Accessible Moodle (implementation guide)
The implementation aid Moodle barrier-free serves as support for the Moodle barrier-free checklist. The order of the aspects and the structure according to categories are the same.
Under the heading "What is meant by this? " you will find a detailed description of the aspect to be ticked off. The section "Why is it important?" describes which barriers you are removing with the respective aspect and for which groups of people this is essential. Finally, under the heading "How can I implement/check this?" you will find detailed instructions on how to implement or check the respective aspect.
6. Graphic
6.5. Animations
No animated graphics are used.
What is meant by this?
Animated graphics in the form of GIF files should not be used in a Moodle course. Animated graphics or GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) are file formats for graphics that can play a sequence of images in a loop to create a short animation. The loop function means that GIFs are played repeatedly until the person viewing them closes them or scrolls further. Still images can also be converted to GIF format, but this reduces the quality considerably.
Why is it important?
The use of flickering animations should not be used in the design of accessible digital content. Playing in a loop can be very distracting and annoying. As a rule, animated content does not offer the option of pausing or stopping the animation. This makes it difficult for recipients with concentration difficulties, for example, to grasp the content. In addition, fast movements or flickering effects can trigger seizures in recipients with photosensitivity.
How can I implement/check it?
To explicitly avoid the use of GIFs in your Moodle course, you can manually check the content and ensure that no GIFs are present.