TIC evaluation tool

Section Accessible Information - Self-review

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Question index

This section looks at the level and standards of information students can expect. All information provided by TCD must follow the College Accessible Information Policy. Furthermore, in order to enhance inclusion, all information should be clear, accurate, jargon free, and timely. In an inclusive environment, students know what is expected of them, what they can expect from the institution, and where to go for further information.

Click here to see the video explaining Accessible Information (56s)

For more detailed instructions on how to adhere to the Accessible Information Policy see: TIC Accessible Information.

Question	Answer	Notes
Question 1 Do all information resources (both electronic and hard format) follow Accessible Information Guidelines? Would you like more information? Click here to see the video explanation of Accessible Information Guidelines (1m 50s)	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 2 Do all information resources (both electronic and hard format) follow Accessible Information Guidelines? Would you like more information? Click here to see the video explanation of Accessible Information Guidelines (1m 50s)	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further? Use this box for any notes you would like to add. You may wish to use this box to: leave notes for collaborators, seek feedback from collaborators, leave yourself notes on proposed actions following reflection, add details where 'yes', 'no' or 'not sure' are insufficient
Question 3 Are information resources available in alternative formats on request? Would you like more information? Click here to see the video explaining alternative formats (1m 54s). Answering YES would indicate: You have a strapline on documents telling readers who to e-mail to request a copy in alternative format. You forward on copies when requested.	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 4 Do you respond to student queries in a timely and clear manner?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 5 Do you use one consistent method to circulate electronic materials to students (e.g. WebCT, shared network space, e-mail)?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 6 Do students receive all major assessment deadlines at the beginning of the academic year? Select N/A if there is no continuous assessment. Answering YES would indicate: Dates for all work intensive assignments, and all assignments which go towards the overall grade, are circulated at the beginning of the academic year.	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 7 Do all students receive annotated reading lists before the beginning of teaching? Choose N/A if your teaching does not involve student reading (e.g. some practical modules).	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 8 Do you send your recommended readings to the library prior to the commencement of classes? Choose N/A if your teaching does not involve student reading (e.g. some practical modules). Answering YES would indicate: You send the library your recommended readings before the commencement of classes so that the library has time to purchase new resources, organise alternative formatting where necessary, and put relevant titles on counter reserve.	No Yes Not sure Not applicable Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 9 Do students receive lecture handouts / resources in advance of lectures?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?
Question 10 Are lecture handouts available online?	No Yes Not sure Answer later	Suggestion: Would you like to comment further / add any notes?