Creating accessible PDFs
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) PDFs are a common format for sharing educational materials in higher education, valued for their consistency across devices....
Category: Inclusive Practice
Ensuring the accuracy of video captions
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) From recorded lectures to module introductions and course materials, video content is an important part of the student...
Fixing accessibility issues in Microsoft Word documents
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) Microsoft Word is a core tool widely used across the University of Derby, for everything from lecture notes...
Fixing accessibility issues in PowerPoint documents
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) PowerPoint presentations are a staple within our teaching materials, offering a dynamic way to deliver complex information. However,...
The importance of adding alt text to images
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) One often overlooked yet crucial aspect of accessibility is the use of alternative text, or “alt text,” for...
Linked for success: Integrating LinkedIn Learning with your LinkedIn profile – a personal perspective
By Steve Cherry, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for career growth and...
Fostering a sense of belonging in students through the VLE
By Dr Pubudu Gunawardhana (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) Starting a new position as a learning technologist at the University of Derby provided me with an...
Examples of Practice: Creating an active and applied learning experience with online asynchronous activities.
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) As an institution we are committed to using a regular mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities with students....
Reducing the use of PDF and scanned materials to increase accessibility
By Rob Higson (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) As inclusivity practices are improving across the institution, we are seeing a greater range of accessible teaching materials...
Learning with Purpose: The Importance of Orientation in Digital Practice
By Chris Bell (Senior Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) Being well-orientated to clear learning goals is key to ensuring that our students can maximise their time...