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KIITE Solutions @KIITESolutions

Solutions is a space to share good practice and showcase innovation in learning and teaching @KeeleUniversity.

Joined July 2013
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
23 Jan 2019
Checking colour combinations for resources such as presentations is a great way to improve accessibility. Providing them in a digital format also means that adjustments can be made quickly and easily. 🖍️ Try the WebAim Contrast Checker at webaim.org/resources/contras…. #11DaysofA11y
Check colour combinations for resources such as presentation slides and handouts to ensure they can be viewed clearly. Try the WebAim Contrast Checker.

ALT Check colour combinations for resources such as presentation slides and handouts to ensure they can be viewed clearly. Try the WebAim Contrast Checker.
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
22 Jan 2019
If you use Google Slides, the Grackle add-on (Add-ons → Get add-ons) will check the accessibility of your formatting. Grackle advises on potential issues such as missing titles, image descriptions and colours, making for more accessible presentations. 👌 #11DaysofA11y #a11y
If you use Google Slides, the Grackle add-on (Add-ons → Get add-ons) will check your formatting to make sure it is accessible.

ALT If you use Google Slides, the Grackle add-on (Add-ons → Get add-ons) will check your formatting to make sure it is accessible.
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
21 Jan 2019
New week, new #11DaysofA11y tip! 🗓️ Dictate Google Docs without the need for any additional software or plugins (requires a microphone). Turn on Voice Type by using Tools → Voice typing… 🎙️ If you've missed any of our @gsuite tips so far, catch up at tinyurl.com/11DaysofA11y.
Dictate documents in Google Docs without any additional software or plugins (requires a microphone). Turn on Voice Type by using Tools → Voice typing…

ALT Dictate documents in Google Docs without any additional software or plugins (requires a microphone). Turn on Voice Type by using Tools → Voice typing…
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
20 Jan 2019
Here's our next #11DaysofA11y tip! 🙌 Remembering keyboard shortcuts can be tricky. To check what's available in @gsuite apps such as Docs, Slides and Sheets, use ⌘ / (Mac) or Ctrl / (Windows). ⌨️ Prefer a printable version? Try this handy PDF at tinyurl.com/gsuiteshortcuts.
Remembering keyboard shortcuts can be tricky. To check what is available in Google apps such as Docs, Slides and Sheets, use ⌘ / (Mac) or Ctrl / (Windows) to see them all.

ALT Remembering keyboard shortcuts can be tricky. To check what is available in Google apps such as Docs, Slides and Sheets, use ⌘ / (Mac) or Ctrl / (Windows) to see them all.
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
19 Jan 2019
Have a favourite file type? Prefer your PowerPoints to PDFs? No problem. 💅 Easily convert Google Docs, Slides and Sheets into alternative formats by using File → Download as from most @gsuite apps. 📥 #11DaysofA11y #a11y
Convert Google Docs, Slides and Sheets into alternative formats (e.g. Microsoft Office, PDF etc). It’s as easy as using File → Download as.

ALT Convert Google Docs, Slides and Sheets into alternative formats (e.g. Microsoft Office, PDF etc). It’s as easy as using File → Download as.
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
KIITE@KeeleInnovation
17 Jan 2019
Want to come to the Keele Learning & Teaching Conference? Don't miss out! Friday 18 Jan is the last day to register. It's going to be a fantastic day, with a packed schedule of speakers sharing their insights on Social Learning and more. Register at bit.ly/2Fo5AIV
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
17 Jan 2019
... and if you prefer any of the #11DaysofA11y tips in an alternative format, you can access the Google Slides deck here: tinyurl.com/11DaysofA11y
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
18 Jan 2019
Google Slides presentations can be viewed as a single, scrollable HTML page. Press Ctrl Alt Shift p (Windows) or ⌘ ⌥ Shift p (Mac) to try it out! ↕️ Useful for both screen readers and anybody wishing to view their slides all in one place. 👌 #11DaysofA11y #a11y
Any Google Slides presentation can be viewed as a single, scrollable HTML page. Press Ctrl Alt Shift p (Windows) or ⌘ ⌥ Shift p (Mac) to try it out.

ALT Any Google Slides presentation can be viewed as a single, scrollable HTML page. Press Ctrl Alt Shift p (Windows) or ⌘ ⌥ Shift p (Mac) to try it out.
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
17 Jan 2019
Day 1 of #11DaysofA11y. 🥳 Did you know there's a hidden Accessibility tab in most @gsuite apps? It provides additional support for screen readers and isn't visible by default. Activate it using ⌘ ⌥ z (Mac) or Ctrl Alt z (Windows). 🔊 Another #a11y tip tomorrow! 🗓️
The Accessibility tab provides support for screen readers and is hidden by default. Activate it by using ⌘ ⌥ z (Mac) or Ctrl Alt z (Windows).

ALT The Accessibility tab provides support for screen readers and is hidden by default. Activate it by using ⌘ ⌥ z (Mac) or Ctrl Alt z (Windows).
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KIITE Solutions retweeted
Keele HumSS TEL@HumSS_TEL
16 Jan 2019
GSuite (@gsuite) is full of features that can increase the accessibility of digital resources. 📄💻 To show how easy they are to use, we'll be tweeting 1 tip per day using the #11DaysofA11y hashtag. #⃣ Day 1 is tomorrow, but here's an explanation of what #a11y means first. 🤔
a11y is an abbreviation of accessibility, where the number 11 refers to the amount of letters omitted.

ALT a11y is an abbreviation of accessibility, where the number 11 refers to the amount of letters omitted.
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RT HumSS_TEL "5/5: 📱 A clearer list of apps for staff and students The new 'Mail and Apps' tab will contain a fuller list of services and tools available to University staff and students. If you have any questions about these changes, please contac… x.com/HumSS_TEL/status/10851…"

A preview of the updated Mail and Apps tab found within the Keele Learning Environment.

ALT A preview of the updated Mail and Apps tab found within the Keele Learning Environment.
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RT HumSS_TEL "4/5: ❤️ Improved links to University services For students, the 'Student Support' panel will be replaced with 'Student Quick Links'. For staff, the 'IT Services' panel will be replaced with 'Staff Quick Links'. Both provide updated a… x.com/HumSS_TEL/status/10851…"

A preview of the new Quick Links panel showing support services.

ALT A preview of the new Quick Links panel showing support services.
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RT HumSS_TEL "3/5: 🔖 Quicker access to modules from the Home tab The 'My Learning' panel (found at the centre of the main Home tab) is where you will find all of your modules. x.com/HumSS_TEL/status/10851…"

The My Learning panel, soon to be found within the KLE Home tab. A list of modules.

ALT The My Learning panel, soon to be found within the KLE Home tab. A list of modules.
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RT HumSS_TEL "2/5: 🗃️ New 'Mail and Apps' and 'Timetable' tabs Staff and students will no longer see a 'Learning' and 'Co-curriculum' tab. These will be replaced with 'Mail and Apps' and 'Timetable'. x.com/HumSS_TEL/status/10851…"

The new KLE tab layout. It features Home, Mail and Apps, Timetable and The Office.

ALT The new KLE tab layout. It features Home, Mail and Apps, Timetable and The Office.
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RT HumSS_TEL "1/5: On Saturday 19 January, the KLE will be updated. Here's a brief summary of the changes: 🗃️ New 'Mail and Apps' and 'Timetable' tabs 🔖 Quicker access to modules from the Home tab ❤️ Improved links to University services 📱 A cleare… x.com/HumSS_TEL/status/10851…"

A green switch depicting an update being turned on.

ALT A green switch depicting an update being turned on.
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RT HumSS_TEL "Key note speaker announced for the Keele Learning and Teaching Conference ✨ Register @ bit.ly/2Fo5AIV and we look forward to seeing you there ✨ x.com/keeleinnovation/status…"

KIITE@KeeleInnovation
14 Jan 2019
We're delighted to announce that @digisim is our keynote speaker for the Keele Learning & Teaching Conference 2019 #KeeleLTC19. Simon will be sharing insights on our conference theme of #SocialLearning and more. Find out more and register at bit.ly/2Fo5AIV
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RT HumSS_TEL "RT KeeleInnovation: The Keele Learning and Teaching Conference 2019 is happening on 30 January. This year we'll be exploring definitions, practices and scholarship around Social Learning. Join the debate - register at ➡️ … x.com/KeeleInnovation/status…"
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RT jadekeele "JADE Student Edition 3….out now!! jadekeele.wordpress.com/2018…"

JADE Student Edition 3….out now!!

We are very pleased to announce the long awaited third edition of our Student JADE, collecting all the excellent work from submissions to the 2018 JADE Student Learning Undergraduate and ILAS Confe…

jadekeele.wordpress.com
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RT HumSS_TEL "T̶o̶m̶o̶r̶r̶o̶w̶ Today! The A_L_T Winter Conference has a fantastic lineup of #edtech related online sessions, starting in 10 minutes and running until tomorrow.⌛️ For a full schedule and direct links to each session, see … x.com/A_L_T/status/107207347…"

ALT - alt.ac.uk@A_L_T
10 Dec 2018
Tomorrow is the first day of the ALT Winter Conference (our 5th one). The conference is online and you can still register for free to hear about the latest from #altc in #edtech altc.alt.ac.uk/online2018/ #alt25years
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RT HumSS_TEL "Did you know that the Google #DigitalGarage provides free online courses that can help with topics such as: 💟 Digital wellbeing 💬 Effective networking 💪 Building confidence with self-promotion 🗣️ Speaking in public 💻 Understanding … learndigital.withgoogle.com/"
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