Create Accessible Learning Resources with Ease Using Blackboard Ally

I’m a Learning Technology Support Officer at the Learning and Teaching Academy. My role is diverse, involving collaboration with colleagues across the university to implement and support various technology-enhanced learning projects aimed at improving the student learning experience. I provide both technological and pedagogical advice to help develop best practice.

Blackboard Ally

Blackboard Ally makes it easy for staff to create accessible learning materials with a simple, step-by-step process. With the Accessibility Report, you get a clear overview of your course’s accessibility rating and quick recommendations for improvement—highlighting content with the easiest fixes first. No need to manually search through your course, Ally takes you directly to the resource, explains what can be improved, and lets you make changes right away. Even better, you don’t have to do everything at once. You can make small, manageable updates whenever time allows, ensuring a smoother, more inclusive experience for students without adding to your workload. Let Blackboard Ally support you in creating a more accessible learning environment—one step at a time!

Give it a try

For further information and more detailed guidance on using Blackboard Ally, refer to our Blackboard Ally Xerte resource: Digital Accessibility – Blackboard Ally

Get Involved

Do you have any helpful tricks or tips when using Learning Central? Please do get in touch with the Learning and Teaching Academy: ltacademy@cardiff.ac.uk