{"id":8439,"date":"2020-09-09T09:40:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T09:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-test-2\/?p=8439"},"modified":"2025-02-12T12:59:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T12:59:31","slug":"how-accessible-is-padlet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/TEL-Support-Staff\/how-accessible-is-padlet\/","title":{"rendered":"Padlet: Accessibility recommendations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">How accessible is Padlet?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.help\/l\/en\/article\/pyr0huo2v4-padlet-accessibility-faq-jib#:~:text=If%20you're%20using%20a,hear%20Open%20padlet%20settings%20button.\">Padlet&#8217;s accessibility FAQs.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In summary, Padlet are broadly compliant with WCAG level A for the <a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/site\/board\">Board product<\/a> and are working towards AA.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Screen-reading software:<\/strong> Padlet is basically compatible with screen-reader software (e.g. Apple Voice-Over, Jaws); for example, posts can be read aloud and new posts can be created using a shortcut.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyboard navigation<\/strong>: Padlet supports full keyboard navigation across all pages. They also provide convenient shortcuts for quick content creation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto-captions:<\/strong> will display for videos linked via YuJa, YouTube etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colour contrast:<\/strong> Padlet recommend users download a web extension such as <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/high-contrast\/djcfdncoelnlbldjfhinnjlhdjlikmph\">High Contrast for Chrome<\/a> to increase contrast on Padlet pages.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"><strong>Alt-text<\/strong>: If students post imagery<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">they will be prompted to add alt-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW219282346 BCX8\">text<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"> but this is not enforced<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"> To mitigate, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">a few options <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">include<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">adding a \u2018required\u2019 field <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">in which students must <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">enter<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">text<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"> to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"> the post)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">, adding alt-text yourself, disabling\u00a0the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"> to add images to posts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">, informing students that\u00a0image attachments are decorative only.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"> These are just some suggestions, contact TEL to discuss more ideas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\"> or your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW219282346 BCX8\">particular scenario<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219282346 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW219282346 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I inclusively support students to participate in a padlet activity?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Create padlets mindfully:<\/strong> screen-reader software users (and those with impaired vision) will have a more accessible experience if padlet creators to follow these <a style=\"font-size: revert\" href=\"https:\/\/padlet.help\/l\/en\/article\/p2h52np9ui-how-can-i-make-my-padlet-more-accessbile#:~:text=Here%20are%20some%20tips%20to%20make%20your%20padlet,Class%20Try%3A%20Interactive%20Science%20Experiments%20-%20Grades%206-8\">tips to create padlets that are accessible.<\/a> <span style=\"font-size: revert\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Give notice:<\/strong> Let students know you plan to use Padlet, you can give notice via Module Roadmaps and\/or Weekly Plans, or via a slide in your PowerPoint. This <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">allows students time to activate their padlet licence, try out the tool for themselves and\/or ask questions to seek support prior to use. For example, <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a screen-reader user may want to check <a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.help\/l\/en\/article\/pyr0huo2v4-padlet-accessibility-faq-jib#:~:text=If%20you're%20using%20a,hear%20Open%20padlet%20settings%20button.\">Padlet&#8217;s accessibility FAQs<\/a> and need time to familiarise themselves with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.help\/l\/en\/article\/6ihbji4qlf-are-there-shortcuts-for-padlet\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">mouse and keyboard short-cuts\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a note-taker may be needed to post on a student&#8217;s behalf<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Signpost support: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-students\/padlet\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">university Padlet support page for students<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which can be linked via your Blackboard course content, such as Ultra Documents, Module Roadmap and\/or Weekly plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Design an activity to orientate students: <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When introducing Padlet, consider designing a \u2018low stakes\u2019 activity so students can familiarise themselves with the tool and better understand the type of support they may require to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Be prepared to adapt the padlet activity:<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may find that altering the activity to pair or groupwork allows students to make posts on behalf of others, or allowing greater student interaction and more considered posts. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Encourage students to post inclusively, and make the first post yourself!<br \/>\n<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are some simple tips that everyone can follow which will increase the accessibility and clarity of posts, you should model these guidelines by making the first post on your padlet board, and encourage your students to follow suit:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Always post with a subject line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When making a post, add a subject line. 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Distinct, creative and accurate subject lines benefit all users to navigate and review a padlet board.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Add alt-text descriptions to images<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The image caption feature allows you to add alt-text and describe the image.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Use text to describe links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hyperlinks should not be displayed as a long URL, instead use a meaningful link title.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How accessible is Padlet? 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