Week #5 Evaluation

Providing Alternative Learning Materials Information:

Step 1: Navigate to YouTube.com

Step 2: Type in the content you want to search for in the search bar.

Step 3: Click on the spyglass to begin your search.

Step 4: Select “Filters.”

Step 5: Select “Subtitles/CC” to search for closed captioning videos.

Step 6: Click the video you want to share in the file. Conduct a quality check by clicking and unclicking on the small CC icon at the bottom of the video. To ensure the CCs are not autogenerated, look in the top left corner of the screen. 

Step 7: To get the embed code click “Share.”

Step 8: Click on “Embed;”

Step 9: Click “Copy.”

Step 10: Click on the “X” to minimize. You are not ready to embed your code into your file.

Adding Alternative Materials Information:

Step 1: Select “Content” from the navigation bar.

Step 2: In the “Add a Module” box, create a module by giving it a title and clicking the Enter key.

Step 3: Click on the module you created.

Step 4: On the module page, click “New.”

Step 5: From the drop-down menu, click “Create a File.”

Step 6: On the Create a File page, type in the title of your file.

Step 7: Give the file you created a description.

Step 8: Select the “Insert Stuff” icon.

Step 9: Select “Enter Embed Code.”

Step 10: From the Insert Stuff page, copy and paste the embed code from YouTube.

Step 11: Click “Next.”

Step 12: Click “Insert.”

Step 13: Click “Save and Continue.”

Creating An Accessible Webpage Using the Built-In HTML Editor Information:

Step 1: Select “Pages” from the admin navigation bar.

Step 2: Click on  “+Pages.”

Step 3: Give you page a title.

Step 4: Click “Paragraph.” The drop-down menu allows you to add CSS formatting to make your page accessible for students with disabilities.

Step 5: In the HTML Editor box, add “Heading 2” to add a title.

Step 6: Add “Heading 3” to add your subtitle/subheadings in the HTML Editor box.

Step 7: Type in the paragraph information for your webpage in the HTML Editor box.

Step 8: Click “Save and Publish.”

Step 9: Verify your page has been published.

Below I will provide my rationale for choosing D2L Brightspace by providing a brief evaluation explanation for each tool. My findings are as follows:

1. Modify Dropbox Assignment with Differentiated Release Conditions

Modifying Dropbox assignments in each LMS was quick and easy. It made choosing which LMS has a slight advantage difficult. However, Brightspace takes a slight edge in this category because it has a few more differentiation options than Canvas. For instance, Brightspace has plagiarism detection. 

2. Modify Quiz with Differentiated Release Conditions

Modifying quizzes in each LMS was quick and easy. Brightspace takes a slight edge in this category because it has a few more differentiation options than Canvas. For instance, in Brightspace, you can not only extend the dates and times for students but also give them a grace period and a warning about when the quiz will end. 

3. Providing Alternative Learning Materials by Uploading YouTube Videos w/ CC

Brightspace and Canvas require you to upload a YouTube video with closed captions because neither system offers CC capabilities. Finding and verifying that the YouTube video has CC is the same for both LMS. Additionally, both LMS requires an HTML editor to insert the video. When comparing, the functionality of the HTML Editor Brightspace takes the edge. Brightspace gives you more options to add content using the HTML Editor and allows you to embed the CC YouTube video. Students can watch the video embedded from the same page. However, in Canvas, students can only see the link, which they can click on and open in a new window. Brightspace allows instructors to embed the code within the system and provides more functionality. 

4. Creating an Accessible Web Page Using the Built-In HTML Editor

Each LMS allows Instructors to format webpages using CSS formatting with the HTML Editor. This process for both LMS is quick and easy. Brightspace takes a slight edge in this tool because the HTML Editor allows for more options in formatting, adding files, and adding accessibility.

5. Links to and Summary of Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT Report) 

Each LMS provides users with VPAT reports, and both are current to the latest version of the report. When comparing how each LMS evaluates its accessibility, they both use experience testers and third-party accessibility testing companies to help in assessing their LMS. Although both LMS provides the VPAT report, Brightspace provides users with more information concerning their LMS. For this reason, Brightspace takes the edge in reporting.