Author: Juli Haugen
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Assistive Technology Tip: Try Word Online to Transcribe Audio Recordings
Did you know that Word Online can transcribe audio recordings? The transcribe feature uses artificial intelligence to convert speech to a text transcript and can identify each speaker individually. After uploading a recorded conversation or interview, you can revisit parts of the recording by playing back the time stamped audio and edit the transcription to…
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Semester Goal: Use the Microphone
One way to increase accessibility in your classroom this semester is to use the microphone if one is available (even if you think your voice is loud enough – it’s not). Approximately 1 in 5 College students have some level of hearing loss. Many of Bowdoin’s classroom spaces have instructor microphones. Visit the list of classrooms and the…
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The Digital Story, Mapping French Wines, and OERs – January (DExC) Faculty Institutes
The Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) provides faculty with a unique opportunity to participate in activities in support of professional development. The Digital Story as a Tool for Exploration, Documentation and Assessment This workshop is split across two morning sessions, participants will make a “Five Shot Digital Story” that critiques an issue, illustrates an opinion or argument…
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January Workshop – Preparing or Reviewing your Spring Course Content in Canvas with Accessibility in Mind
Take this opportunity to review your existing Canvas course for accessibility before the semester starts! You already use Canvas as a central and digital location for course information and materials, so now let’s apply some foundational accessibility principles with the goal of removing barriers at the start that your students may be experiencing. This workshop…
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Lunch Conversation on October 19 on Student Disability in Higher Education – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Week (GAAD) – October 16-19 This is the second year that faculty and staff will have opportunities to take part in a variety of activities (synchronous and asynchronous) focused on digital accessibility and we highlight one below. GAAD Activity Highlight Student Disability in Higher Education Academic Impressions Lunch Debrief Thursday, October 19,…