University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

Automated accessibility testing: capabilities, limitations & responsible use

Automated accessibility testing tools are excellent at catching some problems, but creating accessible digital environments also requires human judgment, thoughtful processes and a genuine commitment from everyone.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Aug 14

What’s happening Canvas – Customizable learner Dashboard On August 15, we will enable a feature which allows learners to customize their Canvas dashboard, by adding, rearranging, or deleting certain widgets. For more, see How do I customize my Dashboard as a student? Canvas – New Portfolio tool Canvas has transitioned to a new Portfolio. For …

Join us: KnowledgeBase User Group Meeting

Aug. 3 to 7 via Zoom. Attend our virtual sessions to brush up on content strategy, accessibility, knowledge management practices and more. Registration is open through Aug. 7.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of July 31

Blue is coming, Top Hat offers a toolkit, and lots of training in August.

What is digital accessibility?

Digital accessibility means that everyone can access information easily and independently. Learn more about this important work and why it matters.

Make it Accessible guides are now on the Digital Accessibility Hub

This set of comprehensive resources gives you tips and tools to make digital environments more accessible.

Smart Access July 2026 progress update

Active work is focused on developing a Zero Trust framework as well as a Smart Access roadmap, kicking off Elastic Cloud migration, and expanding device compliance.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of July 17

Gradescope & Turnitin scheduled maintenance, Canvas Free-for-Teacher Access, and lots of training in August!

Enhancing Online Education summer programs

Do you teach online or hybrid courses? Learn how to cultivate inclusivity and adopt strategies to create relationships in course learning communities. Webinars: July 22 & Aug. 4.

New Teams group connects administrative staff exploring AI at work

The Administrative AI Exchange is a new Microsoft Teams space for HR, finance, facilities and other administrative staff to share experiences, ask questions and connect with colleagues — no expertise required.