Ten Bright Ideas to make your Brightspace Courses More Accessible to Students with Disabilities, Dan Semi of D2L
Presentation given on Dec 13, 2019 at DePaul University for the D2L Connection: Chicago Edition.
Using HTML with CSS templates to create consistency in D2L contentD2L Barry
Using HTML with CSS templates to create consistency in content (4:30pm–4:50pm ET)
Presenter: Dr. Devena Singleton, Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences
Note: part of this presentation was a live demo, not reflected in the slides.
D2L Connection: Worldwide Edition
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Totally Online
Ten Bright Ideas for Improving Accessibility in BrightspaceD2L Barry
Ten easy tips for improving the accessibility of online courses in Brightspace. Presentation at the Brightspace London Connection, May 18. 2017, by Jim Clink of D2L. Canada House in Trafalgar Square.
Ten Bright Ideas to Make your Brightspace Courses More Accessible to Students...Barry Dahl
February 2018 version, with notes, Barry Dahl.
Presented at D2L Connection: 2018 Ontario Edition at Sheridan College. March 2, 2018. Guest presenter: Brielle Harrison of D2L.
Ten Bright Ideas to make your Brightspace Courses More Accessible to Students with Disabilities, Dan Semi of D2L
Presentation given on Dec 13, 2019 at DePaul University for the D2L Connection: Chicago Edition.
Using HTML with CSS templates to create consistency in D2L contentD2L Barry
Using HTML with CSS templates to create consistency in content (4:30pm–4:50pm ET)
Presenter: Dr. Devena Singleton, Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences
Note: part of this presentation was a live demo, not reflected in the slides.
D2L Connection: Worldwide Edition
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Totally Online
Ten Bright Ideas for Improving Accessibility in BrightspaceD2L Barry
Ten easy tips for improving the accessibility of online courses in Brightspace. Presentation at the Brightspace London Connection, May 18. 2017, by Jim Clink of D2L. Canada House in Trafalgar Square.
Ten Bright Ideas to Make your Brightspace Courses More Accessible to Students...Barry Dahl
February 2018 version, with notes, Barry Dahl.
Presented at D2L Connection: 2018 Ontario Edition at Sheridan College. March 2, 2018. Guest presenter: Brielle Harrison of D2L.
Five D2L Tools to Increase Student Engagement and Instructor Presence D2L Barry
Presentation at Brightspace New Brunswick Connection, May 5, 2017 at University of New Brunswick.
Five D2L Tools to Increase Student Engagement and Instructor Presence – Barry Dahl, D2L
Poodle: Portable Moodle for Offline Delivery of Course ContentJay Clark
Poodle is a portable implementation of Moodle, a learning management system online courses. Poodle runs from a USB Flash drive and is built on the popular PortableApps platform.
This presentation was given at the Canada Moodle Moot 2011.
Tools for tasks - Free tools for Learning - Matching Tools to TasksLindsay Karp
Tools for tasks: Free tools for Learning - Matching tools to Task
Presentation part of Fordham University's Faculty Technology Day Conference in 2014.
Presentation contains links to sites and resources.
#FacTechDay14
Synchronous and Asynchronous Tools
Screencasts - Jing, Screenr
Video Conference - Google Hangout, Skype Video Call
Presentation Tools - Slideshare, Brainshark
Video Editing / Sharing tools - Keepvid, Tubechop
Polling / Survey Tools - Google Form, Poll Everywhere, Doodle
Backchannel - TodaysMeet, Twitter
Learning Technology Change Management - Thomas HawkinsD2L Barry
Presentation at Newfoundland Connection, May 3, 2017 at Memorial University Newfoundland.
Learning Technology Change Management; Thomas Hawkins, CITL, MUN
Making Multimedia Content Accessible to All: Accessibility Tips & TricksLindsay Karp
Making Multimedia Content Accessible to All: Accessibility Tips & Tricks
I will share specific examples of how, why and which steps to take towards improving ADA compliance in course design. I will also identify some modifications faculty can make when creating and sharing content.
Creating online courses that are accessible to all students regardless of age, ability, or life situation can be challenging. I'll explain some of the ways course content can be made accessible, benefiting all students, regardless of ability. I will review online course design, giving practical advice on making courses more accessible, the various technologies that enable access, and the barriers that can inadvertently block student engagement. Throughout the presentation, I'll provide specific examples of accessibility when creating and managing online content through the Learning Management System.
Review the slides from the BiteSize Word 2010 course. Covering creating and editing documents; file, print and share; tables; headers and footers etc ....
D2L Webinar: Five More Quick Wins for Accessible Online CoursesD2L Barry
April 4, 2017 webinar for the Brightspace Teaching & Learning Community. Presenter, Barry Dahl of D2L.
Content includes:
1. Proper alt text insertion in various types of media
2. Proper use of headings in course content documents
3. Properly creating tables with the Brightspace html editor
4. Easy ways to create scripts and transcripts
5. Editing YouTube captions and the importance of phrasing.
Five D2L Tools to Increase Student Engagement and Instructor Presence D2L Barry
Presentation at Brightspace New Brunswick Connection, May 5, 2017 at University of New Brunswick.
Five D2L Tools to Increase Student Engagement and Instructor Presence – Barry Dahl, D2L
Poodle: Portable Moodle for Offline Delivery of Course ContentJay Clark
Poodle is a portable implementation of Moodle, a learning management system online courses. Poodle runs from a USB Flash drive and is built on the popular PortableApps platform.
This presentation was given at the Canada Moodle Moot 2011.
Tools for tasks - Free tools for Learning - Matching Tools to TasksLindsay Karp
Tools for tasks: Free tools for Learning - Matching tools to Task
Presentation part of Fordham University's Faculty Technology Day Conference in 2014.
Presentation contains links to sites and resources.
#FacTechDay14
Synchronous and Asynchronous Tools
Screencasts - Jing, Screenr
Video Conference - Google Hangout, Skype Video Call
Presentation Tools - Slideshare, Brainshark
Video Editing / Sharing tools - Keepvid, Tubechop
Polling / Survey Tools - Google Form, Poll Everywhere, Doodle
Backchannel - TodaysMeet, Twitter
Learning Technology Change Management - Thomas HawkinsD2L Barry
Presentation at Newfoundland Connection, May 3, 2017 at Memorial University Newfoundland.
Learning Technology Change Management; Thomas Hawkins, CITL, MUN
Making Multimedia Content Accessible to All: Accessibility Tips & TricksLindsay Karp
Making Multimedia Content Accessible to All: Accessibility Tips & Tricks
I will share specific examples of how, why and which steps to take towards improving ADA compliance in course design. I will also identify some modifications faculty can make when creating and sharing content.
Creating online courses that are accessible to all students regardless of age, ability, or life situation can be challenging. I'll explain some of the ways course content can be made accessible, benefiting all students, regardless of ability. I will review online course design, giving practical advice on making courses more accessible, the various technologies that enable access, and the barriers that can inadvertently block student engagement. Throughout the presentation, I'll provide specific examples of accessibility when creating and managing online content through the Learning Management System.
Review the slides from the BiteSize Word 2010 course. Covering creating and editing documents; file, print and share; tables; headers and footers etc ....
D2L Webinar: Five More Quick Wins for Accessible Online CoursesD2L Barry
April 4, 2017 webinar for the Brightspace Teaching & Learning Community. Presenter, Barry Dahl of D2L.
Content includes:
1. Proper alt text insertion in various types of media
2. Proper use of headings in course content documents
3. Properly creating tables with the Brightspace html editor
4. Easy ways to create scripts and transcripts
5. Editing YouTube captions and the importance of phrasing.
Developing PowerPoint slide shows for use in lectures or online can be time consuming and frustrating.
This session will raise a number of the issues you need to consider and provide some tips to help you prepare good looking slide shows.
Part 3 of a 3-part presentation prepared for the 2021 eLearning Summer Institute at Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA. Focuses on creating accessible slide decks using Microsoft PowerPoint.
How to review a journal paper and prepare oral presentationSeppo Karrila
The slides are for an about 2-hour lecture to students who each have to review one scientific journal article.
There are guidelines on key content, as well as planning, preparing, and delivering an oral presentation.
This should be useful to any student preparing for an oral presentation with slides.
Tips for preparing and presenting a good seminarBKT
Over our 6 years of experience as researchers and in academia. It's not perfect. But we hope, it will help you. Please provide your feedback. Sorry in advance for errors and mistakes if any.
Supporting Learners in Formatting ETDRs with an MS Word Template Shalin Hai-Jew
University life is often seasonal, with intensifications of work and times of less hectic work. As learners approach graduation, they focus on formatting their theses, dissertations, and reports for submittal to ProQuest and the university repository or other destinations. Various pre-programmed or pre-scripted templates are available to ensure that the works align with given layouts, interactivity (jumping from TOCs and Lists to the respective contents), and other formatting, for the Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Reports (ETDRs). For many whose works have to pass muster with various committees and professors, they come at the template at the last minute, with various challenges: recalcitrant TOCs, low res visuals, citation challenges, captions that will not stay in place, .pdf files without navigation capability, and other common errors. This session describes some common ways to support users of ETDR templates with efficiency, for successful outcomes (passing muster with the Graduate School and ProQuest.
Designing Competency Structures and Learning ObjectivesD2L Barry
Title: Designing Competency Structures and Learning Objectives.
For a presentation April 21 at Georgia State University.
By Theresa Butori, Univ of North Georgia
Custom Pathways Resources - Kristin Randles.pdfD2L Barry
Presentation by Kristin Randles at the D2L Connection: South Carolina Edition on October 28, 2022 at Piedmont Technical College in Newberry.
Resources:
Carnegie Mellon: https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/teach/classroomclimate/strategies/choice.html
Cult of Pedagogy: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/udl-equity/
Novak Education: https://www.novakeducation.com/hubfs/Resources/UDL_FlowChart.pdf
C-BEN: https://www.cbenetwork.org/
Presentation by Denise Huff of Spartanburg Community College at the D2L Connection: South Carolina Edition on October 28, 2022 at Piedmont Technical College in Newberry.
E-Learning Mythbusters Revisited - ITC 2022.pptxD2L Barry
Original presentation was at ITC's eLearning conference in February 2008.
This presentation takes an updated look at some of those e-learning myths in 2022.
Five Important Things You Won't Find in a Course Quality Rubric - Barry DahlD2L Barry
Currently available course design rubrics can be very valuable tools. However, these rubrics do not address several very important issues related to course quality. We’ll examine five additional areas that should be considered when working to improve the quality of online courses.
Video Captions and Transcripts Made Easy , or at least easierD2L Barry
I share almost everything I do, and typically assign the Creative Commons Attribution type of copyright “protection” which means you are free to use my stuff as you like – but it is nice to get a shout out (or attribution) from time to time.
Resources for the presentation are shared at https://bit.ly/Dahlvideo
Video Captions and Transcripts Made Easy, or at least easierD2L Barry
Presentation by Barry Dahl, Oct 21 at #D2LFusion 2020 (virtual conference).
Finding good captioned videos on YouTube
Editing the auto-captions on YouTube
Creating a transcript for your video
Keyboard shortcuts for YouTube
VTT caption file format
D2L as a Training Platform for Faculty: Lessons LearnedD2L Barry
Webinar:
Date:Apr 7, 2020
Time:3:00 PM ET
Duration:1 hour
Presenters:
Archie L. Williams, Ph.D., Sharee’ Lawrence, Denise Sutton, Dr. Tamara Payne; all of Fort Valley State University
Handout: YuJa, post to a discussion from a mobile deviceD2L Barry
Handout for presentation by Joan Anderssen, Arapahoe Community College at the D2L Connection: 2020 Colorado Edition.
A day of learning, sharing, and fun at Red Rocks Community College in Arvada, Colorado.
Handout for presentation by Joan Anderssen, Arapahoe Community College at the D2L Connection: 2020 Colorado Edition.
A day of learning, sharing, and fun at Red Rocks Community College in Arvada, Colorado.
Yuja the best, Don't just Yuja (D2L Connection Colorado)D2L Barry
Presentation by Joan Anderssen, Arapahoe Community College at the D2L Connection: 2020 Colorado Edition.
A day of learning, sharing, and fun at Red Rocks Community College in Arvada, Colorado.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
3. 5 Easy Wins
1. Using accessible templates
2. Outline View
3. Slide titles
4. Adding alt text to visual elements
5. Check reading order for each slide
4. 1. Not all Templates are Accessible
• Just because a template in
available to you, doesn’t
mean it has good accessibility
features.
• As you learn more about PPT
a11y, you’ll be able to judge
the quality of templates.
8. 2. Check the Outline View
View > Normal, w/slide thumbnails
View > Outline, with slide text
9. Check the outline for this one
Some students rely on
Assistive Technologies
(this is an added text box)
Week
1
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
Week
2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
Week
3
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
10. Good Practice with Outline View
• Put slide text into provided content placeholders
• If something doesn’t appear in the outline view, make
sure it has Alt Text applied
• Think of the Outline as the equivalent of Heading Levels
in Word or a webpage.
• You provide structural cues with the levels in the outline
11. 3. Slide Titles are Important
• Seriously, they are.
• This isn’t obvious to
everyone.
• This outline shows three
slides with identical titles.
• There are two slides without
a title at all.
• This is not good for someone
using a screen reader.
12. Why Slide Titles are Important
• Individuals who use a screen reader skim slide titles to
navigate
• they can quickly scan through a list of slide titles and go right
to the slide they want.
• Using unique slide titles allows them to clearly
understand which slide they are on.
13. Good Practice with Slide Titles
• Avoid using the same title for slides that are a
continuation of the previous slide spill-over
information
• consider including additional information such as
• Awesome Slide Title 1 of 2
• Awesome Slide Title 2 of 2
• If you don’t want a slide title on screen, it is best
to hide it rather than delete it.
15. 4. Alternative Text in PowerPoint
• Alt Text helps people with visual impairments understand
pictures and other graphical content.
• When someone uses a screen reader to view a PPT file,
they will hear the Alt Text for each graphic on a slide.
• Without Alt Text, they will only know they've reached a graphic
without knowing what the graphic shows.
16. Which image types need alternative text?
• Photos
• Illustrations or clip art
• Images of text, such
as word clouds
• Tables
•Inserted shapes
•Charts
•SmartArt and WordArt
•Other embedded
objects
17. Adding Alt Text in Old PPT
In PowerPoint 2016 and earlier
1. Select graphic
2. Choose Format Picture
3. Select Size & Properties
4. Choose Alt Text
5. Enter Alt Text in Description field
18. Adding Alt Text in New PPT
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2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Fall 2018 Spring 2019 Fall 2019 Spring 2020
ACC 101 Grade Distribution
A B C DFW
21. Remember this slide?
Some students rely on
Assistive Technologies
(this is an added text box)
Week
1
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
Week
2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
Week
3
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
22. What is Reading Order?
• First thing you do is…
• Yada, yada, yada
• Blah, blah, blah
• Second thing you do is…
• Yada, yada, yada
• Blah, blah, blah
• Third thing you do is…
• Yada, yada, yada
• Blah, blah, blah
• Fourth thing you do is…
• Yada, yada, yada
• Blah, blah, blah
Hello everyone. We’re going to cover a lot of ground in the next 20 minutes, so let’s get started.
PPT scores highly on accessibility tests
However, it’s similar to Brightspace in that having or using an accessible platform is only part of the battle.
Users need to be able to create accessible content. Here are 5 tips for doing so.
These are the 5 topics for today.
There are more things to know about PPT and A11y, but these will give you a good start on a11y skills that are specific to PowerPoint and MS Office
So lets’ get started
A general rule for PPT a11y is to use the built-in templates.
However, that general rule definitely has some exceptions.
Just because a template has been made for you by someone else, doesn’t mean that it’s been made with A11y in mind.
One potential issue is color choices. Some of the color combinations are problematic, such as the lack of contrast in this example.
However, Microsoft and some users have created and shared templates that are built specifically for their a11y features.
This screenshot shows that when you are starting a new slide deck, you can search for accessibility and find many choices.
Use the search term “Accessible”
Here are a couple of the templates that are available.
You can take these templates and make them your own, changing the content and even the visual design while maintaining the accessibility features.
At this bitly link you’ll find links to those Accessible templates and many other resources that I use frequently and many of the resources that influenced this presentation.
Our 2nd topic is the Outline View of PowerPoint.
To display the Outline View on the left margin, Click the View menu on the ribbon, then select Outline View.
You’ll now replace the thumbnail slides with the outline.
The outline should include all text that has been placed in the “normal” placeholders.
This slide is problematic for a reader using the outline view, but not so bad for a person using a screen reader.
The outline view is empty, except for the slide title – again the title is in the normal title placeholder, but all the other stuff is just hanging free.
The red eye is a piece of clip art. The text below the eye is in an added text box and will not appear in the outline.
The Smart Art and the text inside it is not part of the outline, and the Word Art on the right is not part of the outline.
We’ll come back to this slide in a later section.
Creating the slide titles for your presentation is very important.
Each slide should have a unique title. Similar is okay, but not the same.
The example on screen is intentionally poorly written, with one slide title repeated several times and some slides that have no titles at all.
This would be akin to reading a book where several book chapters have the same title and other chapters have no title at all.
One thing that people using Assistive Technologies do with a PPT deck is skim the slide titles.
This helps you find out what to expect in the slide deck and is especially helpful if revisiting a slide deck so that they can go to a particular section of interest more quickly.
Basically, if you can add Alt text to an object, you should, unless the text appears in an object placeholder that will be read by Assistive Technologies
New to Office 365 (and Office 2016 maybe?) is that you can add Alt text to Word Art.
When I say “Old PowerPoint,” I mean version prior to Office 2016.
In Office 2016 and Office 365, adding Alt Text has been made easier.
Let’s assume that you want to add Alt Text to this chart. Without Alt Text, a student using a screen reader will know there is a chart here, but won’t know anything about what the chart shows.
Click on the Chart outer border _ that means select the whole chart
Click on the Format menu on the ribbon
Click the Alt Text button (this can also be found by right-clicking on the chart)
The Alt Text dialog box will open on the right margin.
Describe the relevant info from the chart. The amount of detail provided depends on how much of that detail the student really needs to know.
Also in the newer versions of PPT, you now have a “Mark as Decorative” checkbox.
If the graphic is not informative, you should check this box, which means that there is no need to write out the Alt Text.
Unlike on a web page, a screen reader will tell the student that there is a decorative image on the page, rather than completely skipping over it.
Let’s go back to this slide that was very problematic from an Outline point-of-view.
It’s less problematic from an Alt Text point-of-view.
The red eye could have alt text, although I chose to make it decorative.
JAWS screen reader will read the text in the text box – keep in mind that the text box does not appear in outline view
The Smart Art (3 chevrons) has Alt Text that identifies the 3 weeks and 6 chapters
The Word Art that says I Love Art on the screen has Alt Text applied to it (Alt text says I Hate Art)
On a PPT slide, the reading order indicates how the slide components will be read to a student using a screen reader.
A sighted student would read the slide from upper left to the lower right (title, then the First Thing you do, then the second thing you do, Third thing, and finally fourth thing).
However, those are five separate items on this particular slide. How they will read by JAWS or another screen reading platform is not obvious from looking at the slide.
To find out the Reading Order, you need to open the Selection Pane
On the Home ribbon menu, select Arrange, then Selection Pane. It will open in the right margin.
This is a little tricky. The reading order is what’s listed in the Selection Pane, but bottom-up.
In other words, the first thing that will be read (usually your slide title) will be at the bottom of the list. Lats thing at the top.
So, in this slide, after reading the title, it will read the four items in the folwoing order:
Second thing you do
Fourth thing you do
Third thing you do
First thing you do.
Oops.
To change the reading order, just drag and drop the elements in the Selection Pane.
You might also notice that I renamed the elements to make more sense than the previous slide indicated.
And there you have 5 easy wins to make your PPT slides more accessible to students using assistive technology.
The slide deck is available in the Brightspace course for the Accessibility Lab.