Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) Accessibility/Ally: Run the Course Accessibility Report
Run the Course Accessibility Report
Blackboard Ally provides instructors with a Course Accessibility Report that offers a detailed overview of the accessibility of course content. This report can help identify areas for improvement and track progress over time. Follow the steps below to run the report:
- Navigate to your course in Blackboard Ultra.
- In the Details & Actions panel on the left, click Institution Tools.
- Locate and click the Accessibility Report link. This will open the Ally Course Accessibility Report.
- The report will display an overview of the course's accessibility, including the overall accessibility score and a list of issues to address.
Understanding the Report
The Course Accessibility Report provides several key pieces of information:
- Overall Course Accessibility Score: A percentage representing the overall accessibility of the course content.
- Content with Accessibility Issues: A list of individual files and content items with identified accessibility issues. Each item includes a severity level and a brief description of the issue.
- Recommendations for Improvement: Ally provides specific recommendations for addressing each identified accessibility issue.
Using the Report to Improve Accessibility
The Course Accessibility Report is a valuable tool for improving the accessibility of your Blackboard Ultra course. Use the report to:
- Prioritize and address the most severe accessibility issues first.
- Follow Ally's recommendations to remediate accessibility issues.
- Monitor your progress over time and track improvements in your course's accessibility score.
Need Additional Support?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:
- Call: (618) 650-5500
- Email: help@siue.edu
- Visit: Lovejoy Library Room 0005 during regular business hours.
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