Create course documents with alternative formats / Ally (for Canvas students)

Problem

• Where can I find a guide to the Ally format tool?
• How can I create Canvas course documents with alternative formats?

Scope

• Ally is a tool that allows students to create alternative formats for course documents in Canvas

Resolution

• Ally creates alternative formats for content items in Canvas. Download the alternative formats anywhere you see Ally's alternative formats download icon. You can download as many formats as you want

1. Sign in to your course and navigate to a document
2. Look for the ADownload Alternative Formats icon at the end of the document name and download a format that suits your learning needs

Alternative formats currently available

• HTML (For viewing in the browser and on mobile devices)
• ePub (For reading as an e-book on an iPad and other e-book readers
• Electronic Braille (BRF version for consumption on electronic braille displays)
• Audio (MP3 version for listening)
• BeeLIne Reader (Enhanced version for easier and faster on-screen reading)
• Immersive Reader (Aid reading comprehension and grammar skills. Internet required)

Additional information for students

• Ally for LMS: Help for Students
• Alternative Formats
• Ally FAQs

Notes

• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse the Canvas Student Guide
  • Browse the Canvas Mobile Guide

User

• Canvas Student

System

• 902339: Ally
• 10185: Canvas