Screen readers are a tool used by individuals with vision impairments, as well as individuals with some types of learning disabilities. Screen readers work by reading aloud text content presented on a screen. Most screen readers are software-based, and offer a number of features. They are controlled via keyboard commands, using a standard or Braille […]

Online learning, whether for students or employees, provides a number of advantages, including increased accessibility. Individuals with disabilities of different types can learn effectively with appropriate and accessible video learning, and many of the same strategies can facilitate learning for English language learners, or those with varied learning styles. What Makes Video Content Accessible Take […]

Video learning is increasingly important for educators, employee onboarding and continuing education. Depending upon the situation, video learning may complement more traditional learning in a classroom environment, or may serve as an independent, online learning resource. In order to maximize the effectiveness of video learning, it’s helpful to know and understand a few key points […]

Social learning is the oldest form of human learning; simply defined, social learning is learning through interactions with other people. Everyone has experienced learning through these interactions. In fact, social learning is likely the way you learned to talk, to say please and thank you, and to recognize shapes, animals, and colors. The same basic […]

Universities, colleges, and community colleges use learning management systems, or LMSs to bring content of all sorts to their students. The LMS facilitates in-classroom, blended, flipped and online learning for enrolled students and helps students and instructors to remain in close and ongoing communication. Many institutions around the country have chosen the Blackboard LMS to […]

Video is essential to a blended learning environment–or a learning environment that combines elements of a traditional classroom and online learning. Depending upon the structure of the course, students may watch many or all of their lectures on video, while using class time for activities and discussion or may use video learning to supplement a […]

Colleges and universities of all sizes rely upon learning management systems or LMS to provide access to course content for online, flipped, and traditional courses. In order to maximize the usefulness of the LMS, it is essential to select a lecture capture provider and video content management system that integrates with the institution’s chosen LMS. […]

Employee retention is an issue in many organizations. Reduced retention increases training costs and can have a significant impact on both productivity and morale. One of the ways organizations of all sizes can reduce employee turnover and increase retention–and employee satisfaction–is to improve employee onboarding. This allows employees to master necessary job tasks and skills […]

Video offers significant and positive potential as a learning tool for English Language Learners (ELLs). English Language Learners may vary widely in their abilities, ranging from near-fluency to very little English proficiency. ELLs can be found in classrooms from preschool and early elementary through higher education, but many of these video learning strategies are applicable […]