Environment
Canvas
Panorama
Issue
How can I create alternative formats of my own files using Panorama DocHub in Canvas?
Resolution
To create and store accessible alternative formats for files in Panorama DocHub within Canvas, students can follow these steps:
- Login to your Canvas account and navigate to any course.
- Select Panorama from the left-side navigation menu. This will open your DocHub.
- Select Upload, and choose the file you want to convert into an accessible format.
- Under Files, select the file you uploaded, opening the Alternative Formats menu.
- Choose the desired accessible format from the options available (e.g., audio, electronic braille, ePub).
- In the Alternative Formats menu for that item, there will now be options under the type you selected to view or download the new file. The following image shows an example of how these options will now be displayed in the alternative formats menu:
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Additional Information
For additional support, please contact ITS Canvas Accessibility.