Standard 8 of the Quality Matters rubric focuses on accessibility and usability. Standard 8.7, the final standard in the QM rubric, calls for providing vendor accessibility statements for the technologies used in a course. QM assigns different points and values to standards, depending [...]
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.
In February, the Office of Digital Learning (ODL) hosted a luncheon recognizing the achievements of FSU faculty who have completed course certification as part of the FSU Quality Initiative. As part of the initiative, online courses undergo a rigorous peer-review process based on [...]
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 [...]
Standard 8 of the Quality Matters (QM) rubric centers on ensuring digital content is accessible and easy for all students to navigate. Think of it as designing for user friendliness and engagement rather than accommodation for disabilities. This concept ties in well to specific standard 8.6 [....]
The Office of Digital Learning (ODL) offers a variety of resources to help instructors ensure the accessibility of course content. By delivering accessible materials, you provide a positive learning experience for all students, regardless of [...]
Standard 8 of the Quality Matters rubric focuses on accessibility and usability, and the essential standard 8.5 describes the importance of accessible video and audio content in a course. By meeting this essential (3-point) standard, instructors [...]
The goal of this continuing feature on course design tips is to help instructors enhance the quality of their online courses by meeting the essential (3-point) standards from the Quality Matters rubric. By meeting these standards [...]
The goal of this continuing feature is to help instructors enhance the quality of their online courses by meeting the essential (3-point) standards from the Quality Matters rubric. By meeting these standards, you’re on your way to developing a robust learning experience for your students. We continue our rubric review with a look at the final standard, which focuses on accessibility. Essential Standard 8.3 describes the importance of accessible text in a course.
The goal of this continuing feature is to help instructors enhance the quality of their online courses by meeting the essential (3-point) standards from the Quality Matters rubric. By meeting these standards, you’re on your way [...]
