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Posted on November 18, 2021 by

How Do Students Use Canvas Ally?

In 2020-2021, students downloaded 57,704 PDF versions of Word and PowerPoint course materials. Students have several alternative file formats to choose from, and Ally will convert a variety of files. However, Word and PowerPoint to PDF was by far the most popular. What does this mean for faculty?

Check your Course Accessibility Report; get more information on the Canvas Ally page.
Use the built-in Accessibility Checker in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Sign up for winter training online through the Chancellor’s Office.