Review of Moodle
Moodle
Reviewed 15 Jul 2014
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Average score 86%
Summary
Those using screen readers and keyboard/switch access may have some issues with the complexity of certain aspects of the learning management system and the sheer volume of text and images that can be accessed if several people are adding content. There are <a href="https://docs.moodle.org/dev/Accessibility"> guidance documents on the Moodle accessibility site</a>.
Detailed Results
| # | Test | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Login, Signup and Other Forms Accessible | 67% | Keyboard access/tabbing works logically. A numeric CAPTCHA is used when wishing to set up a Moodle account - there is an audio Mp3 download as an alternative. Clear labels are presented and associated with corresponding input fields (WAVE). |
| 2 | Image ALT Attributes | 100% | Icons are mainly decorative so do not require alt text and the links next to them are self explanatory. When adding images to courses it is possible to insert a description that acts as the alt tag. |
| 3 | Link Target Definitions | 33% | There are some duplicated and not self-explanatory links, such as "Read more". (WebbIE) These become very repetitive on long pages but as the site is database driven this often occurs and the user needs to read the text just before the link rather than j |
| 4 | Frame Titles and Layout | 67% | Most frames are not titled and might affect the layout. Firefox - AE tool, IE - WAT. |
| 5 | Removal of Stylesheet | 100% | The content and navigational elements are accessible and structured when the stylesheet is removed. (WAVE). |
| 6 | Audio/Video Features | 100% | Caption/title can be added to the video/audio, as well as the transcript through comments section. Alternatively, videos can be linked through YouTube. |
| 7 | Video/animations - audio descriptions | 33% | Audio descriptions have to be added at source or by using the <a href="http://youdescribe.ski.org/rel/">YouDescribe</a> facility available for YouTube videos. |
| 8 | Appropriate use of Tables | 100% | Page layout does not use tables and/or headered tables are used to present data. |
| 9 | Tab Orderings Correct and Logical | 100% | Generally good tab order with "skip to content" links. |
| 10 | Page Functionality with Keyboard | 100% | The website is fully operable via keyboard. Alternatives to mouse use possible. |
| 11 | Accessibility of Text Editors | 100% | An accessible rich text editor is used with a variety of <a href="http://docs.moodle.org/27/en/Text_editor_FAQ#Are_there_any_keyboard_shortcuts.3F">keyboard short cuts for the Edit toolbar</a>. |
| 12 | Appropriate Feedback with Forms | 100% | Clear, appropriate feedback is provided next to the form controls. No time constraints. |
| 13 | Contrast and Colour Check | 100% | Site contrast is acceptable. |
| 14 | Page Integrity when Zooming | 100% | Readability unaffected when zooming and the layout is responsive to changes. |
| 15 | Text size, style, blinking elements and Readability | 100% | Text is generally around 10pt, sans serif font. There is no flashing or blinking content. |