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Accessibility Statement for Technologies in practice (TM129)

Mode of study

All of this module’s study materials are online. Online materials comprise text, images, animations, interactive media and short audio/video clips. Online forums and online rooms are provided. You will also carry out a significant amount of computer-based practical work, particularly using simulator software.

Tuition strategy

This module has online tutorials. Although not compulsory, tutorials will help you consolidate your learning.

Practical work

Computer-based practical work is a key component of this module and will be assessed. Advice and alternative assessment tasks have been prepared to enable students with visual or other impairments to successfully study the module.

Diagrams and other visual content

The study materials contain diagrams and photographs. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures. Transcripts or subtitles are provided for all audio/video.

Finding information

You may be required to search for, and make use of, third party material online and this is assessed.

Assessment

This module has tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and an end-of-module assessment (EMA) that you must submit via the online TMA/EMA service.

Feedback

You will receive feedback from your tutor on your submitted Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs). This will help you to reflect on your TMA performance. You should refer to it to help you prepare for your next assignment.

Schedule

All University modules are structured according to a set timetable and you will need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. You will be supported in developing these skills.

Specialist software

This module uses specialist software that must be installed on a laptop or desktop computer. The majority of this software can be used with standard accessibility tools.

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