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Accessible web content: what is the best format for sharing documents?

– 18.9.2019

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 […]

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How to see another person’s calendar in 365 (e.g. your teacher’s calendar)

– 18.9.2019

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 […]

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Accessible web content: Good contrast improves the legibility of text and graphs

– 17.9.2019

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 […]

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Accessible web content: Easy readability for better understanding

– 17.9.2019

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 […]

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Outlook: How to disable desktop notifications

– 20.8.2019

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: […]

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Accessible web content: use clear standard language

– 17.5.2019

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 […]

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Kahoot! quizzes

– 7.5.2018

Kahoot! is a quiz app. Teachers can use text, pictures and videos to create quizzes for their students. Stundents answer using the Kahoot! app on their mobile devices. Tutorials in English: https://kahoot.com/help/#Starter-kit-video-tutorials

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Google Chrome: Change the language

– 2.5.2018

Is your browser in the wrong language, or you wish to change to to another language you prefer instead? This guide will show you how to change the language in Google Chrome (also works on other Chromium based browsers, e.g. Microsoft Edge or Brave) Changing the language on Chrome Click on the three dots in […]

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Mapping your network drive (for students)

– 30.6.2017

N.B.! While the network drives are still in use, the IT services recommend the cloud services.  The cloud services available to you are the Microsoft Office 365 cloud service  (incl. e. g.  e-mail and calendar, OneDrive and SharePoint) and the Google Workspace for Education (incl. e. g. Google Drive, Youtube). How to map a network drive in […]

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Mapping your network drive (for staff)

– 30.6.2017

N.B.! While the network drives are still in use, the IT services recommend the cloud services. The cloud services available to you are the Microsoft Office 365 cloud service (incl. e.g. email and calendar, OneDrive and Sharepoint) and the Google Workspace for Education (incl. e.g. Google Drive, Youtube). Connecting your network drive on your computer […]

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