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Files
Problem
When users can’t find the right files or if they are mislabelled or unclear, the frustration builds.
Solution
File names are descriptive, so structure them in such a way that helps everyone identify your resources. This impacts learners in two ways. The first is files become easy to find among your learning materials. The second is it’s easy to locate the file in their downloads – long after they have downloaded that file.
This is why it’s important to have clear links to the content, the unit and the title of the file evident in the file naming convention you create. This is what makes them meaningful.
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Ways to make files more accessible
MinimumMake your files discoverable
Provide meaningful file names. File names should let you know what they contain when used outside of the context of the LMS or the email where they may have been downloaded from.
MeaningfulUse a naming convention
Use a logical file naming convention that stands up on its own. In the same way you want learners to understand headings and links your file names need to be self-evident. For example: [Unit code]-[week delivered]-[content and title]-[year produced] EEE742-Week-3-Accessibility-Guidelines-2022
CONSISTENTBe consistent across all of your resources
Be consistent in your use of file naming conventions across all resources.
If you are already doing the Everyday Accessibility Basics we offer you congratulations and challenge you to build upon this practice by visiting the following accessibility pages. We invite you to develop your digitally inclusive practice in ways that complement all the work you do.
• Inclusive practices guide – Asset Bank
• Teaching and Learning Support – Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Teaching and Learning Support – Teaching and learning
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