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Assistive Technology and Distance Learning

Year: 2013

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: For those with disabilities, distance-learning courses can provide access to a world that was once inaccessible. Online learning becomes a possibility and for many a gateway to contributing to the world around them. However, there are many points to consider when ensuring accessibility in distance-learning courses. By exploring the current research and trends, this chapter reviews learning management systems, learner interaction styles and tools, and methods to design accessible course materials. It provides the educator with not only a working vocabulary but also with strategies and implementation methods for ensuring accessible content in online learning.

Source: Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5015-2.ch016

Authors: Kathleen Bastedo, Jessica Vargas

Institutions: University of Central Florida, Rollins College

Language: English

Topic: Digital Accessibility for Disabilities

Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2501022693

FWCI: 1.019

Cites: 17

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10