Technology News

Captioning Instructional Videos

January 30, 2024

Did you know that CSUN will caption your instructional videos at no cost to your department? Many films and videos are already captioned, so check the video you want to present. If it is not captioned – or if the captions are poor quality - you can submit your videos to the NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services to have them professionally captioned. Read More About Captioning Instructional Videos

Course Accessibility Report

December 21, 2023

A laptop with a green check on the screen

What’s one simple step you can take to improve the accessibility of your course(s) before the next semester starts? Review your Course Accessibility Report.

Your Course Accessibility Report is specific to each course you teach using Canvas, and it is viewable only* by you. The report gives you a measure of the accessibility status of your course, a list of all of your course content and the accessibility of each file, and a list of the accessibility challenges that Canvas Ally found in your course. Read More About Course Accessibility Report

The Device Loaner Program for Students

November 3, 2023

The Device Loaner Program is available for currently enrolled CSUN students. The program provides technology to students who are without a device such as a computer or webcam so that they may continue their education uninterrupted. Read more about the device loaner program.

Welcome the New Director of Instructional Technology, Dr. Mathew Williams

October 19, 2023

Information Technology is thrilled to announce that Dr. Mathew Williams has joined us as the Director of Instructional Technology in the Academic Technology Department. With over 16 years of experience in technology management, educational development, and digital transformation within higher education, Matt brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Read More About Welcome the New Director of Instructional Technology, Dr. Mathew Williams

This PDF is Scanned

October 19, 2023

Your PDF in Canvas has a bright red dial, a score of 0%, and the message “This PDF is scanned.” What do you do?

Step 1: Can you make another copy?

Do you have access to the original book, article, etc.? Can you find it again online or in the University Library? Read More About This PDF is Scanned

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