April Akins

Assistant Blackboard Administrator & Ally Administrator

April Akins is the Ally & assistant Blackboard administrator at Greenville Technical College, where she manages and supports the daily operation of Blackboard LMS, Ally, and other instructional technologies. She works closely with faculty and staff to ensure these tools function smoothly, improve accessibility, and support a reliable, student‑ready digital learning environment. April is known for her practical, hands‑on approach to troubleshooting and her commitment to making digital learning easier for everyone.

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Photo of a woman with a cochlear implant using the accessibility features in Blackboard Ally & Blackboard LMS

How should we rethink accessibility, AI, and human judgment in EdTech?

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