Provide+Alternatives+for+Visual+Information

Provide alternatives for visual information.

Visual representations are not equally accessibly to all learners, especially those with visual impairments. Converting text into audio is one of the easiest methods to provide alternatives to visual information. Use the following suggestions and resources on this page when creating alternatives for visual information.
 * Strategy Description **


 * Practical Application **
 * Create an audio recording along with written material
 * Create a podcast or screencast of you reviewing your syllabus to students
 * A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen that usually contains audio narration
 * A podcast is a digital audio file made available on the Internet
 * Provide students with recorded audio feedback in addition to solely written feedback
 * For example, create a screencast of you reviewing your student's assignment


 * Example: **

Instructors often review a course syllabus the first day of class. In addition to reviewing the syllabus in class, a screencast can be created that covers the same information. The screencast can then be made available for your students at any time. Below you will find a screencast where an instructor is reviewing her syllabus for her students.

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 * Technology Tools**:

Audacity - is a free sound editing tool that allows you to record and edit your own audio tracks for narrations, music, recoded lectures, podcasts, etc.

SoundCloud - is an audio platform that allows users to record, upload, and share audio.

Screencast-O-Matic - is a free screencasting service that allows you to instantly make digital recording of your computer screen, including audio narration.

For information on other technology tools, see our Software & Web Tools page.

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