Publication: Accessibility evaluation of Moodle centred in visual impairements
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2011-05-06
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The use of new technologies has been increasing during last years in education. More specifically, the use of e-learning systems provides for students more freedom to learn through Internet when and where they prefer in each moment. However, e-learning tools are not perfect tools. Most of these e-learning tools present accessibility barriers, so not all students are able to use them completely in their studies. The goal of this paper is to evaluate if Moodle e-learning web tool is accessible for visually impaired people using assistive technologies like screen readers. The evaluation has been divided in two main objectives: first, to evaluate Moodle from a user perspective, simulating the interaction of a blind student with the system and using a screen reader; second, to evaluate Moodle from an accessibility expert perspective, analysing if Moodle is in accordance to ATAG and WCAG W3C guidelines.
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Proceedings of: 7th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WEBIST 2011), Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, May 6-9, 2011
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Accessibility Issues and Technology, Web Information Systems and Technologies, Web Interfaces and Applications, Visual impairment, Screen reader
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Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies, May 6-9, 2011, in Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands. Science and Technology Publications (Scitepress), 2011, pp. 221-228