Accessibility and Mobile Learning Standardization

Abstract

Every Web user should have access to the information and experiences available online. Accessibility means that people with disabilities can navigate and interact with the Web. We address accessibility for mobile learning and its implications as far as learning technology (LT) standards is concerned. We consider accessibility not only as the needs and preferences of those users with a disability, but also as the needs and preferences of all users, regardless of the situation or circumstances. This paper reviews the main LT specifications and standards in relation with their suitability for mobile learning. In addition, a new contribution to this LT standardization process is proposed: the inclusion of a device profile in some of these specifications.