Although Blackboard has developed the new Ultra interface to be more accessible and usable for students, there are still opportunities to improve the usability and accessibility of your module in order to enhance students' learning experiences. We achieve usability by understanding and designing for the user, their needs, task and context.
Making the module usable
We’ve looked at the top ten activities of Ulster students and looked at a survey of their experience Ultra. Here’s CDLE’s reccommendations for making the module
Making learning content accessible
According to the Digital Experience Insights Survey 2023, 18% of Ulster University students declared an impairment, health condition or learning difference, it is therefore important to make learning materials with Blackboard accessible.
We have compiled guidance to make your content more accessible
You can also make your content accessible with Ally