Center of Emphasis

D2L Calendar - Using Colors

Q: "Can I use color in my calendar for my PAWS (D2L) course?"

A: Yes color can be used.  The most important things to remember about color usage anywhere in the course are:

• Do not use color alone to convey important information. For example, do not post "Due dates are indicated in red." Individuals with certain forms of color-blindness may not be able to distinguish the color. Entries with color should include some form of symbology that is color independent, such as an asterisk. For example, use "Due dates are indicated in red and marked with an asterisk (*)."
  
  
• Provide sufficient color contrast. Using a light colored text on a white background will cause problems for users with low vision. Make sure there is plenty of contrast between the foreground (text) and the background. Darker colors of text will work best.

Posted at 12:00AM May 01, 2007 by tblankenbeck in Desire2Learn  |