JISC TechDis have created a resource giving tutorials in how to use free and open source technologies which highlights the benefits that free software brings in terms of supporting everyone, not just customers with identified needs. JISC TechDis Talked to Academic Librarians How do you support learners? TextHelp Read and Write gold Inspiration Kurzweil JAWS for Windows Claro Read Where? How often? How many effective users? How many supported per £? What are they not trying? ‘ I cant read the information on the screen.’ ‘ The information on the screen is too small to see.’ ‘ I can’t adjust the font and colour backgrounds to suit my personal preferences.’ ‘ The words keep jumping around the screen.’ ‘ I find it difficult to navigate.’ ‘I can’t click the mouse buttons.’ ‘ I can’t see the keys on the keyboard.’ ‘I keep miss-hitting the keyboard keys.’ Issues for students accessing learning resources Producing MS Word documents that are more inclusive. īetter use of existing resources: going beyond handouts Accessibility Essentials Series Making your computer more accessible for you. They are instrumental in obtaining text books in alternative formats. They play a significant role in signposting different types of resource to fellow staff and learners/customers. Libraries have a critical role in accessibility because they are a key support for independent learning. JISC TechDis has been working with library groups for several years.
JISC Advisory Services Advice on all aspects of plagiarism prevention & detection Advice with still images, moving images and sound advice Advice on all aspects of technology & inclusion Internet training workshops, online self- paced tutorials Effective strategic planning, implementation & management of ICT Strategic guidance & advice re legal issues in ICT N Students on mainstream courses in FE requiring additional support across Scotland SFC Infact Database.
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