Accessible eLearning - eLearning for Accessibility/AT

EA Draffan, Peter Heumader

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Abstract

The special thematic session on eLearning for accessibility and assistive technologies is made up of a wide range of papers that illustrate a variety of approaches to teaching and learning that comes under the title ‘eLearning’ such as gamification, use of apps, online presentation tools and MOOCS. Successful inclusion of those with disabilities as well as those who wish to enhance their knowledge can be achieved by ensuring ease of access to the platform of choice, the type of content available, whilst enhancing user motivation and appreciation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComputers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2018 Proceedings
Editors K. Miesenberger, G. Kouroupetroglou
PublisherSpringer
Pages133
Number of pages5
VolumeLNCS
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-94276-6
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2018

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)

Fields of science

  • 102 Computer Sciences
  • 102013 Human-computer interaction
  • 102014 Information design
  • 102015 Information systems
  • 102021 Pervasive computing
  • 102022 Software development
  • 102024 Usability research
  • 102026 Virtual reality
  • 102027 Web engineering
  • 502007 E-commerce
  • 506002 E-government
  • 509002 Disability studies
  • 602013 Sign language research
  • 202004 Brain-computer interface
  • 211902 Assistive technologies
  • 503008 E-learning
  • 302027 Hearing, voice and language disorders

JKU Focus areas

  • Computation in Informatics and Mathematics
  • Social Systems, Markets and Welfare States
  • Engineering and Natural Sciences (in general)

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