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What is blackboard ally?

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Does UMass Lowell have blackboard?

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Do all of my classes use blackboard?

Online Learning & Teaching Platforms Accessibility and Universal Design Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning An accessible learning environment is a necessary first step towards a more inclusive experience for all students. Blackboard strives to empower education institutions to create inclusive and accessible learning experiences.

When did Ally become available?

After spending two months implementing Ally and preparing our roll-out strategy, Ally became available to all faculty and students on June 21, 2018. Rolling-out Ally in the summer enabled us to start with a smaller number of courses to better gauge faculty response and refine support and training efforts. Initial messaging included targeted email newsletters, social media and blog highlights, and a Blackboard Learn portal module promotion campaign. Ally and Panopto (which supports closed captioning for video) were promoted as part of the new faculty orientation for the first time in the Fall 2018 semester. Further, these applications are included in a required training for faculty new to online teaching.

Is Grand Valley State University inclusive?

Recently acknowledged as one of the top public regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report, Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has made a committed effort to providing nearly 25,000 students with a more inclusive campus through a variety of programs and initiatives. The University’s vision and value statements highlight the commitment to providing an inclusive learning environment for all students. The Division of Inclusion and Equity coordinates an ADA Advisory Council that includes student, faculty, and staff representation who meet throughout the year to discuss strategies to better support members of the campus community with disabilities. Each year, the campus hosts a Teach-In focused on discrimination issues related to race, ethnicity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, and class to encourage campus conversations around the importance of inclusion and equity.

Accessible Content Is Better Content

Blackboard Ally helps institutions build a more inclusive learning environment and improve the student experience by helping them take clear control of course content with usability, accessibility and quality in mind.

Alternative Formats for All Learners

Improve the overall student experience with alternative formats that provide students with the choice and added flexibility that comes with a more personalized approach.

Institutional Reporting for the Bigger Picture

Automatically check for common accessibility issues and provide institution-wide reporting on the accessibility of your course content to efficiently prioritize your resources and tackle problems.

Instructor-Specific Feedback to Save Time & Resources

Automatically increase awareness and provide detailed insight and guidance to instructors on how to improve the accessibility of their content.

Supporting First-Gen Students through Inclusive Course Design

On this on-demand webinar, you'll learn about key tenets of inclusive design and accessibility and how they relate to the needs of first-generation learners. Dr. John Scott discusses course design strategies that foster a greater sense of inclusion and belonging that can help students find academic success.