How can HCl factors improve accessibility of m-Learning for persons with special needs?

Abstract

Mobile learning, or m-learning, respectively, can be stated as an upgrade of e-learning, valuable for mobile users using new mobile technology and telecommunication systems. The article presents the influence of mlearning system intended for supporting a remote engineering application. Here, we examined the usability of the application designed for people with special needs taking into account the main human-computer interaction factors. User interface for mobile systems served as a platform for examining the functionalities of a micro-controlled system. Two usability testing methods, involving some persons with special needs, were conducted in order to examine the usability of the system. The results gained are valuable for designing improved, future-oriented mlearning applications. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007.