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Not only do Microsoft 365 applications have a built in accessibility checker but they have also implemented immersive reader. Its is a great tool for reading Word documents, PowerPoint slides, your OneNote pages, out loud! It even works on web pages when you use Edge. The immersive reader is a full-screen reading experience to increase the readability of content. It was designed to support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia in the classroom, but it can help anyone who wants to increase their fluency or needs help decoding more complex texts. Watch the video below to find out all about Immersive reader and what it can do. To find out more about the built-in accessibility checker have a look at the accessibility page under Tools.

We currently have access to the following JISC vocational training resources, Construction Training and Digital and IT Training. Created by FE and Skills practitioners, both provide interactive digital learning resources mapped to qualifications across the UK, including SVQs Levels 2 and 3. Access the resources here: Construction Training ​Digital and IT Training An OpenAthens password is required to access these resources. Please contact Library staff at your campus or email library@wcs.ac.uk to request a password if you do not have one.

Designing for disability: quick do’s and don’ts This article provides an overview of common conditions and impairments and how they can affect the way a user interacts with a website. This guidance is aimed at web developers and content managers wanting to learn about designing websites with accessibility in mind. The Big Hack Link Accessibility Guideline - What you need to know This brand new guide from Jisc aims to give clarity to phrases and terms used in the Accessibility Regulations 2018 and what these mean in practice for colleges and universities. Jisc Link

Hi there, We missed you at our Master Class last week - Top 5 eLearning Best Practices From 2019 But don't worry, we recorded it for you to have a look at whenever you find convenient! If you'd like to view the webinar or share it with your colleagues, simply click on the link below to access the recording and slides.

Hi there, We missed you at our webinar last week: Lambda Suite: Online Course Creation and Management Simplified. We recorded the presentation for you though! If you'd like to view the session and/or share it with your colleagues, simply click on the link below to access the recording and slides.

Hi there, We missed you at our Lambda Lab today: How To Use Assignment Rubrics To Drive Learning Outcomes. We recorded the presentation for you though! If you'd like to view the session and/or share it with your colleagues, simply click on the link below to access the recording and slides.

Hi there, We missed you at our webinar today: Creating Effective Learning Videos in 7 Easy Steps. We recorded the presentation for you though! If you'd like to view the session and/or share it with your colleagues, simply click on the link below to access the recording and slides.

We missed you at our webinar today: Delivering Personalized eLearning Programs With Moodle. In this session, we spoke about how to easily personalize your eLearning programs to make learning easier and more effective for your learners, with the best tools to keep improving and creating an even better learning experience. We recorded the presentation for you though! If you'd like to view the session and/or share it with your colleagues, simply click on the link below to access the recording and slides.

Storyboarding is an invaluable tool for planning effective eLearning courses and obtaining stakeholder buy-in, but the process of creating one may seem daunting. Where do you start? What interactions should you include? How do you avoid getting bogged down by design? In this webinar, one of our custom development instructional designers, Monica Newell, shared tips for building an engaging storyboard and solid foundation for your course. By planning out your course ahead of time, you can ensure that you achieve: - Logical progression of content - All learning objectives addressed - Realistic idea of seat time Click on the link below to access the recorded webinar.

We currently have access to SCRAN, an online learning ​service that provides access to Scotland's culture and heritage through 500, 000 rights-cleared images and media from museums, galleries and archives. SCRAN can be accessed automatically through the college network or remotely with an OpenAthens account. If there are any problems with automatic access, the following username and password can be used: User Name: usr0218 Password: stroke48 ​For any further information on this resource, please contact joy.mclean@wcs.ac.uk