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Accessibility in microlearning
Hello.
I'm thinking of creating some microlearning units using the microlearning content creator tool in Rise. Can anyone point me to where I can find out more about the accessibility considerations I should make? I'm particularly thinking about how microlearning appears on the screen for our non-sighted users.
Thanks
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Is the microlearning feature fully accessible in Rise. I think that's the actual question...
A microlearning uses the same Blocks as a regular Rise course.
Some Rise blocks are fully accessible, some partially accessible, and some not accessible at all.
So it depends on which block types you are using in your microlearning.
See that list here: https://access.articulate.com/support/article/Rise-360-Choosing-Accessible-Components-to-Create-Online-Learning
The accessibility issues we have found not documented in Articulate's ACR are not with the blocks but with the actual microlearning template's stepped navigation. A screen reader announces each of the step pages in the navigation and overlays the content, so the learner has to navigate through announcing page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4, etc. and the Next button is last in the list. This is all announced before the user can navigate to the content and then they have to backward navigate back to the next button. This is still the case even if you toggle off the step or dot indicators. This fails WCAG logical sequence and focus order. You'll need to switch from stepped navigation to continuous and add Continue button dividers to get the same stepped effect or avoid using the microlearning template altogether.
Hi Margaret!
It sounds like you had questions about accessibility features within Rise 360.
I noticed that you've also opened a support case and connected with my colleague Dexter. Great move! I'd be happy to share some insight for you here as well.
Typically non-sighted learners who need a course read aloud utilize screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver.
You can find more information on how to design an accessible course in Rise 360, here:
- Rise 360: How to Design an Accessible Course
- Rise 360: Choosing Accessible Components to Create Online Learning
I'll open the floor to our knowledgeable community who may be able to offer suggestions as well!
