Improving accessibility of e-learning systems for visually impaired students in Sri Lanka
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| Název: | Improving accessibility of e-learning systems for visually impaired students in Sri Lanka |
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| Autoři: | Jayasiri, Mudiyanselage Jayani Sandamali, Jayalal, Shantha |
| Zdroj: | Vallis Aurea : Journal of Sustainable Development and Innovation Volume 11 Issue 1 |
| Informace o vydavateli: | Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of tourism and rural development Pozega, 2025. |
| Rok vydání: | 2025 |
| Témata: | POUR Principles, WCAG, Visually Impaired Students, Accessibility, E-learning, Learner Satisfaction |
| Popis: | Purpose: This study aims to investigate the means to improve the accessibility of e-learning systems for visually impaired students in Sri Lanka. It focuses on addressing the challenges these students face, particularly during the shift to online learning brought about by the pandemic. Design: The study builds on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), utilizing the POUR principles—Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—as the conceptual framework. Methodology: A quantitative design was employed to examine the impact of these principles on learner satisfaction. Approach: The sample consisted of 150 visually impaired students from the Ceylon Deaf and Blind School, selected through purposive sampling. Findings: The analysis revealed that both the Perceivable and Understandable factors had a positive and significant impact on learner satisfaction. However, the Operable and Robust factors did not show a significant impact, indicating areas that require enhancement. Originality/Value: This research contributes to the field by providing empirical insights into the accessibility challenges faced by visually impaired students in Sri Lanka. It underscores the need for improvements in e-learning system design, particularly in operability and robustness, to ensure equitable access. |
| Druh dokumentu: | Article |
| Popis souboru: | application/pdf |
| Jazyk: | English |
| ISSN: | 1849-8485 2412-5210 |
| DOI: | 10.62598/jva.11.1.1.12 |
| Přístupová URL adresa: | https://hrcak.srce.hr/333154 https://doi.org/10.62598/jva.11.1.1.12 https://hrcak.srce.hr/333154 https://doi.org/10.62598/JVA.11.1.1.12 https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/481845 |
| Přístupové číslo: | edsair.od.......951..22b5db7ad0d52c53c6b5c4e154d59b6c |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstrakt: | Purpose: This study aims to investigate the means to improve the accessibility of e-learning systems for visually impaired students in Sri Lanka. It focuses on addressing the challenges these students face, particularly during the shift to online learning brought about by the pandemic. Design: The study builds on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), utilizing the POUR principles—Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—as the conceptual framework. Methodology: A quantitative design was employed to examine the impact of these principles on learner satisfaction. Approach: The sample consisted of 150 visually impaired students from the Ceylon Deaf and Blind School, selected through purposive sampling. Findings: The analysis revealed that both the Perceivable and Understandable factors had a positive and significant impact on learner satisfaction. However, the Operable and Robust factors did not show a significant impact, indicating areas that require enhancement. Originality/Value: This research contributes to the field by providing empirical insights into the accessibility challenges faced by visually impaired students in Sri Lanka. It underscores the need for improvements in e-learning system design, particularly in operability and robustness, to ensure equitable access. |
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| ISSN: | 18498485 24125210 |
| DOI: | 10.62598/jva.11.1.1.12 |