{"panels":[{"content":{"params":{"text":"<p>[Uplifing background music]<\/p>\n\n<p>In this video, we\u2019ll explore some simple ways to make your content more accessible.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Start by making important information easy to find. Use clear, simple language and keep the structure consistent throughout.<\/li>\n\t<li>Use headings, paragraphs, and lists to make your documents and presentations easy to scan through. This also helps users of assistive technology, like screen readers, to navigate your content.<\/li>\n\t<li>Be mindful of jargon, acronyms, and technical terms, especially when using them for the first time. Your students may not know what they mean, so explain them or provide a glossary.<\/li>\n\t<li>Always ensure there is a high contrast between text and background. Without sufficient contrast, people may struggle to view the content. This is particularly important for visually impaired people.<\/li>\n\t<li>Choose simple, sans-serif fonts like Arial, Calibri or Open Sans, which are easier to read. Make sure your font size is large enough to be comfortable for everyone.<\/li>\n\t<li>Avoid using all capital letters, as they can be hard to read. If you want to emphasise something, use bold text instead.<\/li>\n\t<li>Align your text to the left. This makes each line easier to follow, especially for people with dyslexia.<\/li>\n\t<li>Use descriptive link text so users know exactly where the link will take them, making navigation easier for everyone, especially those using screen readers.<\/li>\n\t<li>Don\u2019t rely on colour alone to convey meaning. Use a combination of colour, shapes, and text to ensure your information is accessible to people who are colourblind.<\/li>\n\t<li>Provide text alternatives for non-text content. Add alt text to images, diagrams, and graphs, or mark them as decorative. This helps not only people with visual impairments but also those with slow internet connections, as the image may not load fully.<\/li>\n\t<li>Provide captions and transcripts for video content. Captions display spoken dialogue as text on the screen, making your videos accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. They also benefit learners who are in noisy environments or who may prefer to watch videos without sound, as well as non-native English speakers.<\/li>\n\t<li>Transcripts, on the other hand, provide a written version of the entire video, including dialogue and important non-verbal elements like sound effects or music. This is useful for students who prefer reading or need to quickly review the content without watching the whole video.<\/li>\n\t<li>Finally, always use accessibility checkers where available. Accessibility checkers like those in Office 365 and Moodle can help you find and fix accessibility issues in your documents, presentations, and Moodle pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Accessibility matters! These simple steps can make a big difference in creating a more inclusive learning experience for everyone.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"e87b2b35-1c7f-4f62-b9aa-f7531c5b4060","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Video transcript: How to make your content more accessible"}],"hTag":"h4"}