Digital Learning Day: Feb. 26

Every Day Was Digital Learning Day

Digital learning is for everyone, every day. At the Alamo Colleges District, our annual Digital Learning Day virtual event centered on accessibility and highlighted tools, strategies, and design practices that create inclusive, equitable online learning environments.

Whether you're building a course, supporting students, or leading faculty development, these sessions offer practical ways to integrate accessibility into your daily digital teaching and learning practices.

What to Expect

Live sessions and interactive workshops on accessible course design
Spotlights on tools like TidyUp, UDOIT Advantage, and Canvas best practices
Discussions on legal compliance, equity, and inclusive pedagogy
Opportunities to connect with peers, share strategies, and celebrate innovation
Targeted resources to support your ongoing work

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2026 Digital Learning Day Agenda

Accessibility Initiative: What to Expect and How We’re Supporting You

Get a clear overview of the district’s accessibility initiative, key timelines, and expectations. Learn about support, training, and resources to make accessibility manageable and sustainable.

Presenter:

Rudy Lopez
Director of Online Learning
Digital Learning & Transformation

Tools, action plans, and resources to help you create accessible digital content

TidyUP for Canvas Cleanup

Discover how TidyUP helps you streamline your Canvas course by identifying unused files and content. Learn how digital decluttering supports accessibility and improves navigation for all students

Presenter

Can Cui
Instructional Designer Team Lead
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

TidyUP Step Guide

Accessible Session Recording

TidyUP for Canvas Cleanup

UDOIT Advantage: Scan. Fix. Empower.

Learn how UDOIT Advantage automates accessibility checks in Canvas, identifies issues in real time, and provides guidance to fix them, putting inclusive design at your fingertips.

Presenter:

Jonathan Barnes
Instructional Designer
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

UDOIT Step Guide

Accessible Session Recording

UDOIT Advantage: Scan. Fix. Empower.

Structuring Content with Page Headings

Explore how clear, consistent heading structures not only improve readability but also ensure screen reader compatibility and better learner navigation.

Presenter:

Can Cui
Instructional Designer Team Lead
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

Heading Step Guide

Accessible Session Recording

Structuring Content with Page Headings

Images and Alt Text Essentials

Understand the power of alternative text (alt text) in creating inclusive content. You’ll leave with easy-to-apply tips for describing images effectively across your course.

Presenter:

Jonathan Barnes
Instructional Designer
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

Alt Text Step Guide

Accessible Session Recording

Images and Alt Text Essentials

Links that Work: Writing Accessible URLs

Not all links are created equally. This session will show you how to craft descriptive, meaningful hyperlinks that support all users, especially those using assistive technologies.

Presenter:

Derrick Thomas
Instructional Designer
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

Accessible URL Step Guide

Accessible Session Recording

Links that Work: Writing Accessible URLs

Table Headers & Data Accessibility

Tables can be helpful! Learn how to format tables with proper headers, structure, and tags so that screen readers can interpret data accurately.

Presenter:

Can Cui
Instructional Designer Team Lead
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

Accessible Session Recording

Table Headers & Data Accessibility

Color and Contrast for Clarity.

Color choices matter. This session explores how to check color contrast and avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning, making your content accessible to more students.

Presenter:

Amy Gates
Trainer II
San Antonio College
Instructional Innovation Center

Accessible Documents

Understanding Contrast and Color Accessibility

Accessible Session Recording

Color and Contrast for Clarity.

Captions that Count: Making Video Accessible

Explore best practices for adding accurate captions to your instructional videos. Learn why captioning supports not only compliance, but student engagement and success.

Presenter:

Can Cui
Instructional Designer Team Lead
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

Accessible Session Recording

Captions that Count: Making Video Accessible

Accessible Documents 101

From Word to PDF, documents need accessibility too. Learn how to create accessible course files that all learners can access, search, and navigate with ease.

Presenter:

Rudy Lopez
Director of Online Learning
Digital Learning & Transformation

Accessible Documents

Accessible Session Recording

Accessible Documents

For more information

About Digital Learning Day

This engaging event features a series of dynamic 30-minute Zoom sessions that explore practical and innovative ways to use digital accessibility tools and strategies.
It's perfect for educators looking to boost their skills in creating impactful and meaningful student learning experiences. The day is filled with learning, sharing, and inspiration – all tailored to our digital education landscape at the Alamo Colleges.

Questions? Contact our event coordinators:

Rudy Lopez
rlopez2@alamo.edu

About Alamo Colleges Online Instructional Designers

Instructional Designers provide one-on-one consultations with faculty and conduct in-depth course reviews. Additionally, Instructional Designers offer support for College directed initiatives to build and strengthen the College’s capacity to deliver premier, quality digital learning experiences for students.