In Jan 2019 EHU acquired a new technology called Blackboard Ally to help improve the accessibility of content within Blackboard, in line with UK legislation. Ally not only provides staff with an accessibility score and guidance on files uploaded to Blackboard but also provides the … Continue reading
In Jan 2019 EHU acquired a new technology called Blackboard Ally to help improve the accessibility of content within Blackboard, in line with UK legislation. Ally not only provides staff with an accessibility score and guidance on files uploaded to Blackboard but also provides the … Continue reading
Introduction From 23rd September 2018, it became law for public sector bodies to make the content of their websites and mobile apps more accessible to users under the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018. This government regulation* is an extension … Continue reading
What is online accessibility and why is it important? Online accessibility is the practice of making content available to as many people as possible. This means enabling those with disabilities to access content as effectively as those without disabilities. With … Continue reading
To mark GAAD, ‘Anthology and Blackboard’ is hosting a 24-hour global event called… Along with other institutions Edge Hill University is excited to be taking part, following our success in the event last year, Edge Hill University was placed 3rd … Continue reading
We Digital Interns have lived and breathed accessibility for the last couple of months. If you were to ask any one of us for advice on how to make a document accessible, we could give you a bucket load of tips. It has now become second nature for us to use refinements to make our reports … Continue reading
Since 2018, Blackboard Ally has provided clear feedback and guidance about improving the content you create. At Edge Hill University, we all know the benefits for staff, but what’s in it for students? Here are three students who have taken … Continue reading
On Thursday 20th May 2021 it is the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access, inclusion and accessibility. Did you know that 1 billion people Worldwide have … Continue reading
One of the beneficial features of Blackboard Ally is the Course Accessibly Report. For each module it shows: Overall course accessibly score. List of issues that have been identified in the course. Distribution of course content by type. The accessibility report organises content … Continue reading
This month we have a range of bookable staff development sessions on offer, from getting started with Learning Edge to implementing breakout rooms successfully. Spotlighted sessions Making “Groupwork” Work: Facilitating effective groupwork online This session will explore techniques, tips and … Continue reading