Facilitators
Ofelia Mangen and Suparna Sinha (Digital Education)
Details
This session explores how visual design and content presentation impact usability, accessibility, and comprehension. We will explore how to create a consistent, uncluttered course layout using headings, white space, readable fonts, and accessible color contrast. The session also addresses document and slideshow guidelines, including table design, slide structure, and avoiding distracting visual elements. We will discuss applying accessible formatting choices that improve navigation for all learners, including those using assistive technologies.
Session #3 of a 6-part series: BMCC’s Course Design Workshop Series supports faculty in the design, review, and continuous improvement of their courses across all modalities (in‑person, hybrid, or online). The series introduces the BMCC Course Rubric—a locally adapted framework based on the SUNY Online Course Quality Review Rubric (OSCQR)—as a shared resource to guide quality, accessibility, and usability in course design. Each session features a guided “think‑aloud” review of a faculty partner’s Brightspace course site, offering authentic, real‑time examples that promote reflective practice and actionable feedback.
Designed as a collaborative experience, the series is open to faculty across ranks, disciplines, and teaching modalities who are interested in refreshing or enhancing the online components of their courses. Faculty are welcome to attend individual sessions or the entire series; those who participate in all six sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
Contact
For additional information, email DEFacSupport@bmcc.cuny.edu.
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