When using Microsoft Word or Google Docs, don't just make text bigger and bolder to make it a heading. That will work for sighted users, but screen reader users will miss that and just hear it as normal paragraph text. Use actual heading styles, like level 1 through 6.

Listening to the inspirational Cormac Quilty from ATU Galway talking about their exciting learning analytics project

Delighted to present at #Moodle Moot Africa part of #ela2025 My slides ctly.st/ela2025asses... on Robust Reliable and Scalable exams using Moodle highlighted 3 particular examples of partnerships where @catalyst-it.bsky.social supported Moodle solutions or online examinations. Happy to chat more

Vaccines have saved 154 million lives in the past 50 years. A reminder of what is #HumanlyPossible. Science saves lives. #VaccinesWork bit.ly/wiw2025

You don't necessarily need to say "image of" in your alt text for users to know it's an image. Screen readers will announce that it's an image. But it can help readers to specify if it's a hand-drawn image, Polaroid, infographic, screenshot, chart, map, diagram, or so on.

Does anyone have a 1998 1st edition of the The lecturer’s tool kit?We’re writing a blog for the 30th April #LTHEChat about what’s changed in the last 30 years since we 1st started writing&want to include a photo of all 6 editions Can find 2-5 but not 1 without going into the attic:Please send photo.

Absolutely thrilled to get my copy of the latest edition of the "Lecturers Toolkit" - 6th Edition, by Phil Race and @profsallybrown.bsky.social . I recommended it to numerous lecturers (new and experienced) over the years. I was honoured to be asked to contribute to the latest edition

Three years ago today, the day before my 31st birthday, I launched the Accessible Social website. Since then, more than 110,000 people worldwide have visited the site, representing nearly every country on the planet. I couldn't be prouder of Accessible Social and the many people it has helped. 🎉

ESAI ECR Award Closing date 14 March 2025 If you’re an Early Career Researcher & have been accepted to present at the ESAI conference - you may be eligible to apply for the #ECRAward Criteria, requirements & selection info is available from esai.ie/esai-ecr-award/ #esai25

Hyperlink text should make sense when read out of context. Screen reader users can navigate from link to link, and can listen to links in a list. When navigating this way, only the link is read. So "click here" or "read more" won't make sense.

When creating PDFs, avoid using "Print to PDF." A screen reader user may still be able to access the text of PDFs created this way, but heading structure, alternative text, and any other tag structure will be lost. Using "Save As" or "Export" can preserve these tags.

Attn: all gig venues. We’ll discuss your ‘we’d rather you didn’t bring a bag ☺️’ policy when you provide free sanitary items in all bathrooms, hmm?

The PGR StudentSurvey.ie is now open in 15 Irish Higher Education Institutions! Take the survey here! studentbarometer.etioglobal.org/StudentSurvey/ **Closing this week: DCU, DKIT, TU Dublin, UCC** Continuing this week: ATU, MIC, MU, UG Opening this week: IADT, MTU, RCSI, UCD, TUS, SETU

And if anyone is interested in Generico Filters and Filter Codes, I am presenting about this in April’s #Moodle Munch www.dcu.ie/moodlemunch

A reminder that DRI is hosting a webinar on Irish #HigherEducation organisational research data policies tomorrow at 11:00 UTC with guests @fairsharing.bsky.social and @allysonlister.bsky.social and our wonderful colleague at NORF, Michelle Doran. #LoveData25 #FAIRdata #RDM

10,300 jobs were lost across the whole UK higher education sector during the 2023-24 academic year, up from 7,300 the year before, and an average of 100 per institution. www.wsws.org/en/articles/...

Ireland recorded the highest share of internet users engaged in online learning (61%), followed by the Netherlands (59%) and Finland (53%) www.checkpoint-elearning.de/node/26986

In 2024, 33% of EU internet users reported that they had done an online course or used online learning material in the three months prior to the survey. Up 3% compared with 2023 . www.checkpoint-elearning.de/node/26986

International students are a valuable asset to UK universities, but not just because they bring international fees. It is important to ensure the UK remains a place to learn because the experience and outcomes are enriching in every sense. 6/6 ends

NEW on Wonkhe: There is significant work to do to promote inclusion for disabled staff in higher education. Susan Wilbraham, Carol Evans, and Jackie Carter see sharing practice and gathering data as the next step

this may be of interest to those that follow #EdChatie

Really excited to share that we are now offering #STACK to any institution that has #Moodle . STACK is the leading open-source online assessment system for mathematics and STEM disciplines and plugs into Moodle as an extra question type. For more details please visit ctly.st/stack

Looking for practical, evidence-based resources to support your university teaching? Visit our website to find everything from quick guides to in-depth case studies, plus our Teaching Toolkit: www.ucd.ie/teaching

Happy new year, it's time for the #WeeklyResourceRoundup of events and resources to support L&T in HE wordpress.aber.ac.uk/e-learning/2... #AberPGCTHE #EduSky #AcademicSky

The School of STEM Education, Innovation, and Global Studies at @dcuioe.bsky.social , @dublincityuni.bsky.social is seeking applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Education (Digital Learning) [Permanent Contract - application closing date 17th January 2025]. See www.dcu.ie/people/jobs

This is potentially interesting

I haven't found a pack for Women in Science yet so I'm making one. Write if you want to be added (or removed)! Rather small ATM. #WomeninChemistry #WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM go.bsky.app/LjumNEg

Sending positive thoughts to anyone feeling overwhelmed, missing a loved one or feeling sad or lonely this morning, it can be a very tough time of year. There's a wonderful #joinin hashtag (I think it's here too) for anyone on their own who needs a chat. ❤️

Alone or lonely at Christmas? New to social media? There’s a great tradition with the hashtag #joinin, you just search for it and see lots of friendly messages. Someone has also created a feed here: bsky.app/profile/did:...

It is great having a grand stretch in the evenings now 🤣

It's Day 23 featuring one of our recent #AmplifyFE Community Space webinars with Stephen Taylor. Catch up on his popular session on Universal Designs for Learning: #Accessibility for Everyone https://buff.ly/3OV818t #25DaysofAmplifyFE

The heroic boldness of Gisèle Pelicot in facing the horrific things that had happened to her – in rejecting shame, in standing up for her rights is absolutely inspirational www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Sheri Byrne-Haber's "Giving A Damn About Accessibility" has great tips on how to deal with people who challenge or dismiss the need for accessibility. uxdesign.cc/giving-a-dam...

🎄 The Catalyst Christmas Crackers are still snapping! Discover how Moodle’s Workshop Activity transforms assessment through peer feedback, fostering critical thinking and deeper learning. 🔗Read more: ctly.st/ZMs7YTCcer ⚡Join our webinar series for live demos & expert insights- ctly.st/ei2BVfRgbg

🎄 The Catalyst Christmas Crackers keep popping with more festive features! Today, we’re highlighting #Moodle's Course Completion Tracking—helping you set clear criteria, track progress, & support learners every step of the way. 🔗 Read more: ctly.st/qEvpIZ1rMy ⚡ Join our webinar: ctly.st/ei2BVfRgbg

🎄 Catalyst Christmas Crackers keep on cracking Moodle Workplace’s Dynamic Rules -automate & optimise your platform by triggering actions like awarding certificates, unlocking content, or sending notifications based on conditions. 🔗 Full blog: ctly.st/r1JeujsD84 ⚡ Join our webinar: ctly.st/ei2BVfRgbg

If you are a #moodler on bluesky, let us know - we're putting a Starter Pack together to help other newcomers to the site rebuild their community from 'the other place' Tag @catalyst-it.bsky.social , myself, or @markglynn.bsky.social and we'll add you to the list :) #moodle

🎄 Crack open the first Catalyst Christmas Cracker! This festive season, discover how Moodle’s Competency Framework and Learning Plans can help you create impactful, skill-focused learning pathways. 🔗 Read the full blog to transform your platform: ctly.st/PhI04GuKLr #Moodle

#Moodle tweeps looking for Moodlers to follow, check out @markglynn.bsky.social's starter pack of Moodle Practitioners go.bsky.app/PWwbq1T

New report highlights the scientific impact of open source software http://dlvr.it/TGZgDM

It has came to my attention that some is masquerading as me on Bluesky. They have my name but no profile photo. The account name is my account name but with an extra n at the end. They are trying to sell crypto and messaging my followers. I have notified @bsky.app so hopefully it will be deleted.

NEW on Wonkhe: Another brutal budget in Scotland – for universities and students https://buff.ly/3Vp4Vxb

#LTHEchat will transition to Bluesky in January 2025. If you would like to be a guest and propose a topic for discussion along with six questions please complete this form. forms.gle/buy1MVrcvz3n...

@drbrenk.bsky.social go.bsky.app/PWwbq1T

@linguistical.bsky.social this may be of interest go.bsky.app/PWwbq1T

We're now on Bluesky! Follow us here for all the latest from Dublin City University! #WeAreDCU

WordPress tips: Adding a Bluesky sharing button Sharing icon Making sharing easy When I visit a website or blog and find something interesting that I would like to share with others, it is helpful if the… http://socialmediaforlearning.com/2024/11/24/wordpress-tips-adding-a-bluesky-sharing-button/

@susiemac.bsky.social you may like this resource on Students As Partners In Assessment (SAPIA) www.dcu.ie/teu/sapia