Panorama for Canvas Accessibility

Environment

Canvas

Panorama

Issue

What is the Panorama tool for Canvas accessibility, and where can I get support?

Resolution

Panorama is an accessibility tool in Canvas that has features for both students and instructors. Currently, Panorama is visible by default for both students and instructors, appearing in the course navigation menu as well as icons throughout the course.

Features for Students

Student-facing tools can convert content and files into more accessible formats. Learn how to Create Alternative Formats with Panorama in Canvas for files in Canvas courses, or Use Panorama DocHub to Create Alternative Formats for files outside of Canvas.

Features for Instructors

Panorama has multiple features to help instructors and instructional support staff create more accessible content. These features include:

  • Scanning Canvas content and attached files against digital accessibility standards
  • Providing actionable guidance to improve the accessibility of Canvas content and files
  • Automatically converting content and attached files into more accessible formats

Learn more about how to Improve Canvas Course Accessibility with Panorama and Track Canvas Course Accessibility with Panorama.

How Can I Get Help?

For general questions about Panorama, please contact the ITS Service Center.

For additional support:

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

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This Service is a tool to check and fix the accessibility of content on Canvas. This solution will help course creators make digital content accessible to everyone, and meet digital accessibility standards as required by U-M policy and applicable law.