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Enhancing Accessible Learning: Exploring Blackboard Ally’s Alternative Formats

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What is Ally? Ally is a tool available on all Blackboard modules that aims to automate the “accessibility process” in order to ensure that the content being uploaded to your Blackboard module is inclusive for all learners. Ally does two

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Blackboard Ultra Ally

Blackboard Ultra Ally

What is Ally? Ally is a tool available on all Blackboard modules that aims to automate the “accessibility process” in order to ensure that the content being uploaded to your Blackboard module is inclusive for all learners. Ally does two

Simon November 17, 2023November 6, 2023 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

Improving the inclusivity of Sway presentations

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There are a number of small adjustments you can make to your Sways to ensure increased readability and accessibility for everyone. This post discusses how to add alternative text to images and select clear styles and fonts.

Emma May 3, 2019 LTE Blog No Comments Read more

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