blackboard accessibility statement

by Kari Frami 7 min read

How accessible is Blackboard?

Accessibility in Blackboard Products Our products are designed and developed in accordance with the internationally recognized Web Content Accessibility (WCAG) Guidelines 2.1 Level AA as well as the Section 508 standards in the United States.

What is screen reader mode in Blackboard?

Screen readers Blackboard Learn has created a Screen Reader Tutorial to provide users who access the application through a screen reader with information to help them use the system successfully.

What features does blackboard have?

Feature Guide for the Blackboard AppView course items and course announcements.Take assignments and tests.Participate in discussions.Interact with your instructor and class in Blackboard Collaborate.Access both Original and Ultra courses.

Where can you go to see if the browser you are using is compatible with Blackboard?

Original Course View pageGo to Original Course View page. Check whether your web browser works well with your version of Blackboard Learn.

How do I access Blackboard Learn?

To access Blackboard Learn, first make sure you are using the recommended browser, Google Chrome or Mozilla FireFox.Go to the Blackboard Learn site.Enter your username and password. Your username is your 8-digit NWTC ID number. Your password is the password that you created upon registration.

How do I make my canvas accessible?

Checking Course Accessibility You can use the Accessibility Checker in the Canvas Rich Content Editor to identify and fix issues in your announcements, pages, assignment and discussion prompts, and so forth. You may also check the accessibility of individual Pages in Canvas by adding a Wave Browser Extension.Feb 25, 2022

What are the four types of Blackboard?

Types of chalk boardPresented by: Mr. Manjunath. Beth Associate professor & HOD OF MSN DEPARTMENT.TYPES OF CHALK BOARD.ORDINARY CHALK BOARD.ROLLER CHALK BOARD.MAGNETIC BOARD.BLACK CERAMIC UNBREKABLE BOARD.BLACK/GREEN GLASS CHALK BOARD.LOBBY STAND BOARD.More items...

Can Blackboard detect cheating?

Yes, Blackboard can detect plagiarized content using SafeAssign plagiarism checker. However, Respondus LockDown Browser which is also called Respondus Monitor is required for remote proctoring. As a result, Blackboard can not detect cheating during tests without the LockDown Browser.

What is Blackboard distance learning?

Blackboard Learn is a highly customizable online learning application that allows users to take or host online courses. Students and teachers can interact using assignments, video conferencing, discussion groups, tests, and more in Blackboard Learn and its upgraded version, Ultra.Dec 11, 2020

Does Blackboard work on Chrome?

Blackboard Collaborate is regularly certified against the following combinations of browsers and operating systems....Certified browsers and operating systems.BrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+3 more rows

What are the only browsers to use to access Blackboard assignments?

What web browsers are supported for use with Blackboard Learn?Firefox from Mozilla: Windows and Mac.Safari from Apple: Mac only.Microsoft Edge from Microsoft: Windows 10 only.

Which Internet browser is not recommended for use in Blackboard?

Google Chrome versions 42+, Mozilla Firefox versions 52+, and Microsoft Edge don't support NPAPI-type plug-ins, including Java plug-ins and many media browser plug-ins. Blackboard doesn't support these browsers for using embedded media types that require third-party NPAPI plug-ins for viewing. 3.

About The Structure of Blackboard Learn Pages

Landmarks

  • Landmarks are designated based on ARIA(Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite). ARIA defines a way to make web content and web applications more accessible to people with disabilities. Landmarks in Blackboard Learn include: 1. application 2. banner 3. complementary 4. content info 5. course menu 6. content area 7. form 8. main 9. navigation 10. search
See more on help.blackboard.com

Keyboard Navigation in Blackboard Learn

  • Industry standard keyboard interactions are used throughout Blackboard Learn to move between menus, open menus, and select items within a menu. Keyboard navigation patterns differ between browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome), but the interactions within any particular browser are common and consistent. In the sections below, notes are used to indicate where int…
See more on help.blackboard.com

screen Readers

  • For the best experience with your screen reader, use ChromeTM and JAWS® on a Windows® system, and use Safari® and VoiceOver On a Mac®. Blackboard Learn has created a Screen Reader Tutorialto provide users who access the application through a screen reader with information to help them use the system successfully.
See more on help.blackboard.com

Quick Links

  • The Quick Links tool allows a user to quickly locate any heading or section within any page in the Blackboard Learn application and jump directly to it. Located in the top left, the Quick Links icon opens a pop-up window that displays the landmark and navigation links on the page. To open the Quick Links Tool using a keyboard, press SHIFT + ALT + L to open Quick Links. To open the Glob…
See more on help.blackboard.com

Content Editor Math Formulas

  • WIRIS provides the Math formula editing capabilities of the Content Editor introduced in SP 10. In SP 10, the WIRIS plugin came in the form of a Java Applet. This meant that math editing was not available on platforms that couldn't support Java. In SP 12, the WIRIS editor is based on JavaScript, removing the dependence on Java and enabling full math-editing capabilities on plat…
See more on help.blackboard.com

Interactive Tools

  • We have improved the usability of all of our interactive tools (discussion boards, wikis, blogs and journals). Each release introduces usability improvements for everyone, especially those customers that use assistive technology. The new experience of reading a thread is simple to consume with screen reader technology. We also removed clutter on the page, so screen reader …
See more on help.blackboard.com

Accessibility Training Resources

  • Enroll in our synchronous course, The Accessibility MOOC: Inclusive Online Course Design. Learn how to deliver more accessible online courses and content to your students. Enroll in our free self-paced course, Universal Design and Accessibility for Online Learning, available through CourseSites, for guidance in building courses that are accessible. Select Self-Enroll.
See more on help.blackboard.com

About The Structure of Blackboard Learn Pages

  • A logical heading structure is in place to properly structure the page and allow users to navigate using headings. Headings are used consistently throughout the application. This gives users the ability to understand the structure of any page in the application quickly, and move to the appropriate section of the page or content item easily. As is required, a single H1 is provided to i…
See more on help.blackboard.com

Landmarks

  • Landmarks are designated based on ARIA(Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite). ARIA defines a way to make web content and web applications more accessible to people with disabilities. Landmarks in Blackboard Learn include: 1. application 2. banner 3. complementary 4. content info 5. course menu 6. content area 7. form 8. main 9. navigation 10. search
See more on help.blackboard.com

Keyboard Navigation in Blackboard Learn

  • Industry standard keyboard interactions are used throughout Blackboard Learn to move between menus, open menus, and select items within a menu. Keyboard navigation patterns differ between browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome), but the interactions within any particular browser are common and consistent. In the sections below, notes are used to indicate where int…
See more on help.blackboard.com

screen Readers

  • For the best experience with your screen reader, use ChromeTM and JAWS® on a Windows® system, and use Safari® and VoiceOver On a Mac®. Blackboard Learn has created a Screen Reader Tutorialto provide users who access the application through a screen reader with information to help them use the system successfully.
See more on help.blackboard.com

Content Editor Math Formulas

  • WIRIS provides the Math formula editing capabilities of the Content Editor introduced in SP 10. In SP 10, the WIRIS plugin came in the form of a Java Applet. This meant that math editing was not available on platforms that couldn't support Java. In SP 12, the WIRIS editor is based on JavaScript, removing the dependence on Java and enabling full math-editing capabilities on plat…
See more on help.blackboard.com

Interactive Tools

  • We have improved the usability of all of our interactive tools (discussion boards, wikis, blogs and journals). Each release introduces usability improvements for everyone, especially those customers that use assistive technology. The new experience of reading a thread is simple to consume with screen reader technology. We also removed clutter on the page, so screen reader …
See more on help.blackboard.com