Accessibility in virtual educational environments
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https://doi.org/10.48160/25913530di25.479Keywords:
Virtual education, virtual educational environments, E-learning, accessibilityAbstract
This article analyzes the accessibility of virtual classrooms in 5 Argentine national universities, using accessibility tests, observations and interviews with people with disabilities. Three key dimensions were evaluated: Interaction, Didactic Configurations and Technical Aspects. The results highlight the importance of a structured and predictable interaction environment that responds to the needs of students with visual and hearing disabilities. The didactic configurations highlighted the influence of teachers on educational inclusion and the usefulness of the intentional use of color for the transmission of information. However, the need to provide content in multiple formats was observed. Regarding technical aspects, web accessibility failures were identified in all classrooms, with common obstacles related to audiovisual content, images, color contrast, structure and labeling. The students showed adaptability but also resignation in the face of these obstacles, highlighting the key role of technology in their autonomy.
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