KU Center for Online and Distance Learning

Enjoy our Summer 2026 issue of Connections, the CODL newsletter.

CODL Summer Newsletter Header image with KU logo and Jayhawks # CODL Connections Summer 2026 # Accessibility Corner: Support & Training Opportunities Need help with digital or course accessibility issues? Accessibility Office Hours are offered every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. Stop by in person (Anschutz AIC 321) or connect v...

Curious about Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)? We have the details!

Regular and Substantive Interaction The US Department of Education has stipulated that online courses must provide a plan for how instructors will regularly and substantively interact with thei...

PowerPoint is great for slides, but not for video. To create video content that is clear, engaging, and accessible, instructors are invited to contact CODL at 785-864-1000 or [email protected] and a Digital Media Coordinator will help you create professional online lecture videos.

1. PowerPoint Is Not a Video Editor
2. Animations Don’t Always Translate Well
3. Audio Sync Issues Are Common
4. Poor Compatibility Across Devices
5. Lack of Creative Flexibility
6. File Sizes Can Be Huge and Sluggish