Using Moodle

Generating Alternative Formats for Accessibility (Using Panorama)

In this tutorial, you will learn how to download files and course material in a different format to enhance your learning experience. Different options for download are available for different types of files. Should you encounter a file or course content that is not accessible to you with no appropriate option for download, contact Student Accessibility at accessibility@southwesterncc.edu or 828-339-4398.

Available file types may include: 

• Source File: Download the document in its original format. 
• PDF: Convert the document to a PDF format.
• Text File: Convert the document into a pure text format without any formatting styles.
• Immersive Reader: Allows for customizations to text preferences, grammar options, and reading preferences while following along with the audio playback. 
• Gradient Reader: Enhances visual word recognition when reading by providing a guiding color gradient. 
• EPUB: Convert the document into an eBook format, suitable for eBook reader applications.
• Braille: Convert the document into a Braille Grade 2 format (a Braille reader is required).
• Audio Podcast: Convert the document to an MP3 format.
• Enhanced HTML: HTML documents can be displayed in a dedicated tab, allowing you to customize the document's appearance using the Website Accessibility tool.
• OCR: Convert images with text into machine-encoded text that can be searched and read by screen readers.
• Math Formats: Convert documents containing math equations into LaTeX, Math Text (i.e., numbers and symbols to words), MP3 files, or MathML.
• Language Translation: Automatically translate a document to over 100 languages, which can be downloaded.
   

Tutorial Steps

Step 1	Locate the file or content you'd like to access in a different format. Click on the icon next to the file.
Step 2	In the pop-up window, determine which file type you'd like to download.
Step 3	Once you click your choice of format, Panorama will process your request.
Step 4	After a moment, the screen will update to give you options. Choose Download.

Questions? Please submit a Help Ticket to SCC E-Learning (under "Select Type of Help," choose "Moodle Assistance")