‘Women over 55 don’t cook!’
22nd July 2020 -Obviously, women over 55 years old do cook.
So, when I was asked my thoughts on user experience and the role of web accessibility, my first thought was of a meeting that we at the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) had with a chief designer of a global white goods manufacturer. He (which feels important to mention) told us that they only use women between the ages of 25 and 55 years old in their usability tests for cookers.
Continue Reading12 ways the workforce will change
20th July 2020 -In the past few months, the workforce has flipped on its head. One thing is for sure - the future of the workplace and workforce will be changing.
So, what changes and developments will stick around? Twelve thought leaders weigh in on how they think the workforce will change once we’re back to normal.
Continue ReadingFlying the flag for UDL in math and STEM
10th July 2020 -Here at Texthelp, we’ve been big advocates of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for quite some time now. We’re fervent believers in allowing students to access and integrate into their own education journey, at times and in ways that are most suitable for them. We’re frequent attendees at the annual UDL-IRN conference and have made lots of life-long friends there who are both advocates for and experts on UDL.
Continue ReadingHow can you remove online barriers to Higher Education?
9th July 2020 -Every organization strives for excellence, and for educational institutions this means providing the best learning environment for each and every learner. We know that providing a supportive experience for your learners is at the forefront of everything you do, but does your website also live up to your standards?
Continue ReadingTools to support students where they learn & work online
9th July 2020 -With the move to distance learning, students are interacting with increased amounts of content online. This move comes with new challenges and adjustments to the way all students are completing their semester.
Texthelp’s Read&Write toolbar provides access for students within the digital locations commonly used to host and teach online. These resources are key for many students to continue their learning and finish their term successfully.
Update: The good news is that an integration with Respondus LockDown Browser is now available! This allows students to have access to Read&Write while taking exams. While some Read&Write features may not be exam-friendly, like an online dictionary that opens in your web browser, this new Read&Write “lockdown mode” allows access only to approved features such as text to speech, in order to maintain the integrity of the test itself.
Continue ReadingWhat’s your blended learning game plan?
6th July 2020 -As the initial panic caused by emergency remote learning has subsided, schools & teachers are looking ahead and preparing for a return to ‘school’, wherever that may be. With a desire to not only gain back some control over their teaching practices but to also implement some of the strategies and tools that have worked well during this period of forced distance learning. Whether that’s in class or a hybrid approach with a mix of in person and online delivery.
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