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Blackboard Ally Road Tour visit and Global Accessibility Awareness Day...

News > Blackboard Ally Road Tour visit and Global Accessibility Awareness Day...
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Thursday 16th May 2019 marked the eighth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion.

 

In recognition of GAAD 2019, the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team welcomed the Blackboard Ally Road Tour for a day of knowledge sharing. Members of the University were recorded discussing accessibility issues for broadcast at the 2019 European T&L Blackboard Conference.

Watch highlights from students and staff participating in the event:

Summary of the day

  • 30 UoR staff participated in a talk and an interactive workshop, exploring Universal Design for Learning. See #inclusiveRDG for coverage.
  • Round table discussions highlighted how the university is responding to challenges and opportunities presented by inclusive teaching practices.
  • UoR students and academic staff shared their individual experiences using assistive learning technologies and exploring digital accessibility in STEM subjects.

For more information or ideas on developing inclusive teaching and learning approaches, visit the CQSD Engaging Everyone webpages or browse the T&L Exchange for case studies.

Colleagues are invited to book a short Blackboard Ally consultation with a member of the TEL team. These 1 2 1 meetings provide an opportunity to discuss the online accessibility of your Blackboard teaching resources and receive support to make adjustments. Schedule your check-up via email: IT@reading.ac.uk

 

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