PDF’s are a great format to share learning materials with students. They are readable on just about any device and their small file size makes them easy to upload, download, or send through email. Additionally, PDFs are very good for accessibility – when properly formatted they are usable by students who need assistive technology such…Continue Reading #UPTechTip: Make Any PDF Accessible
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#UPTechTip: Getting to Know the Moodle Text Editor
Did you know that it’s simple and easy to create media-rich, engaging and informative content in Moodle anywhere that you can type using the text editor? If you are currently using Moodle to deliver documents or other learning materials to your students, imagine the context and depth you can add by sharing your expertise and…Continue Reading #UPTechTip: Getting to Know the Moodle Text Editor
#UPTechTip: Immersive Reader in Word Boosts Inclusivity
In today’s tip, I want to bring your attention to a new feature in Word Online, the web browser-based version of Microsoft Word available to the UP community through Office 365. This new feature, called the Immersive Reader View, can boost inclusivity in your classroom by providing features specifically designed to enhance readability for those…Continue Reading #UPTechTip: Immersive Reader in Word Boosts Inclusivity
UP Tech Tip: Auto Create Table of Contents in Word 2016
Today’s #uptechtip is a handy way to create a table of contents in MS Word. This is something I’ve really found useful as I’ve been writing longer form content in my graduate studies – even if I don’t intend to include a ToC in the finished project it’s a great way to enhance navigation and…Continue Reading UP Tech Tip: Auto Create Table of Contents in Word 2016
UP Tech Tip: Exam Accommodation for Moodle Quiz
The number of students with an extra-time accommodation for exams is on the rise – at the same time, many teachers are looking to move some or all of their assessments online. Today’s #uptechtip shows you how easy it is to add a user override to allow a student more time or extra attempts on…Continue Reading UP Tech Tip: Exam Accommodation for Moodle Quiz
UP Tech Tip : Use Styles in Word
I’ve written before about how using styles in Word is the most important and easiest step you can take to make your documents accessible to all learners. However did you know there are all sorts of other good reasons to get in the habit of using styles to be more productive and efficient with your…Continue Reading UP Tech Tip : Use Styles in Word