Free Browsealoud access to support essential COVID-19 communications
23rd March 2020 -In this time of increasing uncertainty and change, web accessibility is more important than ever. As we’ve said before, digital inclusion is something that should be on everybody’s mind, and as social distancing measures come into effect, the ability for everyone to be able to access goods and services online is becoming more crucial everyday. That's why we're offering you our web accessibility tool, Browsealoud, free for 90 days - to help you support your online customers.
Continue ReadingCoronavirus and remote working
23rd March 2020 -We’re all experiencing a period of increasing uncertainty and change. As social distancing measures come into effect, more and more organisations across the globe are actioning Business Continuity Plans and moving to remote working - and for some, this is a completely new concept and way of working.
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23rd March 2020 -Online learning is not the next big thing, it is the now big thing. - Donna J. Abernathy
For Edufuturists’ Dan Fitzpatrick, butterflies were bouncing around his stomach as he opened his eyes this morning, a million thoughts of remote learning quickly rushed back into his head and the flood of emails from anxious colleagues made his phone light up the dark room. It’s Monday and it’s the first day of school closures in the UK.
Continue ReadingHow can we tackle the digital divide?
10th March 2020 -In this blog, we hear from Paul Wilkes, Digital Inclusion Coordinator at Leeds Libraries, on how they're tackling the digital divide. You'll hear how they're working together with their community to deliver different programmes designed with the barriers to digital inclusion in mind.
Continue ReadingDisability Confident: Hear how HS2 connect with diverse talent and construct inclusive experiences
24th February 2020 -As part of our Disability Confident series, we are chatting with different organisations to hear how they are making a difference to diversity and inclusion in their industry. Next up in our series is Mark Lomas from HS2.
In this latest Q&A, Mark tells us why being part of the Disability Confident Scheme is important to HS2 and explains the adjustments they have made to help recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce...
Continue ReadingShare, Save, and Assign: EquatIO mathspace's collaboration features get an upgrade
14th February 2020 -Today, I’m pleased to bring you news of some awesome new updates to EquatIO mathspace that will help to improve how both teachers and students share, save, and access assignments. Check out this blog for all the details!
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