Accessibility and Usability of Virtual Learning Environments

Hersh, M. (2008) Accessibility and Usability of Virtual Learning Environments. In: 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Santander, Spain, 1-5 Jul 2008, pp. 991-992. (doi: 10.1109/ICALT.2008.155)

Abstract

This paper briefly discusses the value of the use of different approaches and learning technologies to improve accessibility. It considers the role of assistive technology in improving the accessibility of advanced learning technologies and illustrates this by the example of subtitles, including new proposals to personalise them and represent emotional and other contextual features of speech.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Additional Information: ISBN: 9780769531670
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Hersh, Dr Marion
• Authors: Hersh, M.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Biomedical Engineering