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Instructions for JAWS screen reader
Are there instructions for using JAWS in Brightspace as a learning and as a content builder. Thankyou Sharon
Images marked as decorative are reset after saving
We use decorative images in our units and lessons, as shown for a unit in figure 1: After adding such images to a unit (or lesson) one gets the option to mark the image as decorative by ticking the box, as shown in figure 2 (in Dutch): After inspecting the code the image uses a null alt text and null title attribute. This…
Integration of subtitle tools with brightspace
Hi, Has anyone successfully integrated subtitle generation tools with Brightspace for video content? Found this [url=https://wavel.ai/solutions/subtitles]AI subtitle tool[/url] form Wavel but looking for more options like this. I'm exploring options to enhance accessibility and wondering if there are recommended tools or…
Reader accommodation / Read aloud for Brightspace quizzes?
I'm hoping folk might have suggestions as to how to provide a reader accommodation for students taking online quizzes. Previously, we had used Read & Write's chrome extension with the hover speech function, however, it has stopped reading answers and only reads question headings. I have checked MCQ's with NVDA so I know…
Use of GLOSSING for ASL Videos
We are rewriting our current ASL courses. We would like to have both GLOSSING and CC at the bottom of our Video Notes. Has anyone been successful with adding both?
Brightspace Pulse tips for Voiceover, or Screen Reader/text-to-speech application users?
Hi Community, Just wondering if anyone can offer some general tips for those who use voiceover/screenreader text-to-speech with Brightspace Pulse. Thanks in advance! 😊
FREE WEBINAR! How TCU and SIDES Address Accessibility using Brightspace and ReadSpeaker
Sept 14 @ 2:00 EST A Peer's Perspective: How TCU and SIDES Address Accessibility using Brightspace and ReadSpeakerJoin Travis Kramer from Texas Christian University, Clint Surry and Beverly Bastness from South Island Distance Education School (SIDES), and the ReadSpeaker team as we discuss accessibility in Higher Education…
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Merged: Free Webinar! How TCU and SIDES Address Accessibility using Brightspace and ReadSpeaker
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Script isn't executed in Brightspace LMS
I use a script to automatically add the MIME type of files, which users can download with a download link. However, the scripts works perfectly locally, but in the Brightspace LMS environment the script isn't executed. This might be due to a variety of reasons. For example, conflicting JavaScript or code, restricted…

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