Support with creating accessible materials
November 25, 2021
We have been made aware of a couple of external training sessions that could help in terms of meeting digital accessibility requirements. Open Educational Resources (OER) can extend the nature and type of resources available to teachers, researchers and students. This month’s free Future Teacher webinar is at 1 pm tomorrow, Friday 26th November 2021. …
How can I ensure content in my Moodle modules and Microsoft Documents is accessible?
November 22, 2021
To ensure content in your Moodle modules and Microsoft Documents is accessible to all, you can use accessibility checkers. What do accessibility checkers do? Accessibility checkers check automatically for some common errors in the text. These usually relate to the way the text is constructed. They can prevent all users from having equal access to information and functionality. Accessibility …
Moodle quick wins #1: Collapsed topics
October 18, 2021
The Collapsed Topics format is an easy way to avoid the “Scroll of Death” on your Moodle page. The topics look tidy, clear, and easy to navigate. Accessibility is much improved because it’s easier for screen readers to find a section without having to read out all section contents. As a format for a Moodle …
7 accessibility tips for staff who create learning resources
October 8, 2020
We occasionally get queries from staff who are struggling with the online systems that we are now using much more often and more consistently. Here are some hints and tips about Teams and Office 365 that some have found helpful: Teams 1. The Immersive Reader in Microsoft Teams enables you to hear posts and chat messages. …
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