Blackboard (Anthology) Ally serves as a comprehensive accessibility tool designed to ensure
that digital course content is accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities.
Some of its key features as an accessibility tool are:
Accessibility Checks: Anthology Ally automatically checks course materials, such as
documents, presentations, and PDFs, for accessibility issues. It provides feedback
and suggests improvements to ensure content meets accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
Alternative Formats: The tool generates alternative formats of course materials, such
as audio versions, ePub files, electronic Braille, and HTML. This allows students
to choose formats that best suit their needs and preferences.
Instructor Guidance: Anthology Ally provides guidance to instructors on how to improve the accessibility
of their course content. This includes tips on creating accessible documents and presentations.
Accessibility Dashboard: Faculty can access an accessibility dashboard that provides insights into the accessibility
status of their course materials. It allows them to track improvements and ensure
compliance over time. Access Ally’s dashboard and analysis in your Blackboard course
shell in the left menu bar at: Course Tools>Accessibility
Student Support: For students, Anthology Ally ensures that they have equitable access to course materials,
regardless of their disabilities. This promotes inclusivity and supports diverse learning
needs within the educational environment.
Kaltura is our video cloud platform. It can be used to host and share videos, images, and
audio files. It features integrations that can be used to present/view rich media
content in your Blackboard courses.
Zoom is our video conferencing platform. It allows users to connect with video, audio,
and chat.
H5P is a tool that can be used to create interactive content such as presentations,
videos, and other multimedia including questions, quizzes, and games. Short for HTML5
Package, H5P can be used without the need for programming skills. (See NNMC Faculty Resources for full module.)
