The tools in this FAQ are for using MyBeckett on your personal devices. They are for everybody and aim to make learning accessible for all, including students with accessibility needs. They may be particularly useful if you do not have access to software and equipment funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). Your devices have inbuilt accessibility tools and MyBeckett is built with accessibility in mind. It is powered by Blackboard Learn and is responsive i.e. resizes to fit on different device screen size. It also offers tools for converting files into different formats:

Ally File Transformer

Transform your files into formats that work for you, via File Transformer located under Assist on the Main menu of MyBeckett (until September 2025). It will transform these file types PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, HTML.

Please see this FAQ: How do I use the Ally Transformer to convert files to alternative formats? for more information.

Alternative Formats via Modules and Communities

Within your modules and communities there is a tool that allows you to download content in different formats (this tool is powered by Ally).

Next to each content item there is the option called Alternative Downloads. The icon is a capital letter A and a down arrow.

Click this icon to choose your preferred format for the content. Note: The formats generated depend on the original content type.

Please see the FAQ: What are 'Alternative Formats' in MyBeckett for more information.

What formats are available and which should I use?

Please see FAQ: Which file formats are available in Anthology Ally?

Tips

• We usually recommend using Google Chrome browser to access MyBeckett, However to access all the accessibility features including Immersive Reader, we recommend using Microsoft Edge Browser which you can download for free, including on non-Window devices.