blackboard accessibitilty

by Mrs. Maud Effertz 7 min read

How do you check accessibility on blackboard?

On the Course Content page, find the file you want to improve. In the More Options menu, select Edit. Next to Accessibility score, an icon appears to quickly show the file's accessibility score. Hover over the icon to view the score.

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.

Can blackboard see access files?

It does not record how many times any file attachments to the item have been downloaded and opened. It will not tell you that a student has read the content of the item nor any attachments. ... A better way to confirm that students have read a piece of content is to use review status.

Does blackboard collect data?

We do not use or disclose information (whether personal information or otherwise) about students that we collect through the educational products and services we provide on behalf of educational institutions for behavioral targeting of advertisements to students.

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

Can teachers see what you're doing on Blackboard?

Blackboard can also detect cheating during online tests by recording video and audio of the candidate through the test taker's webcam and microphone. In such a case, the instructors monitor real-time activities, sounds, and voices of the candidates while they are taking online tests through Blackboard.Feb 4, 2022

Does Blackboard know if you switch tabs?

No, Blackboard cannot tell when a student switches tabs on an unproctored test but the LockDown Browser disables switching tabs in a proctored test. The LockDown Browser restricts various actions and activities during tests.

Can teachers see what you do on Blackboard?

As an instructor, you can see when your students opened, started, and submitted tests and assignments with the Student Activity report. In general, this feature looks and functions the same whether you're working in an Original or Ultra course.

What data can professors see on blackboard?

On the site, professors can see the number of pages the student has visited … Instructors can also detect other student activities when using online exam portals.Jan 29, 2021

What is Blackboard data?

Blackboard Data is a new unified, cross-portfolio data and reporting platform. Starting in 2019, Blackboard Data will begin rolling out as a core feature across our entire portfolio. It will give clients a single point of access to data from all of their current Blackboard product and service investments.Jul 18, 2018

How do I get Blackboard Collaborate Ultra?

ULTRA: Access Blackboard Collaborate Your administrator can add Blackboard Collaborate with the Ultra experience to your Blackboard Learn courses. You can find Blackboard Collaborate under your course Details & Actions. Next to Blackboard Collaborate, open the More options for Collaborate menu.

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...
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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...
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…
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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.
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