Accessibility Statement for Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1 (TM257)
Mode of study
All of this module’s study materials are online using both the OU VLE and Cisco Networking Academy website (NetAcad). Online materials are composed of pages of text with images; audio/video clips of 3–10 minutes (all with transcripts/subtitles); diagrams; interactive media; animations; and multiple-choice self-assessed quizzes. Online materials also include links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.
Tuition strategy
This module has at least three essential online tutorials.
Working with others
You’ll work with other students, and we assess this. This collaborative work includes looking at and commenting on others’ work, reflecting on others’ comments on your work, and/or working with fellow learners on a project/task at the day school.
Practical work
If you attend the in-person day school, you’ll encounter various physical experiences, which you must consider based on your physical needs. You’ll cable networking equipment, move devices, work on terminal emulators and configure live routers and network switches. The module team will accommodate anyone with additional requirements at each day school venue based on need and prior advance notification.
If you participate in the alternative day school, you’ll access NetLabVE – a remote lab experience using physical networking equipment via a remote connection. Screen readers should work for most students in this context.
You’ll also have access to the Packet Tracer Network Simulator for practical in-module activities and assignment/assessment work. This simulator has various accessibility features you can tailor to your needs. The module team will also support any specific additional requirements.
Diagrams and other visual content
The study materials contain a significant number of diagrams. Producing your own version of one of these of these is an important part of the module assessment. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures by Cisco as part of their content – there is a ‘switch’ to access these within the online content context menu.
Finding information
You will be required to search for, and make use of, third-party material online, and we assess this. We can provide alternatives for required/assessed research material to enable you to meet the learning outcomes of the module.
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. There are also self-assessed online Cisco exams.
Feedback
You’ll 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
We structure all University modules to a set timetable and you’ll need time-management skills to keep your studies on track. We’ll support you in developing these skills.
Specialist software
The module materials and assessment ask you to use the following specialist software: Packet Tracer network simulator, and may not be fully accessible as a result. The curriculum has been adapted to enable students to complete the content; however, the type of screen reader that works with the content and the network simulator is very specific and requires pre-configuration.
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