This is an informational document providing an overview of Anthology Ally and its features for improving accessibility of digital course content in higher education. It covers background on accessibility regulations, a history of Anthology Ally, key terms and concepts used in the tool, and ways Ally enables engagement between instructional designers, faculty, students, and administrators to enhance inclusion. The document was created with assistance from an AI tool.

The goal of this adapted version of BC Campus's Accessibility Toolkit - 2nd Edition is to provide resources for each content creator, instructional designer, educational technologist, librarian, administrator, and teaching assistant to create truly open textbooks and online academic experiences—ones that are free and accessible for all students. The original source was a collaboration between BCcampus, Camosun College, and CAPER-BC.

This book is the result of a co-design project in a class in the Masters of Education program at the University of Calgary. The course, and the resulting book, focus primarily on the safe and ethical use of technology in digital learning environments. The course was organized according to four topics based on Farrow’s (2016) Framework for the Ethics of Open Education and discusses Artificial Intelligence (AI) , social networking services (SNS), 3D printing, resource sharing, adaptive learning systems, STEM, assistive technologies, admissions, and communications. In each of the nine chapters, the authors discuss the connection to the value of technology in education, and practical possibilities of learning technologies for inclusive, participatory, democratic, and pluralistic educational paradigms.

A comprehensive infographic for educators, students, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamental differences between synchronous and asynchronous learning models. It provides a detailed breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages associated with each approach, enabling readers to make informed decisions about the most suitable learning method for their needs.