Using Sign-Up Lists with JAWS
Sign-Up Lists
A sign-up list can be added to a subject to provide students with a means of signing up online for group work, tutorials, essay titles, projects, etc. Subject coordinators may specify how many students can sign up for a list, and if students can see who else has signed up. An optional reserve waiting list can also be created, and students on the reserve list will be automatically notified by email if a place becomes available on their preferred list.
1.1. Navigating to the sign-up list
If you are new to the LMS, the most effective method for familiarising yourself with the layout of any subject page is to arrow through it. The methods below provide shortcuts for people familiar with their LMS subject pages.
Once you are inside your LMS subject:
- INSERT+F7 (this brings up a list of links on that page)
- Arrow down until you reach the link to the page that contains the sign-up list
- ENTER to activate this link
You are now somewhere in the area of your subject where the sign-up list is located. Exactly where you are varies depends on the page. You need to position yourself at the top of this area to navigate successfully to the sign-up list.
- Press the letter H key. JAWS will read the name of the page followed by 'Level Heading 1 link'
You are now situated at the section of the LMS subject page where the sign-up list (and maybe other items) will appear.
- Arrow down through this part of the page viewing what is located within this sign-up list
- Within LMS content pages each sign-up list item has:
- Heading
- Graphic
- Title e.g., Team Project 1
- Sign up link
- Description
- Sign-up availability date
- Percentage of places filled
Note: JAWS will read 'Content frame frame end' when you have reached the end.
1.2. Navigating through a subject sign-up list
- Arrow through the items on option
- ENTER on the 'Sign up link' you want to view.
- CONTROL+HOME to go to the top of the page
- Press the letter H key to read the first heading
- The title of the sign-up list
- Arrow down to familiarise yourself with the page
Information on the page may include:
- Instructions for signing up to the activity/group
- Number of places vacant
- Quota allowed for the main and reserve lists
- Sign-up availability date from ... until ...
- Percentage of places filled
- Description of reserve list option (if offered for this activity or group)
- 'Sign up now' link option
- Member list
- Reserve list information
- OK option
- Arrow down to the OK option to exit the sign-up list
- ENTER to activate this option
You will return to the previous page consisting of the sign-up list options
1.3. How to sign up to a list
If the list is not full you can sign up to this activity or group.
Follow the steps below:
- ENTER to activate the 'Sign up link' you want to sign up to.
- INSERT+F7 (this brings up a list of links on that page)
- Arrow down until you reach the 'Sign up now!' option
- ENTER to activate this link
A message informing you that you have signed up will appear. JAWS will read 'you have been successfully added to the list'.
- ENTER on the OK option
You will return to the previous page.
- Arrow through the member list. You will see your name has been added to the group.
Note: You may not be able to see names on some member lists as they are hidden to protect the member's anonymity.
1.4. Withdrawing from a list
You have the option to withdraw from an activity / group list if you want.
Make sure you have the subject list you want to withdraw from open
- Insert +F7 (this brings up a list of links on that page)
- Arrow down to the withdraw option
- ENTER to activate this option
JAWS will automatically read the message 'Internet Explorer: OK Button Cancel Button. Are you sure you want to withdraw from this list? Someone else will be given this place. This action can not be undone'.
Note: to reread the message
- Insert + the letter B key
The only text JAWS reads off the screen is the 'Cancel' button and the 'OK' button.
- 'Cancel' will cancel the action and return you to the member list
- OK will withdraw you from the activity/group list
- Arrow to the option you want
- ENTER to activate this option
If you entered on OK, a message appears informing you that you have successfully been removed from the list.
- ENTER on the OK option to return to the subject sign-up list
1.5. Reserve lists
Some subjects offer a reserve waiting list. If the main list is already full students can sign up to the reserve list. Students on the reserve list will be automatically notified by email if a place becomes available on their preferred list. Check the activity/group sign-up list to see if this option is offered in the subject.
For students experiencing disability, some aspects of the LMS may present access difficulties. If you need any assistance or advice about using the LMS, or would like to book a consultation about your LMS subject please contact the Disability Liaison Unit at dlu-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au