What is YuJa Panorama and how does it enhance accessibility?
YuJa Panorama is a digital accessibility tool designed to help faculty create more inclusive and accessible course materials within D2L. It analyzes documents, provides accessibility scores, and offers suggestions to improve content for students with diverse needs. With features like alternative formats for documents, real-time accessibility checks, and caption management, YuJa Panorama supports faculty in enhancing accessibility and improving the learning experience for all students.
How do I access YuJa Panorama within D2L?
You can access YuJa Panorama directly within your D2L courses. YuJa Panorama tools are embedded within the LMS, allowing you to easily view accessibility scores, convert documents to alternative formats, and make accessibility improvements without leaving D2L. Look for the YuJa Panorama icon or accessibility indicators in your course materials for easy access to these tools.
What are accessibility scores and what do they mean?
Accessibility scores in YuJa Panorama provide a quick assessment of how accessible a document or piece of content is, based on various criteria. The score ranges from minor to severe, indicating the severity of accessibility issues. Higher scores mean the content meets more accessibility standards, while lower scores suggest areas that may need improvement. This scoring helps prioritize which content to address first to make it more accessible to students.
Note: Students DO NOT see accessibility scores, icons, or reports in D2L; only those in the Faculty or Leader roles have access to that information. These scores and rubrics are for informative purposes, so you know the degree of access students have for files in your course.
Why are accessibility scores different for similar documents?
Even similar documents can receive different accessibility scores based on factors like structure, embedded images, headings, tables, and other content elements. For instance, one document may lack proper headings or alt text for images, while another may be fully formatted. YuJa Panorama assesses each document individually, so unique elements can impact scores even if the overall content seems similar.
What videos does YuJa Panorama scan for captions?
Panorama can verify the existence of captions in YouTube videos and videos directly uploaded into D2L's media library.
What are alternative formats? Do I need to enable them?
Panorama offers a range of features to ensure that all students in a D2L course have numerous ways to access digital files and course materials. This tool automatically generates alternative formats for course files to best adapt to student needs.
Whether it's audio versions of text documents, HTML versions, or other alternative format options for content access, YuJa Panorama gives the learner control to access their preferred format, including on-the-go access via mobile devices.
YuJa Panorama automatically generates these formats, so no additional setup is needed. Students can choose their preferred format directly from the D2L interface.
How do I see the current alt-text text?
To view the current alt-text for an image, simply hover over the image in D2L, or click the YuJa Panorama icon next to the image if available. This will display any existing alt-text, allowing you to check if it accurately describes the image content. If needed, you can also edit or add alt-text directly through D2L or YuJa Panorama’s accessibility panel.
Are there any file size limits?
Yes, YuJa Panorama does have file size limits, as larger files can be challenging to process. Typically, files should be under 50MB for best performance. If your file exceeds this limit, try compressing it or splitting it into smaller sections before uploading to ensure it can be fully scanned and scored for accessibility.
Why is my file not being scanned? What should I do if I see the "unprocessed" icon?
The “unprocessed” icon means YuJa Panorama hasn’t completed its accessibility scan on the file yet. This may happen if the file was just uploaded, is too large, is in the queue for processing or is experiencing technical issues with the platform. Ensure the file is in a supported format (like PDF, Word, or PowerPoint) and under the maximum file size. If it still isn’t scanning, contact the Center for Teaching and Learning for assistance.
Do I need to install a browser extension to use YuJa Panorama?
No browser extension is required to use Panorama. While there is one available, you're not required to use it. Installing the browser extension may result in unexpected behavior.
How does Panorama work with D2L quiz and discussion content?
Quizzes: Only content in the description is scanned for accessibility. Alternative formats are provided only for the description, not quiz questions.
Discussions: In order for discussions to be scanned, there must be content in the discussion description/directions area.
How do I get more help with YuJa Panorama?
For technical support, please email edtech@sru.edu or call the Center for Teaching and Learning at (724)-738-4220.
For accessibility guidance, please contact the Office of Disability Services at disabilityservices@sru.edu or call (724)-738-4877.