Making Scanned PDFs Accessible without a Permalink to the Source
No permalink? No problem. You can still add a library reference to increase a PDF’s accessibility score.
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How to Make Scanned PDFs Accessible
Digital text is best, but even a scanned PDF can be made accessible—by adding a Library Reference with Ally.
Read MoreIncreasing Accessibility by Replacing PDFs with Permalinks
If you currently have PDFs posted in your courses, the best way to increase your courses’ accessibility is to replace those PDFs (which commonly have accessibility problems) with a permalink. […]
Read MoreHow to Use Microsoft Screen Readers and Read Aloud Tools
There are many reasons to listen to documents, such as proofreading, multitasking, or increased comprehension and learning. Using a screen reader is also a great way to check your document’s […]
Read MoreFaculty Testers Needed for Turnitin Clarity (Fall 2025)
The Academic Integrity Office is looking for faculty interested in piloting Turnitin Clarity. This software embeds a writing platform within Blackboard, and it provides Instructors transparency in terms of understanding...
Read MoreAdd Image Descriptions with Blackboard Ally
Images are a powerful element of a Blackboard course, but they’re only effective when all students can access and understand them. Adding descriptions—sometimes called alt text—ensures that visuals communicate meaning...
Read MoreCreate Turnitin Assignments Directly in Blackboard with Turnitin Feedback Studio
Turnitin Feedback Studio is available within the Blackboard course Content Market. Though not the preferred method for creating Turnitin assignments, this integration lets you create a direct Turnitin assignment—grading and...
Read MoreMake Accessible PowerPoint Presentations with Microsoft 365
PowerPoint has several built-in features designed to help you create accessible PowerPoint presentations. When creating new PowerPoint presentations, you can use the Accessibility Checker to review and flag potential...
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Read MoreUsing the Built-In Accessibility Checker to Add Alt Text to Images in Microsoft 365
Alt text is descriptive text that explains the meaning of an image so screen readers can convey it to users with visual impairments. Microsoft 365’s Accessibility Checker helps you find missing or unclear alt text, offers suggestions, and lets you edit or mark images as decorative. To use it, go to Review → Check Accessibility, then review and update any flagged images.
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of AI in Blackboard Ultra for Course Design
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, and Blackboard Ultra has a number of built-in AI tools to spark creativity and save you time.
Read MoreAI, Student Engagement, and Innovative Uses of Media Take Center Stage at Online U of A Conference
The University of Arkansas Global Campus is gearing up for this year’s Better Online Learning Together (BOLT) Conference, which will feature sessions designed to help educators enhance their online teaching […]
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