10.8 URL Links for Accessibility

All URL links are working. Use the “link checker” in Canvas to confirm.

Add meaningful hyperlink text and ScreenTips so that clear and accurate information is conveyed about the destination.

Points: 3 (Essential)

QM Alignment: 8.2

Overview

Over time, some hyperlinks in your course may break. The content or video is no longer available at the link. This is known as link rot. Content may also unexpectedly change or become outdated. You’ll want to regularly check your links and fix, update, or remove them as needed.

Tips

• Check for broken links and images with the Canvas link validator
• All hyperlinks should have informative text – don’t use phrases like ‘Click Here’
• It is recommended to embed videos rather than link to them, so that students can view them in the page
  • How to embed Canvas Studio videos
  • How to embed YouTube and other videos in Canvas
  • Remember to check and edit captions (standard 10.2)

Resources

• On link underlines
• Canvas Accessibility Checklist