Accessibility Statement for Web, mobile and cloud technologies (TM352)

Mode of study

All of this module’s study materials are online. Online materials are composed of pages of text with images, video clips (some with transcripts), diagrams and multiple choice self-assessed formative quizzes, which are optional. Online materials also include a wide range of links to external resources, online forums and online tutorial rooms.

If you’re using printed materials as part of reasonable adjustments to support your studies, note that printed versions of online materials are unavailable for this module.

Tuition strategy

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

Practical work

Online practical work forms a required component of assessment. The module uses the OpenComputing Lab to provide a series of Virtual Computing Environments tailored to the module’s requirements and the OpenStack IaaS platform to provide experience using cloud infrastructure.

Diagrams and other visual content

The study materials contain a number of diagrams, graphs and photographs. Reading these is an important part of the study of this module and is assessed. Figure descriptions are provided for all figures.

Finding information

You will 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

The module materials and assessment require you to use specialist software. The vast majority of the software’s functionality is fully accessible, and where there are limitations, we’ll provide alternative instructions or software to ensure you can undertake all activities.