Universities worldwide are gearing up for the annual Fix Your Content Day, a 24-hour global competition that encourages institutions to enhance the accessibility of their digital learning materials. Organised by educational technology firm Anthology, the fifth edition of the event is set to take place on Thursday, 3 October.
The event, which promotes the inclusive design of online educational resources, urges educators to ensure that digital course content is accessible to all students, particularly those with disabilities. Fix Your Content Day uses Anthology’s Ally tool to assist institutions in identifying and addressing barriers in digital materials. The aim is to create a more inclusive environment by making adjustments that cater to the diverse needs of students.
Lasting Impact on Accessibility
Dr Amy Lomellini, Product Accessibility Lead at Anthology, emphasised the broader significance of the initiative:
“Digital accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. When educators come together, even for just one day, to help make content more accessible to all, they create a lasting impact that empowers every student to succeed.”
Anthology Ally, the software driving the event, works on any Learning Management System (LMS) and can also be used on public-facing websites. The tool dynamically improves digital content, ensuring that it meets accessibility standards such as those set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). By participating in Fix Your Content Day, universities will be helping to make their learning materials more inclusive for students who rely on accessible formats like screen readers or closed captions.
How the Event Works
Participants in the competition, which include university instructors and staff, will be racing against the clock to fix as many digital course files as possible within a 24-hour window. Each institution’s efforts will be monitored through the Ally tool, which tracks accessibility improvements. The event not only fosters a sense of camaraderie among educators but also highlights the importance of making digital education more inclusive.
Educational institutions already using Anthology Ally are invited to join this year’s challenge, with many aiming to make significant strides in content accessibility. The competition serves as a rallying point for universities to reflect on the importance of digital inclusion and take actionable steps towards ensuring that students of all abilities have equal access to learning resources.
Participation and Registration
Universities keen to take part in Fix Your Content Day can register at Anthology’s official website. Instructors and staff are encouraged to collaborate and work together to fix digital course materials, with the collective goal of creating a more accessible learning experience for all students.
The event has garnered international interest, with past years seeing widespread participation from higher education institutions across Europe, North America, and beyond. As digital education continues to evolve, initiatives like this remain critical in promoting accessibility and inclusivity in the online learning space.
For more information and to sign up, visit anthology.com/fix-your-content-day.
