Keeping an Eye on the Screen: Application Accessibility for Learning Objects for Blind and Limited Vision Students

Abstract

A new profile emerges with the Web 2.0. It has evolved from users as mere information receivers to users as creators and content developers. In this new profile users may generate and produce material to later share it with classmates and teachers through the Internet. Nowadays, one of the main challenges teachers face is how to follow students through the digital world and beyond, while making use of these digital resources in order to make classes approachable so that students feel motivated to learn. Therefore we understand that teachers can interact with students by developing richer digital educational material that is able to accommodate all students, including those with special educational requirements. This paper's main goal is to analyze Learning Objects with a focus on accessibility issues and to recommend applications for the construction of accessible Learning Objects for individuals with special educational requirements. Keywords: Inclusive Education, Learning Objects, Accessibility, Visual Impairment, Assistive Technology.