Content warning standards
Our new content warning standards focus on enhancing the safety and well-being of all learners and authors of e-learning content within our iLearn platform. We implemented these standards as we strongly believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for everyone.
What are content warnings?⚓
Content warnings are brief notifications that alert learners to potentially sensitive or triggering material before they encounter it. These warnings serve as a proactive measure to allow learners and authors to make informed decisions about engaging with such material based on their individual comfort levels and personal experiences.
Note :
Content warnings have to be included throughout the entire production phase.
Why are content warnings essential?⚓
Empathy and respect: We recognize that learners come from diverse backgrounds, each with unique sensitivities and experiences. Content warnings show empathy and respect for different perspectives within our community.
Mental well-being: Providing content warnings enables learners to get emotionally prepared before engaging with challenging topics and thus it reduces any risk of unexpected distress.
Accessibility and inclusion: Content warnings promote accessibility by allowing learners to navigate content in a way that aligns with their emotional needs, making sure everyone can benefit from our e-learning platform.
How do content warnings work?⚓
When authors create content that may contain potentially distressing material (images, videos, sounds, etc.), they will be prompted to include a content warning. Learners will see these warnings displayed right before accessing the material, giving them the opportunity to proceed or skip it. Furthermore, learners can provide feedback on how useful they find content warnings, helping us to continually improve the system.
Advice : Content warning can be placed in the introduction of an e-learning course or at the beginning of a module that contains possible distressing content.⚓
See below an example of a content warning within the introduction of the e-learning courses that contain potentially distressing material.
Example :
Content warning: The following e-learning course contains graphic images and descriptions related to [content description]. Viewer discretion is advised.