Coronavirus: A learning curve for education
25th May 2020 -As Coronavirus spread, school doors closed all over the country but teaching continued, presenting educators with a number of challenges; how do schools continue to teach? How do teachers know that learning has taken place and how do they keep students of all ages engaged?
Originally featured in Open Access Government in April 2020, Patrick shares his thoughts on COVID-19’s impact on learners and how to design an effective interim strategy.
Continue ReadingProduct update: Meet Browsealoud v3
21st May 2020 -Browsealoud has been given a revamp and it’s now faster, more efficient and more accessible than ever before. In this blog, you’ll find all the details you need to know about the latest update, so have a quick read and check out version 3 for yourself.
Continue ReadingHow to make your web content accessible and D&I friendly
19th May 2020 -At its core, diversity and inclusion communications is about making sure your message reflects and connects with your audiences. Seems pretty simple, right? But most marketing communicators understand that simple isn’t always easy. Sometimes, it’s hard enough to make sure your message lands just right, let alone worrying about the format. So when it comes to translating it into digital spaces, it can often feel like opening up Pandora’s box.
Continue ReadingSharing the love: Teacher appreciation from parents, students & colleagues
15th May 2020 -As part of our Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations, we asked you to nominate a special teacher in your life by telling us how they go above and beyond for their colleagues & students. We were overwhelmed with the outpouring of appreciation and have shared our winning nominations again below in case you missed them.
Continue ReadingWhat is WCAG 2.1 and how do I make sense of the guidelines?
15th May 2020 -Have you ever avoided delving into WCAG compliance due to its complexity? Never fear, we’re here to help. This blog will highlight the main components of web accessibility, without all the technical jargon.
Continue Reading11 ways to help you get used to working from home
13th May 2020 -We know how unsettling change can be, especially when it swoops in swiftly and is accompanied by the unknown and uncertain. If you’ve recently moved to remote working, you might be struggling to get used to a new daily routine, or are finding it challenging to communicate with your colleagues online. We want to help support you in getting used to your new way of working, so we’ve put together some tips and tricks for you to try.
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