Ally
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Technology Overview
The Anthology Ally tool within myCourses automatically reviews course materials against accessibility standards and provides just-in-time training for instructors. Students also get access to automatically-generated alternative file formats for many course materials. Ally is a proactive approach to accessibility and is intended to complement existing services provided by the Disability Services Office (DSO) and the Department of Access Services (DAS).
Use Case and Benefits
- Provides assessment regarding overall course accessibility in one easy to use dashboard
- Ability to check content uploaded to myCourses against current accessibility standards
- Provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on recommended content remediation
- Provides students with the ability to download download alternative formats of course materials
Learn More & Get Help
To start learning about Ally, review the following curated resources:
Instructors
- Accessibility Checking and Accessibility Improvement Using Ally in myCourses
- Resources for Improving Accessibility of Course Materials
- Alternative Formats from Ally in myCourses
Students
Additional resources are available in the CTL knowledge base.
- Access the CTL Knowledge Base and log in with your RIT account.
- Use the search box at the top of the page to find resources by keywords.
- Use the Categories in the left side navigation to find resources by topic area.
Instructors may also attend a group training or request a consultation for training.
For technical issues and other support, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning.