Author Archives: Anna-Liisa
Accessible web content: Good contrast improves the legibility of text and graphs
1. Contrast requirements for the colour of the text and its background The interpretation of the content must not be based on colours alone. For example, you must not just write that “the approved measurement results are marked in green and the rejected in red” because not all people can distinguish between these colours. You […]
Accessible web content: Easy readability for better understanding
Text appearance affects readability If you create content directly on the web using a publishing tool, you may not be able to influence the appearance of the text very much. Even when formatting is available, it is usually better to stick with the default definitions: if the admin later changes the default definitions service-wide, items […]
Outlook: How to disable desktop notifications
Turning off desktop notifications for new emails is a good practice if you share or record your screen, or if you want to focus on your tasks without being distracted by incoming messages. How to disable Outlook desktop notifications: New Outlook Open Settings (cogwheel icon) from the top right. The settings menu should default to: […]
Accessible web content: use clear standard language
Adjusting the text for better clarity The comprehensibility of content is one of the key principles of accessibility. Clear and easy-to-understand language is the single most important element of comprehensibility*. In higher education, it is sufficient to use clear standard language. Standard language refers to the language that is used in newspapers and textbooks, for […]
(suomi) Ammattitasoisten videonkäsittelyohjelmien käyttö Oamkissa
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(suomi) Tietoa älypuhelinten ja tablettien tietoturvasta
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Web accessibility online course
Accessible online services are a pre-requisition for successful digitalisation: when the service is accessible, as many people as possible can take care of their affairs online without outside help. The Act on the Provision of Digital Services obliges public bodies to produce accessible online services. The Act also applies to higher education institutions. If a […]
Office 365 – Outlook: Encrypt your email
(English translation by Joni Liikala) Encrypting means that your email and it’s attachments are transformed from a natural language to an encrypted form, that only the recipient can open with a one-time passcode. Sending an encrypted message Receiving an encrypted message Sending an encrypted message You can encrypt your email message in Outlook by adding […]
How to fill a personal data protection information sheet (= GDPR privacy notice)
Unfortunately, this guideline is not available in English yet.
(suomi) Opettajan ohje: Kysymyspankin kopiointi kurssialueelta toiselle
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