Anthology, a leading name in educational technology, is gearing up for its fifth annual Fix Your Content Day, a global challenge dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of digital learning materials. The event is scheduled for Thursday, 3 October 2024, and will engage universities worldwide in a 24-hour effort to improve the inclusivity of digital course content.
Dr. Amy Lomellini, Product Accessibility Lead at Anthology, emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Digital accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. When educators unite, even for just one day, to enhance content accessibility, they create a lasting impact that empowers every student to succeed.”
Fix Your Content Day invites higher education institutions that use Anthology Ally to participate in this high-stakes competition. The goal is to adjust as many digital course files as possible within 24 hours. The competition leverages Anthology Ally, a tool designed to dynamically improve digital content on any Learning Management System (LMS) and public-facing website. This tool helps institutions address accessibility barriers and meet their toughest challenges.
Participants are encouraged to register and mobilise their institution’s staff and instructors to take on the challenge. The event aims to set a new standard for inclusive digital content creation, showcasing the collective effort required to make educational materials accessible to all students.
Anthology Ally plays a crucial role in this initiative by automatically enhancing the accessibility of digital content, making it easier for institutions to comply with accessibility standards. By focusing on fixing digital course files during the competition, institutions can demonstrate their commitment to creating a more inclusive learning environment.
Since its inception, Fix Your Content Day has become a significant event in the educational technology calendar, inspiring institutions to prioritise digital accessibility and showcase their dedication to improving the learning experience for all students.
To participate in Fix Your Content Day, institutions need to register for the competition and challenge their teams to address as many digital course files as possible within the 24-hour window. For more information and to sign up, visit Anthology’s Fix Your Content Day page.
Anthology, known for its suite of education and technology solutions, supports millions of students globally through its flagship SaaS products, including Blackboard® (LMS), Anthology® Student (SIS/ERP), and Anthology® Reach (CRM). The company’s mission is to inspire educators and institutions with innovative solutions that enhance educational opportunities and help students realise their full potential. For further details, visit Anthology’s website.
