The Growing Role of Technology in Educational Publishing
The information age has ushered in a wide range of changes to just about every industry, but few of them have seen the kind of strides found in educational publishing.
There Are Still Opportunities for Accessibility Innovation
Making websites accessible for everyone isn’t just a requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA.
New Year, New Author Goals
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] It’s a common practice for people to set goals they want to accomplish in the new year, and authors are no different. However, only 25% of people who set resolutions are still committed to them after a month, and a measly 8% actually accomplish their goals. You can make […]
Rising ADA Title III Litigation in 2019 Likely Part of a Longer Trend
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] 2019 was a big year for ADA Title III litigation, with more lawsuits filed to enforce its accommodation provisions by the end of November (10,206) than were filed in all of 2018 (10,163). The total number for the year is likely to be higher once data on all of […]
What Is Cognitive Load and How Can It Be Lightened
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Humans’ working memory functions much like that of a computer, holding instructions and information for processing. When our working memory is challenged by extraneous information, it is called cognitive load. Every person, whether or not they are working with disabilities, experiences a limit to the cognitive load they can […]
The Advantages of Making Audio and Video Media Accessible
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Accessibility is becoming more important, as there are around 2.2 billion people that are visually impaired. There are also about 466 million people who experience hearing loss around the world. It’s up to businesses, individuals and organizations to make sure that content is more accessible to people with disabilities. […]
The Top 3 Publishing Trends of 2020
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] As 2019 draws to a close, publishers are looking at current trends to determine the best approach to distributing content. When it comes to reaching the widest audience possible, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. From targeting specific users to creating must-hear audio content, technology enabled publishing […]
The Increasing Popularity of Digital-First Educational Resources
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The education publishing industry is in the middle of a digital revolution because of the ways technology has changed how people learn. More than 94% of school-age children have a computer at home, and that number goes even higher when accounting for college-age students. With computers, tablets and smartphones […]
Using Data for Self-Publishing Productivity
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] You may have often heard the phrase “time is money”. That is particularly true for writers. If you are on a roll, that’s great. However, sometimes getting good-quality content is more of a chore. So how do you get to a more productive state more often? The answer is […]
Making the Future Accessible – Top Digital Accessibility Trends in 2020
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Each year brings new developments in technology and new challenges for accessibility. That means that more must be done to be inclusive so that everyone can benefit equally from the advances that make our lives more efficient, more fun and more interesting. The digital advancements that are coming in […]