Improving Accessibility in Virtual Learning Environments and Educational Resources: A Practical Case and Future Challenges

Yandson Costa, Yandson Costa, Rayanne Silveira, Ana F. Oliveira, Luis Rivero, Luis Rivero, Luis Rivero, Alana Oliveira, Alana Oliveira, Mário Teixeira, Mário Teixeira, Mário Teixeira, Davi Viana, Davi Viana, Davi Viana

2022

Abstract

A system is considered accessible if it allows different users to access its features, even if these users have physical, visual, auditory or any other type of disabilities. Accessibility has become crucial in Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) since these deliver the educational contents as online activities and electronic courses. Despite such importance, one of the most consistent problems with modern learning management systems is their failure to comply with standards for accessibility. Also, those that manage to meet accessibility criteria still receive negative reviews from disabled users. As a result, accessibility issues act as a barrier in the growth of VLEs. In this paper, we intend to reduce this barrier by providing a practical example of how educational institutions can improve their VLEs and their educational resources. We proposed and applied a process for identifying accessibility requirements and implemented these requirements, testing the redesigned VLEs and educational resources with end users. Obtained results are discussed to provide insights on how software engineering teams can improve the accessibility of VLEs and educational resources.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Costa Y., Silveira R., Oliveira A., Rivero L., Oliveira A., Teixeira M. and Viana D. (2022). Improving Accessibility in Virtual Learning Environments and Educational Resources: A Practical Case and Future Challenges. In Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-562-3, pages 421-426. DOI: 10.5220/0011092400003182

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu22,
author={Yandson Costa and Rayanne Silveira and Ana F. Oliveira and Luis Rivero and Alana Oliveira and Mário Teixeira and Davi Viana},
title={Improving Accessibility in Virtual Learning Environments and Educational Resources: A Practical Case and Future Challenges},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2022},
pages={421-426},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011092400003182},
isbn={978-989-758-562-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - Improving Accessibility in Virtual Learning Environments and Educational Resources: A Practical Case and Future Challenges
SN - 978-989-758-562-3
AU - Costa Y.
AU - Silveira R.
AU - Oliveira A.
AU - Rivero L.
AU - Oliveira A.
AU - Teixeira M.
AU - Viana D.
PY - 2022
SP - 421
EP - 426
DO - 10.5220/0011092400003182