Part 17: Accessibility is a safety issue. To be Operable, content must not trigger physical reactions: 🚫 No fast flashing: Stay under 3 flashes per second. ⏸️ Control the motion: Users must be able to pause animations longer than 5 seconds. Learn more: buff.ly/OdmRa7z

Part 16: Is your content a race? 🏃‍♂️⏱️ To be Operable (Level AA), users need enough time to read & act. 🚫 Avoid auto-scrolling carousels that move too fast. ⚠️ Provide warnings before the session times out. ✅ Allow users to extend time limits! Learn more: itec-ia.org/operable-mak...

Part 15: Stop the "Tab Fatigue!" Tabbing through a huge header menu on every page is exhausting for keyboard users. The Fix: A "Skip to Main Content" link at the very top of your site/app. It should stay hidden until it’s "Tabbed" into focus! Learn more: buff.ly/OdmRa7z

Part 14: Focus Indicators For a site or app to be Operable (Level AA), keyboard users must see a "Focus Indicator" (like an outline) on every link & button. 🚫 Never remove the focus ring for "cleaner" design. If they can't see it, they can't use it! Learn more: itec-ia.org/operable-mak...

Part 13: The Keyboard Test! The Tab, Enter, and Space keys are the main tools for users with motor impairments or assistive tech. The Rule: If you can't reach it and "click" it using only these three keys, it is not accessible. Learn more: 🔗 buff.ly/OdmRa7z

Accessibility isn’t just for websites! 🌐📱💻 Part 12: The OPERABLE pillar. If a student or parent can’t navigate your app, social media, or site using a keyboard or voice, it’s a barrier. 🚫 Can everyone interact with your content? 🔗 Operable Guide: buff.ly/OdmRa7z

That’s a wrap on our Perceivable Content series! We’ve covered 11 parts of making content perceivable for ADA Level AA compliance. What was your biggest takeaway this week? 💡 Let’s keep the conversation going! Check out the full guide here: 🔗 buff.ly/GCImjLa

Is your PDF a "dead end" or a "digital map"? 📄🗺️ Part 11 of our series: Complex Documents. To be Perceivable (Level AA): Tagging: Must use hidden tags to define the reading order. OCR: Never upload a raw scan. Make sure the text is selectable! Full guide: 🔗 itec-ia.org/perceivable-...

Part 10 of our Accessibility Series: Perceivable Tables To meet Level AA standards, tables must have: Designated Header Rows. No merged/split cells. No Layout Tables! Don't use tables to make columns—use real layout tools instead. Full guide: 🔗 buff.ly/GCImjLa

Part 9 of our Accessibility Series: Single-Sense Media Podcasts and silent videos need love, too! To be Perceivable (Level AA): ✅ Audio Only: Needs a full text transcript. ✅ Video Only: Needs a transcript or audio description. Full guide: 🔗 itec-ia.org/perceivable-...

Part 8 of our Accessibility Series: Perceivable Pre-Recorded Video 🎥🎬 To be Perceivable, your videos must include: Accurate Captions: Edited for 100% accuracy (no "auto-generated" typos!). Audio Descriptions: Ensuring visual-only info is shared via audio. Full guide: 🔗 buff.ly/GCImjLa

Going live? 🎥 Make sure everyone can tune in! Part 7 of our ADA Accessibility Series: Live Streams For ADA compliance, remember: ✅ Live Captions (Required for live audio) ✅ Audio Descriptions (Required for visual info) ✅ Accurate transcripts for the replay Full guide: 🔗 buff.ly/GCImjLa

Part 6 of our series: Alt Text. If they can't see it, describe it! ✅ Be concise & descriptive ✅ Skip "Image of..."—just describe the scene! ✅ Mark decorations as "decorative." Full guide: 🔗 buff.ly/GCImjLa

Part 5 of our series: Descriptive Links. Accessible links tell you where you’re going before you click. ✅ "View the ITEC Resource Guide" ❌ "Click here" ❌ "https://buff.ly/3F08ZFt" Make your navigation clear for everyone! 🧭 Full guide: 🔗 buff.ly/GCImjLa

Part 4 of our Accessibility series: Perceivable Lists. Using built-in list tools helps screen readers announce: "List, 5 items." List them right! ✅ Numbered for steps ✅ Bulleted for groups ❌ No "fake" lists! Full guide: 🔗 itec-ia.org/perceivable-...

Part 3 of our Accessibility series: Logical Heading Structure. ✅ Use H1 for titles. ✅ Use H2/H3 for sections. ✅ Don't skip levels! Proper headings help everyone (especially screen reader users) navigate with ease. Full guide: 🔗 itec-ia.org/perceivable-...

Is your text styling a barrier? Part 2 of our series: Text Formatting ✅ Body Text: Use at least 12pt font ✅ Underlining: Save for links only. ✅ Bold for emphasis (avoid italics/color/all caps!). Keep your content readable for everyone! 📖 Full guide: 🔗 itec-ia.org/perceivable-...

If they can’t see it, they can’t learn it! We’re kicking off our ADA series with Color Contrast. 🎨 The tip: Avoid light-on-light colors. High contrast = High accessibility. Read our full "Perceivable" guide here: 🔗 itec-ia.org/perceivable-...

This month, we're breaking down the 4 pillars of ADA compliance: POUR. 👁️ Perceivable 🖱️ Operable 🧠 Understandable 🛠️ Robust Week 1 Focus: PERCEIVABLE. Stay tuned for tips on making your digital content accessible for all. Full guide: 🔗 buff.ly/GCImjLa

Are you ready for the new ADA-Compliance deadline of April 24th? We are launching a four-week series next week, breaking down the POUR principles of ADA compliance. Don’t want to wait? Explore our full toolkit at the Accessibility and Equity Resource Center: itec-ia.org/accessibilit...

By 2027, 80% of jobs will require digital literacy. 🚀 On #DigitalLearningDay, we’re doing more than teaching apps; we’re building futures. How are you using tech today to prepare your students for tomorrow? Share your "future-ready" strategy below! 👇

Our brains are still full from Friday’s IT Conference! We spent the day diving into the future of EdTech. What was your biggest takeaway? 🧠💻 Share in the Comments.

🎉 Thank you to all of the amazing educators who presented today at our 2026 ITEC IT Conference! 🙏 Thank you for sharing your ideas, your passion, your experiences, and just being here to take part in this learning with each other. 😀 Hope to see you next year as well!

🎉 Huge thanks to all of our vendors for being here today at the 2026 ITEC IT Conference! 😄 You are an integral part of our conference! ✔️ Make sure if you are at the conference, you visit them one last time before the day ends!

🕘️ The first sessions of the day are about to start at the 2026 ITEC IT Conference! ✔️ Get to the rooms so you can start the day off with some great learning! 🎉 So many amazing sessions today, so much to learn!

☃️ Safe travels to all attendees and vendors coming to Nevada, IA today! 🙌 The 2026 ITEC IT Conference is still on and starts at 9am! 👀 See you there!

1️⃣ Just 1 more day until the 2026 ITEC IT Conference!!! 🎉 You can still register today or register on-site tomorrow! 👍 Don't miss out on this great learning opportunity in Nevada, IA! itec-ia.org/it-conference/

2️⃣ Only 2 days until the 2026 ITEC IT Conference in Nevada, IA. 🎉 The schedule is posted and full of great sessions for Tech Directors and IT staff. 🔗 Check out the schedule and get registered today! itec-ia.org/it-conference/

❓ Formative assessment can be such a powerful tool for teachers, and students, when done right. 💻 What is your current top tool for giving and analyzing formative assessments? 🤖 How are you using AI to help design and implement formative assessments?

Are you an IT Professional looking to expand your community, grow your craft and stay up to date on the latest? ITEC’s annual IT Conference is taking place THIS FRIDAY - February 20, 2026 in Nevada, IA. Join us! Learn more itec-ia.org/it-conference/ #itecia #edtech #education

🗓 February Newsletter 💡 Learning Recommendation 💻 AI Skills for Educators ✏️ Authors: Canva 👇 Learn more about this great resource to build student skills with AI 🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/---ITEC-Febr... #itecia #education

📣 Lots of great information in the January newsletter. 👀 Check it out for: 💡 Tip or Strategy 📕 Learning Recommendation 💻 Tech Tool of the month 🎉 IT Conference info 🤘 Rockstar recognition 🔗 myemail.constantcontact.com/---ITEC-Febr... #itecia #education

Can you spot the imposter? In this Google Arts & Culture experiment, you’re shown four images—three are real historical artifacts, and one is AI-generated. You have to find the "Odd One Out" before the timer runs out. Try it: artsandculture.google.com/experiment/o... #itecia #edtech #education

Think you’re a prompt engineer? Put your skills to the test with “Say What You See” from Google Arts & Culture. The goal: describe an AI-generated image and try to match the original as closely as possible. Try it here: artsandculture.google.com/experiment/s... #itecia #edtech #education

Transform student thinking from static to dynamic! With Brisk's new Boost Whiteboard, students can sketch, label, and get instant AI feedback while they learn. Give your students a visual voice today! #itecia #EdTech

🗓️ Join us for the IT Conference on Feb. 20th. This event is essential for IT professionals in education. Enjoy insightful sessions, network with industry leaders, and connect with like-minded individuals. For full details visit buff.ly/3ia9dbb. #itecia #edtech

The wait is over! The #ITECIA 2026 IT Conference schedule is officially LIVE. Explore the sessions: itec-ia.org/it-conference/ #edtech #itecia

Are you an IT Professional looking to expand your community, grow your craft and stay up to date on the latest? ITEC’s annual IT Conference is taking place on February 20, 2026 in Nevada, IA. Learn more itec-ia.org/it-conference/ #itecia #edtech #education

Need learning you can use fast? ITEC Grab and Go Learning offers quick, practical resources designed for busy educators. Short. Focused. Ready to use right away. Explore Grab and Go learning here 👉 itec-ia.org/learn/grab-a... #ITECIA #GrabAndGo #EdTechLearning #IowaEducators

What people love most about Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC) is the people. Supportive, collaborative, and always willing to help. Explore resources, events, and more at itec-ia.org #ITECIA #EdTech #IowaEducators

ITEC is Iowa’s hub for edtech learning, professional development, and connection for educators and IT leaders across the state. 🔔 Upcoming Event 💻 ITEC Annual IT Conference 📍 Nevada, IA | 📅 Feb 20, 2026 Explore more at itec-ia.org #ITEC #EdTech #IowaEducators

🗓️ Join us for the IT Conference on Feb. 20th. This event is essential for IT professionals in education. Enjoy insightful sessions, network with industry leaders, and connect with like-minded individuals. For full details visit buff.ly/3ia9dbb. #itecia #edtech

Kick off 2026 by shouting out an Iowa educator who inspires you! Nominate a colleague for Rockstar Recognition to feature their amazing work in ITEC's next monthly newsletter. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #itecia #edtech

Are you an IT Professional looking to expand your community, grow your craft and stay up to date on the latest? ITEC’s annual IT Conference is taking place on February 20, 2026 in Nevada, IA. Learn more itec-ia.org/it-conference/ #itecia #edtech #education

Kick off 2026 by shouting out an Iowa educator who inspires you! Nominate a colleague for Rockstar Recognition to feature their amazing work in ITEC's next monthly newsletter. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #itecia #edtech

💡 Tip of the Month💡 ✅ Split view in Chrome Split your tab view so you can have one tab on the left half and a different tab on the right half of the screen 💡 Find out more in our January Newsletter 🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T #itecia #edtech #education

Did you know that Gemini LTI is in Canvas? Use Gems to create custom AI experts for lesson planning or turn your course materials into interactive Notebooks for students. Learn More support.google.com/edu/assignme... #itecia

💻 Tech tool of the Month 💻 docuslice.com Easily turn any image or PDF into large, multi‑page tiled prints—no hassle, just a few clicks! 💡 Find out more in our January Newsletter 🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T #itecia #edtech #education

Want to turn classroom "minefields" into growth opportunities? Check out this guide on #GrowthDiscourse from Cult of Pedagogy to equip your students with ethical thinking and leadership skills. 🔗 www.cultofpedagogy.com/growth-disco... #itecia

📣 Lots of great information in the January newsletter. 👀 Check it out for: 💡 Tip or Strategy 📕 Learning Recommendation 💻 Tech Tool of the month 📹 Upcoming webinars 🎉 Spring Conference info 🤘 Rockstar recognition 🔗 conta.cc/4qKFO4T #itecia #iaedchat