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Center for Teaching & Learning

As a Cal Poly organization, the CTL demanded a website that could exceed Section 508 standards for accessibility and be fully navigable by visually-impaired users.

Close-up view of the Center for Teaching and Learning website interface Visit Site

Accessibility

Web accessibility was the most important consideration for the CTL website from day one. By carefully adhering to the Section 508 Standards for web accessibility, I created a web site optimized for disabled users with assistive technologies such as screen readers. Before the CTL site went live, it was subjected to a barrage of usability tests to ensure it was up to the standards of the Cal Poly Information Technology Services and Disability Resources departments.

Additionally, I learned how to create accessible PDF files and how to properly caption movies. As part of my content development duties, I designed and narrated several accessibility tutorial videos using Adobe Captivate.

Branding

During my time at the CTL, I was responsible for creating the CTL's logo and identity scheme, which carried over into the website and printed documents including posters, flyers, and a quarterly 8-page newsletter sent to all of Cal Poly's faculty.

Screenshot of the Cal Poly Center for Teaching and Learning website

Ongoing Content Development

For more than a year, I was the sole content developer responsible for upkeep and renewal of content. I worked with a great variety of faculty and administrators to keep workshops and events up to date. On several occasions I had the opportunity to act as a stock/portrait photographer for the CTL, gathering fresh images for the website and printed materials.