Hotspots for accessibility (vector moment questions)

Updated 30 Aug 2024

Adding hotspots for elements on the workspace makes these accessible to students using a keyboard and/or a screen reader when answering vector moment questions.

Hotspots apply to ALL answer strings, not just the string being edited.
You may need to select Edit Answer to make the hotspots option available for editing.
When you finish making your hotspots edits, choose Save (top right) from the settings box.

To add hotspots in a vector moment question:

You can add hotspots regardless of whether the State is initial or final. Hotspots apply to both states, although they don’t visually display.

Create a question using the vector moment answer type.
Choose hotspots from the settings box. (You may need to select Edit Answer first.)
Select Add hotspot +.
By default, the provided x,y coordinates are set to the origin (x:0, y:0).
Drag to reposition the hotspot on the diagram. You can also change the x, y values to set a location for your hotspot.
Add a hotspot description that will be read by a screen reader to identify the object or element on the workspace.
Continue to add hotspots with descriptions for all areas on the workspace that a student would need to be aware of in order to answer the question.
Tip: The description should be written similar to Alt tags that are added to images for students with low or no vision.
When you finish, choose Save (top right) from the settings box.
To test the hotspots in the student view of the question, use a screen reader.
Don't have a screen reader on your computer? Search online to find a free one.