
In reply to @MJ_teaches

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT

I think auto grading helps sell it. They see the time saver first then get their feet wet and get creative. #canvas4elem

In reply to @MJ_teaches

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Another great #canvas4elem comes to a close. Special thanks to our host, Janie Ruddy @janieruddy https://t.co/i8Ax02qzLC

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Thanks @JanieRuddy and @toddsilvius for a great chat! #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Apr 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT

our district created a science course for our 5th grade Ss & added a vocab quiz for fair game topics for the upcoming students #canvas4elem

In reply to @MrsTMercer

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Do you have ideas for a future #canvas4elem chat? If interested in co-hosting contact @MrsTMercer or @toddsilvius

JustGiPi Apr 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Yes!!! Thank you! Great topic. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Thanks @JanieRuddy and @toddsilvius for a great chat! #canvas4elem

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

You can also connect with us in the Canvas Elem chatroom (https://t.co/V667eRMeYh) #canvas4elem

mrblinn Apr 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5 trying to get Ts to develop S expectations for 1:1 next year. They’re a little uninvested. I’m surprised. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Fastest most informative hour of the week! #canvas4elem chat

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Archive coming soon from @participatelrn #canvas4elem Also, on #CanvasLIVE @CanvasLMS community

MrsTMercer - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

T’s are uninvested? Are they overwhelmed by the thought of it? #canvas4elem the struggle is real.

In reply to @mrblinn

toddsilvius Apr 18 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for a great #canvas4elem tonight! Follow some of the people you met tonight. Grow your PLN and keep the conversations going.