What is Blackboard course accessibility tools?

Blackboard course accessibility tools are integrated within Learn.UQ to assist staff in understanding and addressing accessibility issues in their courses.

How can I use them to improve accessibility in my course?

Blackboard course accessibility tools offer a range of functionality to improve the accessibility of Learn.UQ course content including:

  • Alternative formats: advanced machine learning algorithms automatically provide students with access to a range of alternative formats.
  • Review accessibility scores and improve accessibility: course content is automatically checked and scored based on accessibility and detailed guidance is provided for instructors on how to fix the identified issues. 
  • Course accessibility report: an interactive report on course content accessibility to help drive accessibility improvements at a course level.

eLearning Adviser Consultations (via Zoom)

The eLearning Advisers offers one-on-one consultations to course teaching staff on adopting UQ eLearning technologies.

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