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What Does a11y Mean?

February 23, 2023

accessibility symbol the word accessible under it numbers 1 through 10 and a11y

“a11y” stands for “accessibility.” A numeronym is a number-based word with 11 for the number of letters between the letters a and y. A11y often appears on social media platforms like Twitter because space is limited and every character counts #a11y. It is always good practice to spell the word and any abbreviations or make a reference to your abbreviation when used for the first time. Read More About What Does a11y Mean?

ChatGPT: Ai Writing in Higher Ed

February 23, 2023

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In the fast-paced world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in all areas of life, including higher education. AI technologies are changing the way we learn, teach, and engage with information. One of the most exciting new AI technologies available today is ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI. Read More About ChatGPT: Ai Writing in Higher Ed

New 2023 DEIG Grant Awarded to AT

February 23, 2023

Academic Technology, in partnership with the Office of Student Success, is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded another Diversity, Equity and Innovation Grant for the project "Disseminating the keys to Digital Equity 2.0: Peer-to-Peer Technology Training for Early Start Students."

This initiative will fund training for student employees to develop computer and digital literacy skills and then present them to Early Start students in the summer.The project specifically targets "non-tech" students as trainers, so that they can benefit from the training in technology.

Canvas e-Portfolio

February 1, 2023

An electronic portfolio tool called Canvas e-Portfolio enables all CSUN students and alumni to create portfolios to showcase their accomplishments to build a network, find jobs, and enhance their learning. Read more about CSUN Canvas e-Portfolio.

5 Accessibility Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 19, 2023

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Whether it is a document, webpage, Canvas, flyer, infographic, email, or social media, content creators should always consider the five most common accessibility tips to create accessible and user-friendly content for everyone. Read More About 5 Accessibility Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

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