Author Archives: Anna-Liisa
Webropol, the online survey tool at Oamk
Using an online survey tool is an easy way to conduct surveys without having to install separate software. With an online survey tool, you can create surveys, send invitations, collect data and then print the reports. Those invited recipients who decide to take part in your survey will do that via their web browser. In […]
How to start using the Zoom online meeting tool
Use Zoom for remote education and guidance, web conferencing and webinars. Install Zoom on your computer, or Log into Zoom in your browser. Set up a meeting, or join a meeting A mobile application is also available User tips Music teachers and students, turn on original sounds Saving Zoom meetings You can attend a Zoom […]
Adding profiles to your web browser makes your life easier: e.g. if you have two MS Office 365 accounts, you can use them easily at the same time in the same browser
With profiles you can use same services with different accounts at the same time. For instance if you have both the Oamk account and another university account that also uses the MS 365 service (e.g. University of Oulu), you can use the MS Office 365 cloud service at the same time with both accounts. Multiple profiles […]
Take advantage of Windows virtual desktops
With the help of virtual desktops, you can easily create as many separate desktops as you need, each with different content. Virtual desktops have been in use for a long time in the Linux world, but Windows also offers Windows users the ability to create different desktops for various needs. Creating a new virtual desktop […]
How to produce text by speaking
To be able to dictate successfully, you need to have a microphone at your disposal. The quality of the recording has a big impact on how successful speech recognition is: Make sure that background noise does not disturb you. Also pay attention to the speed and clarity of speech. In addition, remember the data protection […]
Accessible web content: alternative presentation for an image
People who cannot see images must not be excluded. The above applies in particular if the image is important. An image may be an integral part of the content, support the content, or be used as a decoration. It is still allowed to use decorative images to make the content more engaging, except for scientific […]
Accessible web content: use of images in online services
Images can explain things, make the content more engaging, and arouse interest. After all, you would hesitate to buy a product from an online store without seeing a picture of it. A graph can help you to understand the associated information better and quicker than text alone. An image that supports the text content or […]
Accessible web content: what is the best format for sharing documents?
Web pages are in HTML-coded hypertext. Where possible, web pages are preferable to separate file attachments in public information sharing. Therefore, if you can write directly to the web service using the web editor, do that instead of attaching a separate file. However, sometimes it is necessary to share files over the internet. In the […]
How to see another person’s calendar in 365 (e.g. your teacher’s calendar)
Log in to your email in the 365 cloud service. In your email, choose Calendar from the links located bottom-left of the view. (Or you can also login straight into the calendar view with a direct link). In the calendar view, choose Import calendar Choose From directory. Type in the name of the teacher/person whose calendar you want […]
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 […]