Sep 24, 2026 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: This is an online event. Register to receive the Zoom link and calendar invitation.
Intended Audience: Faculty, Instructors, Graduate Student Instructors, Academic Support Staff
Your course materials might be accessible—but can your students actually find them? A well-structured bCourses site isn't just a convenience; it's a foundational accessibility practice. When content is buried in folders, navigation is cluttered, or naming is inconsistent, students face real barriers before they've even opened a file—especially students using screen readers, those with cognitive disabilities, or those navigating on mobile devices.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to design a bCourses site that is logical, intuitive, and easy to navigate for all students. Using the Core Template as a model, we'll walk through how to organize modules, streamline your navigation menu, implement consistent naming conventions, and create orientation pages that help students understand how your course works. Whether you're building a new course or reorganizing an existing one, you'll leave with concrete strategies you can implement right away.
This session focuses on site structure and organization, how your course is set up, rather than the accessibility of individual documents, videos, or page content. For guidance on making your course content accessible, see RTL's companion accessibility workshops: Events & Trainings.
This session will run for 45 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes reserved for questions.
➡️Register for this event here!⬅️
Registrants will be sent a Zoom link and bCal invite as the workshop date draws near.
Unable to join us for this workshop? Engage with our asynchronous offerings on this topic: Accessible bCourses Site
Facilitators:
| Joseph Kearns (he/him) coordinates CTL’s instructional design and innovation services, partnering with faculty to enhance course design through evidence-based teaching strategies. He offers consultation on integrating digital tools and active learning approaches across in-person, blended, hybrid, and online formats to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. |
| Amanda Bradley, M.S., is an Instructional Designer for CTL. In her role, she collaborates with faculty to develop innovative, accessible online courses. She holds a master's degree in Instructional Technology and has been working in higher education, designing online courses for over 15 years |