The Office of Digital Learning (ODL) provides in-person accessibility training for all FSU faculty and staff on the fundamentals of accessible course design and working with Word, PowerPoint, and PDFs. With an extension of the DOJ compliance deadline to April 2027, fall is a good time to address accessibility issues with course [...]
The FSU Testing Center serves the campus community this semester with in-person proctored testing at our main campus facility, off-campus distance learning exam coordination, and online proctoring through SmarterProctoring Live. The main campus Testing Center proctors FSU course exams as well as Modern Language [...]
To prepare FSU faculty, students, and staff for the effective and ethical use of artificial intelligence in higher education, the university provides access to the Google AI Professional Certificate. The self-paced training course is available at no cost as part of FSU’s commitment to AI literacy. Through [...]
If you want to get ahead with the accessibility of your Canvas courses over the summer, the Office of Digital Learning (ODL) is offering in-person accessibility training for all FSU faculty and staff. With an extension of the DOJ compliance deadline, now is a good time to address accessibility issues [...]
During finals week for both the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms, the FSU Testing Center administered proctored exams to 19,409 students. Fall 2025 saw 9,712 final exams, slightly more than Spring 2026 finals, when the Testing Center assisted 9,697 students. Across both semesters, testing [...]
With the 2026 hurricane season underway, now is a good time for instructors to review the emergency preparedness of their classes. The FSU Emergency Module is designed to help faculty and students stay connected and maintain learning continuity after a weather emergency. [...]
The window for instructors to request proctored testing services for Summer and Fall 2026 course exams is now open. To ensure we can accommodate your request, submit it by the priority consideration deadline of May 5. Requests are welcome after this date but will be subject [...]
Easy Fix is an annual initiative of the Office of Digital Learning (ODL), designed to help instructors and course designers improve course accessibility through a series of small, incremental changes. During the Spring 2026 semester, ODL shared four easy fixes for improving the accessibility scores of Canvas course content. Following these fixes will help you meet the April 24, 2026, federal rule on accessibility* and make learning more accessible for everyone, not just those with disabilities.
The spring course evaluation window opens April 10, and students will have two weeks to complete their end-of-semester surveys. To help you engage students in constructive and meaningful feedback, the Office of Digital Learning provides an array of resources. You can import [...]
Easy Fix is an annual initiative of the Office of Digital Learning (ODL), designed to help instructors and course designers improve course accessibility through a series of small, incremental changes. Through the end of March (excluding spring break), ODL will email faculty and staff strategies [...]
