Embedding Accessibility and Usability: Considerations for E-Learning Research and Development Projects

Autor/inn/en	Cooper, Martyn; Colwell, Chetz; Jelfs, Anne
Titel	Embedding Accessibility and Usability: Considerations for E-Learning Research and Development Projects
Quelle	In: ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 15 (2007) 3, S.231-245 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0968-7769
DOI	10.1080/09687760701673659
Schlagwörter	Research and Development; Open Universities; Evaluation Methods; Evaluation Criteria; Case Studies; Foreign Countries; Research Methodology; Program Descriptions; Computer Software Evaluation; Instructional Design; Technology Integration; Distance Education; Electronic Learning; Educational Technology; Accessibility (for Disabled); Assistive Technology; Barriers; Design Requirements; Disabilities; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Forschung und Entwicklung; Offene Universität; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Ausland; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Softwareanalyse; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Unterrichtsmedien; Accessibility; Zugänglichkeit; Design preferences; Gestaltungsmittel; Handicap; Behinderung; Großbritannien
Abstract	This paper makes the case that if e-learning research and development projects are to be successfully adopted in real-world teaching and learning contexts, then they must effectively address accessibility and usability issues; and that these need to be integrated throughout the project. As such, accessibility and usability issues need to be made explicit in project documentation, along with allocation of appropriate resources and time. We argue that accessibility and usability are intrinsically inter-linked. An integrated accessibility and usability evaluation methodology that we have developed is presented and discussed. The paper draws on a series of mini-case studies from e-learning projects undertaken over the past 10 years at the Open University. (Contains 19 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10