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Introduction to color contrast as defined by WCAG and how contrast between text and background directly affects readability across slides, documents, Canvas pages, and other instructional materials. Sufficient contrast is a core accessibility requirement that ensures text is perceivable for students with low vision, age-related vision changes, or color-vision deficiencies, while also benefiting all learners by reducing eye strain and supporting comprehension.

Getting Help: Instructional Design and Technology Support

Quarterly overview of new and improved Canvas features for the 2025–2026 year. Each update highlights changes that have a direct impact on teaching, learning, accessibility, and course admin, with a focus on what is new, what has changed, and whether any action is required. This approach helps faculty and staff stay informed without being overwhelmed, while ensuring timely awareness of enhancements that can improve course design, student experience, and instructional workflows.

The new My Materials LTI 1.3 integration in Canvas makes it easier than ever for faculty and students to access and manage course materials. Built on a secure, modern standard, it eliminates extra setup steps and streamlines the entire adoption process—saving instructors time and ensuring students have what they need from day one. Faculty can select and manage materials directly within Canvas, while students can view or purchase required texts without leaving their course.

Honorlock is an advanced online proctoring solution that upholds academic integrity during remote assessments by using artificial intelligence and live monitoring to detect cheating in real-time. Seamlessly integrating with platforms like Canvas, it provides features such as browser lockdown and session reviews, ensuring fair assessments and maintaining high standards of academic honesty.

This KB Article is to show Faculty how to acknowledge their contract and compensation for the term by using Banner Self Service.