ELearning for Persons with Visual Disabilities: Case of Low Vision

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Author(s): Ruth N. Wambua (The University of Nairobi, Kenya)and Robert Oboko (The University of Nairobi, Kenya)
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 21
Source title: Handbook of Research on Educational Technology Integration and Active Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8363-1.ch012

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference

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This chapter discusses an eLearning platform that is usable by persons with low vision. To start with, such a platform is achieved by incorporating technological advances such as: use of text with the highest possible contrast; use of varying font size; among other customized Human Computer Interaction (HCI) effects. Moreover, use of complicated, decorative or cursive fonts should be avoided, as well as italic text and capital letters, which can be difficult for users with reading impairments. In summary, this chapter supports the fact that eLearning is possible for persons with low vision, provided that all the necessary technological advances have been considered.

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