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WEEK 4
WEEK 4
LMS EVALUATION INTRODUCTION
LMS EVALUATION INTRODUCTION
This week's evaluation is providing step-by-step tutorials for performing the following tasks and provides a recommendation between two learning management systems, Desire2Learn (D2L) and COURSEsites by Blackboard based on accessibility functions that allow for students with disabilities to have more time to complete their homework and quizzes and the ability to upload multimedia as an alternative for students.
- Modify Dropbox assignment with differentiated release conditions.
- Modify quiz with differentiated release conditions.
- Providing alternative learning materials by uploading YouTube video with CC.
- Using an accessible HTML template with cascading style sheets.
- LMS reviews by accessibility organizations.
D2L LMS EVALUATION
D2L LMS EVALUATION
MODIFY DROPBOX ASSIGNMENT WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
MODIFY DROPBOX ASSIGNMENT WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
To modify a Dropbox assignment with differentiated release conditions, click on the drop-down arrow next to "Assessment" and select "Dropbox". From a previously created Dropbox folder, click on the drop-down arrow next to its name and select "Edit Folder". Click on "Restrictions" in the top menu and check all boxes for availability and fill the dates for all students. Under "Special Access", select to "Allow users with special access to submit files outside the normal availability date for this folder". Next, set differentiated properties. Click on the box "Add User to Special Access" to add the students that need to have differentiated access rights for this assignment. On the Special Access page, type in the dates that allow the students extra time to submit for their assignment. The start date should be the same, but set the due date and end date for a date further out than the other students. Check the box next to the student's name that requires differential access rights, then click "Save". Changing the date and time to allow a student that has differentiated access rights the extra time to submit a Dropbox assignment was intuitive and straightforward.
MODIFY QUIZ WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
MODIFY QUIZ WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
To modify a quiz with differentiated release conditions, click on the drop-down arrow next to "Assessment" and select "Quizzes & Exams". Select the blue hyperlink of a previously created quiz, From the "Restrictions" tab, make a note of the available dates and times for the entire class. Under "Special Access", select to "Allow selected users special access to this quiz", then click on the box "Add Users to Special Access". On the Special Access page, type in the date that will allow the students with access the extra time to take the quiz. The start date should be the same, but set the end date for a date further out than the other students. Under Timing, select "No enforced time limit" and change the recommended length an additional 60 minutes above the entire class to complete their quiz. Check the box next to the student's name that requires differential access rights, then click "Add Special Access". Hit "Save and Close". There was no option for a grace period. Giving a student extra time to complete the quiz was very simple. Setting up student's access allows for flexibility that fits each student's needs.
accessibility quiz d2l.mp4PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MATERIALS BY UPLOADING YOUTUBE VIDEO WITH CC
PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MATERIALS BY UPLOADING YOUTUBE VIDEO WITH CC
To upload a YouTube video with CC as alternative learning material, find a video on YouTube. To ensure that the video has the correct subtitles/CC that is not auto-generated titles, click on the gear icon in the lower right-hand side of the video then click on the CC in the bottom right side of the video to make sure there are no check marks next to auto-generated. Click on "Share" and select "Embed". Choose start at 0, then click copy to copy the link.
From your D2L course page, click “Content”. In the left menu box “Add a module”, type in LMS Videos to create a new module. Click on the newly created module and click on the drop-down arrow next to “New” then select “Create a File”. Give the new file a name and write a brief description of the YouTube video in the HTML Editor. Hit “Enter” to place the cursor at a point to insert the video. Click on the first icon “Insert Stuff” located on the menu bar of the HTML Editor. Click on “Enter Embed Code” and paste the embed YouTube link into the box. To make the video secure, delete the “Http://” and retype it as http:// without the (“). A preview appears, click “Enter” and hit “Publish”. Testing as a Demo student worked perfectly. Uploading a YouTube video as an alternative learning material for students with disabilities was easy, however, could be confused with the icon for adding a new video.
USING AN ACCESSIBLE HTML TEMPLATE WITH CASCADING STYLE SHEETS
USING AN ACCESSIBLE HTML TEMPLATE WITH CASCADING STYLE SHEETS
To use an accessible HTML template with Cascading Style Sheets, click on “Content” and create a new module by typing in a name in the box at the bottom of the course menu. Click on “New” and select “Create a File” to launch the HTML Editor. Give the file a title. In the HTML Editor top menu bar, click the drop-down arrow next to Format and select “H1 and type a title, select H2 for a subheading, and select H3 for paragraph formatting to create the text content. Hit “Publish”. Creating content using an accessible HTML template with CSS was super easy and allows students with disabilities access to the content.
LMS REVIEWS BY ACCESSIBILITY ORGANIZATIONS
LMS REVIEWS BY ACCESSIBILITY ORGANIZATIONS
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 defines how web content is made accessible to people with disabilities. WCAG created a checklist that encompasses categories including; text alternatives, time-based media, adaptable, distinguishable, keyboard accessible, enough time, seizures, readable, predictable, input assistance, and compatible. Desire2Learn is showing an impressive success in their achievement to meet all of these standards.
LMS-2 COURSESITES BY BLACKBOARD LMS EVALUATION
LMS-2 COURSESITES BY BLACKBOARD LMS EVALUATION
MODIFY DROPBOX ASSIGNMENT WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
MODIFY DROPBOX ASSIGNMENT WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
To modify a Dropbox assignment with differentiated release conditions, click on a previously created content area in the course menu that contains a Dropbox assignment. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the Dropbox assignment and select "Adaptive Release." Choose the dates the assignment is available to the students that need more extended access. Browse for the student's name or create groups that can be selected. Hit "Submit". Modifying a Dropbox assignment was straightforward and intuitive. The ability to create groups is excellent for allowing the different needs of groups to access the assignment for different amounts of time.
MODIFY QUIZ WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
MODIFY QUIZ WITH DIFFERENTIATED RELEASE CONDITIONS
To modify a quiz with differentiated release conditions, click on a previously created content area in the course menu that contains a quiz or create a new test. Click on the drop-down arrow next to the quiz and select "Adaptive Release." Choose the dates the assignment is available to the students that need more extended access. Browse for the student's name or create groups that can be selected. Hit "Submit". Modifying a quiz was straightforward and intuitive. The steps are the same for other content such as the Dropbox assignment reviewed in the last section. The ability to create groups is excellent for allowing the different needs of groups to access the assignment for different amounts of time.
PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MATERIALS BY UPLOADING YOUTUBE VIDEO WITH CC
PROVIDING ALTERNATIVE LEARNING MATERIALS BY UPLOADING YOUTUBE VIDEO WITH CC
To upload a YouTube video with CC as alternative learning material, find a video on YouTube. To ensure that the video has the correct subtitles/CC that is not auto-generated titles, click on the gear icon in the lower right-hand side of the video then click on the CC in the bottom right side of the video to make sure there are no check marks next to auto-generated. Copy the name of the video.
To provide alternative learning materials by uploading the YouTube video with closed caption, create a content area and click on the newly created content folder. Select "Build Content", then "Create Item." Give the content a name and type a description of the video to be added to the folder.
Click on the drop-down arrow next to "Mashups" located in the HTML Editor menu, then select "YouTube" video. In the search box, type or paste the name of the video, click on "Select" located under the video, On "Mashup Options", click on the drop-down arrow in "View" and select "Embed Video". Then hit "Submit". After the video uploads in the HTML Editor then hit Submit. The video appears in the content area. Hit "Submit" again. Uploading multimedia to Blackboard allows students more access to learning material. Uploading the video was not as easy as D2L, but looks nice and organized allowing students to find and access the video quickly.
USING AN ACCESSIBLE HTML TEMPLATE WITH CASCADING STYLE SHEETS
USING AN ACCESSIBLE HTML TEMPLATE WITH CASCADING STYLE SHEETS
BB Accessible CCS HTML Editor.mp4To use an accessible HTML Template with Cascading Style Sheets, click on the "+" and select "Content Area", then type in a name. Click on the new content file and click on "Build Content", then create "New Item". Give it a title. To create content that is accessible use the paragraph formatting tool in the HTML Editor. Select "Heading" and type a heading, next select "Subheading" and type a subheading, then select "Paragraph" and type your paragraph. You can also edit existing content by highlighting the content and selecting the correct formatting. Click on "Submit". The content has been creating and accessibility to all students. Using the accessible HTML template with CSS in Blackboard was very similar and as comfortable as Desire2Learn's template.
LMS REVIEWS BY ACCESSIBILITY ORGANIZATIONS
LMS REVIEWS BY ACCESSIBILITY ORGANIZATIONS
According to the information on Blackboard's website, their success in meeting WCAG 2.0 checklist guidelines falls short in the overall categories. However, they are successful in Sensory Characteristics, Audio Control, Resize Text, Image of Text, No Keyboard Trap, Timing Adjustable, Pause/Stop,/Hide, Bypass Blocks, Page Titled, Multiple Ways, Labels or Instructions, Error Suggestion, Error Prevention, and Robust Content. Their interface and information are their strength.
LMS WEEKLY RECOMMENDATION
LMS WEEKLY RECOMMENDATION
Based on the information provided in this evaluation, the accessibility functions that allow for students with disabilities to have more time to complete their homework and quizzes and the ability to upload multimedia as an alternative for students appears more successful in Desire2Learn.
Modifying a Dropbox assignment and a quiz by changing the date and time to allow a student that has differentiated access rights the extra time to submit a Dropbox assignment or complete a quiz was intuitive and straightforward. Providing alternative learning materials by uploading YouTube video with closed caption was secure and provides the student with an alternative. Creating content using an accessible HTML template with CSS was super easy and allows students with disabilities access to the content. LMS reviews by accessibility organizations gave D2L the top ratings, and D2L shows a desire to make accessibility a priority.
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