UDOIT
Overview:
UDOIT is a powerful accessibility checker that helps faculty ensure their Canvas course content meets accessibility standards. Designed to make inclusive teaching easier, UDOIT scans your course and provides easy-to-follow guidance for fixing common accessibility issues. This quick start guide gives you the essentials to get up and running with UDOIT right away.
Make Accessibility Easy
UDOIT streamlines the process of checking and improving course content accessibility in Canvas. With just a few clicks, you can:
- Scan Your Course: UDOIT automatically scans course content—including pages, assignments, discussions, quiz instructions, and files—for accessibility concerns.
- Review Issues: Results are clearly categorized by type (e.g., images missing alternative text, headings not properly formatted) so you know exactly what needs attention.
- Fix Content Directly: UDOIT allows you to make many fixes right within the tool—no need to leave Canvas.
- Learn as You Go: Each issue comes with helpful guidance and explanations so you can make informed changes when creating future content.
Key Features
- Course-Wide Checks: Scan entire courses, specific modules, or individual content items for accessibility concerns.
- Automatic Suggestions: UDOIT offers recommended fixes for common issues, often with one-click solutions.
- Accessibility Insights: Understand why an issue matters and how to address it effectively.
- Link to Additional Resources: Learn more about accessibility best practices directly from UDOIT’s built-in support content.
Tips for Using UDOIT Effectively
- Run UDOIT early and often—before students access your course and after making major updates.
- Focus on high-impact items first, such as images, tables, and headings.
- Don’t stress if you can’t fix everything at once—UDOIT helps you make steady, meaningful progress.
More Information:
Want to dive deeper into UDOIT? Check out the CidiLabs UDOIT User Guide for more information.