The Digital Accessibility Microlearning Series offers just-in-time support for digital accessibility in teaching and learning at USC. Through short, practical workshops, the series helps faculty:
- Address accessibility needs,
- Connect with university resources that support inclusive course design, and
- Take steps to meet federal requirements for digital accessibility.
Each 30-minute workshop focuses on a key area of digital accessibility for teaching and learning materials – Blackboard Ally, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Video Captioning & Transcription. Sessions include a brief instructional overview followed by time for questions, examples, and resource sharing. Workshop content is tailored to real faculty needs and teaching contexts.
One microlearning workshop will be offered each week during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
Fall 2025 Workshops
Blackboard Ally: Making Digital Accessibility Simple
Wednesday, November 5 | 2:30–3:00 p.m. | Webinar
Blackboard’s Ally tool simplifies the process of identifying and resolving accessibility
issues across a variety of file types. In this session, learn how to use Ally’s features
to check accessibility, fix issues, and improve your course materials.
Register - Blackboard Ally
Creating Accessible Word Documents
Tuesday, November 11 | 3:00–3:30 p.m. | Webinar
All course materials hosted on USC platforms, including Blackboard, must be digitally
accessible. This session focuses on Microsoft Word and covers how to use heading styles,
the accessibility checker, and other tools to create accessible syllabi, assignments,
and handouts.
Register - Word Documents
Designing Accessible PowerPoint Presentations
Monday, November 17 | 2:20–2:50 p.m. | Webinar
PowerPoint presentations can powerfully support student learning when designed accessibly.
This session explores key accessibility practices such as reading order, alternative
text, and slide structure to ensure every student can engage with your visual content.
Register - PowerPoint Presentations
Video Captioning and Transcription Made Easy
Thursday, December 2 | 1:15–1:45 p.m. | Webinar
Captioning and transcripts make video content more engaging, flexible, and accessible.
Learn how to use USC’s supported video platform, Panopto, to easily add and manage captions for lectures and other recorded materials.
Register - Video Captioning and Transcription