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Assistive Technology to Maximize Learning Opportunities for People with Disabilities
by
Waad Alzahrani,
Sara Alqaidi,
Samar Alahmdi,
Shahad Albugami,
Waad Alsuraihi,
Salma Elhag
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 185 - Number 33 |
| Year of Publication: 2023 |
| Authors: Waad Alzahrani, Sara Alqaidi, Samar Alahmdi, Shahad Albugami, Waad Alsuraihi, Salma Elhag |
10.5120/ijca2023923085
|
Waad Alzahrani, Sara Alqaidi, Samar Alahmdi, Shahad Albugami, Waad Alsuraihi, Salma Elhag . Assistive Technology to Maximize Learning Opportunities for People with Disabilities. International Journal of Computer Applications. 185, 33 ( Sep 2023), 17-25. DOI=10.5120/ijca2023923085
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10.5120/ijca2023923085,
author = {
Waad Alzahrani,
Sara Alqaidi,
Samar Alahmdi,
Shahad Albugami,
Waad Alsuraihi,
Salma Elhag
},
title = { Assistive Technology to Maximize Learning Opportunities for People with Disabilities },
journal = {
International Journal of Computer Applications
},
issue_date = { Sep 2023 },
volume = { 185 },
number = { 33 },
month = { Sep },
year = { 2023 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = {
17-25
},
numpages = {9},
url = {
https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume185/number33/32902-2023923085/
},
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2023923085 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
%0 Journal Article
%1 2024-02-07T01:27:40.579764+05:30
%A Waad Alzahrani
%A Sara Alqaidi
%A Samar Alahmdi
%A Shahad Albugami
%A Waad Alsuraihi
%A Salma Elhag
%T Assistive Technology to Maximize Learning Opportunities for People with Disabilities
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%@ 0975-8887
%V 185
%N 33
%P 17-25
%D 2023
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract
A growing number of universities are utilizing online learning systems such as Blackboard to enhance their educational process. Students should be able to use all the features of the online learning system, despite their disabilities including those with visual impairments. Visually impaired students are not included in the Blackboard, and this can affect their learning ability and sense of belonging. This research focuses on improving accessibility, reducing time, and increasing the quality of Blackboard for visually impaired users using Keyboard Shortcuts. Two process models have been created using the Bizagi Modeler. One describes the current process while the second describes the process redesign after the intervention of Assistive Technology using Keyboard Shortcuts. The evaluation was conducted using time analysis simulation for both processes. The results show that keyboard shortcuts improve by 22% the process of the inclusion of visually impaired students with their colleagues, which increases their learning quality and reduces the time and effort spent when they participate.
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