Accessible Moodle (implementation guide)

Text fields contain a heading that summarizes the content of the text field.

What is meant by this?

Text or media fields are activities that are not integrated as a new page in Moodle, but appear directly on the main page. These text fields do not have an extra field in which the heading is entered. Nevertheless, it is helpful to mark text fields with a heading. Because screen reader users navigate using headings, they can also navigate to text fields in this way and thus capture content in a more targeted manner.

Why is it important?

Adding headings to text fields in Moodle may not be obvious at first glance, but it can make navigation and understanding much easier for students. Clear and unambiguous naming is also crucial here to ensure that the course content is well structured and understandable.

How can I implement/check it?

Here are some steps and recommendations:

1. If you use text fields in Moodle, you should introduce the content with a clear and meaningful heading. This makes it easier for students to understand the content and recognize what the text field is about.
2. Moodle offers formatting options that you can use to create headings in text fields. For example, you can change the text size or the text color to highlight the heading.
3. If possible, use semantic markup elements such as heading tags (e.g., <h2> for a main heading or <h3> for a subcategory). This ensures that the heading is recognized by screen readers and other assistive technologies and enables better navigation for students with disabilities.
4. Use the preview function in Moodle to ensure that the headings and text in the text fields are displayed as expected.