Ally in Practice is a global enablement series led by Blackboard Ally’s Product Engagement Manager, designed to help you get the most out of Ally—right where you are. Each one-hour session is intended for a specific audience—either instructors and faculty or administrators—and focuses on the topics most relevant to their role. Through a combination of practical guidance, strategic recommendations, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to create more accessible content, leverage Ally insights and reports, identify opportunities for improvement, and advance accessibility goals across their institution. From understanding your Ally usage report to uncovering quick wins for instructors, each session helps participants understand how Ally supports accessibility, identify opportunities for improvement, and determine where to begin making an impact. To support participants across different regions, each session will be offered twice and recorded for on-demand viewing in the Blackboard Community.

Session #1

Ally in Practice: Prioritizing Accessibility Improvements for Instructors

Designed specifically for instructors and faculty, this session explores how Ally can serve as your guide on the side, helping you identify, understand, and prioritize opportunities to improve course content accessibility. Learn how to use Ally's feedback and indicators to focus on the changes that can have the greatest impact on learners, without feeling overwhelmed by where to start. Through practical examples and actionable recommendations, you'll discover how Ally can help you build momentum with quick wins, make informed decisions about your content, and establish a strong foundation for ongoing accessibility improvements.

Date: Wednesday, September 16^th

Time: 10:00-11:00am EST (Option 1)

2:00-3:00 pm EST (Option 2)