Kortext has achieved a 100% gold ASPIREscore for the quality of information provided in its accessibility statement, becoming the first major eBook and inclusive learning platform supplier to UK higher education to secure the award in 2023. Ongoing commitment to inclusive learning ASPIRE provides an external verification system and ranking for learning platforms and publishers
A reflection on making research accessible outside of academia This blog on accessible research was kindly contributed to the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) by Philip Carpenter, Pro-Chancellor at the University of York and an Advisory Board Director of Kortext, and originally published on the HEPI blog. Philip offers some reflections on the recent HEPI and
Recognising each student’s entitlement to a learning experience that is fair in respect of diversity, participation, and the removal of barriers in higher education contributes to an inclusive learning experience. So, are your courses inclusive? What does it mean to be inclusive in higher education? To be honest, the word inclusive can mean many things
With just weeks to go until 610,000 university applicants find out whether they’ve secured their place at uni, we’re voyaging further into our exploration of how instant and equitable access to eTextbooks can benefit students and their institutions. Whilst we all know that equitable access is beneficial, to some it is still seen as a
Educational Technology, EdTech for short, is an industry that is incredible in every sense of the word, working to blend technology and academia together to enhance learning and educate the next generation of difference makers. Although EdTech isn’t entirely new, the progress and trajectory has been greatly expedited due to the pandemic; just for insight,
Today, Thursday 20th May, marks the 10th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day, GAAD for short. The goal of GAAD is to encourage everyone to think, talk and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion. What is Digital Accessibility? The web can be a daunting place for anyone, but every user deserves a first-rate digital experience. Someone with a disability must
