open resources

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Understanding the Difference Between Alt Text, Captions, and Long Descriptions

Digital Accessibility, OER, Online Learning Tools, Pressbooks, Universal Design, Visual Design, Writing /

8-minute read time. This guide is meant to help instructors, designers, and anyone creating digital learning materials. Digital accessibility should not be viewed as just a compliance checklist – it is a commitment to design content that works for everyone, regardless of ability or context. The intention and goal should be to build learning environments […]

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How to Cite Open Resources: A Simple Guide

OER, Online Learning Tools, Pressbooks, Universal Design, Writing /

2-minute read time. Open educational resources (OER) such as open textbooks, freely available articles, and Creative Commons–licensed materials have become essential tools for students, educators, and lifelong learners. They’re accessible, adaptable, and often completely free, but even though these resources are open, they still need to receive proper credit. Citing open resources isn’t complicated, but

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