Adaptation of the E-Learning Exercise Creator to the Needs of People with Disabilities with Impaired Access to Education
Adaptation of the E-Learning Exercise Creator to the Needs of People with Disabilities with Impaired Access to Education

Summary/Abstract: This article focuses on the implementation of the WCAG (Web Content AccessibilityGuidelines) 2.1 guidelines into e-learning courses. The Quizer e-learningplatform, which enables the creation of interactive multimedia courses, hasprovided the basis for the introduction of the WCAG component. The platformincludes two basic tools: an exercise creator and an exercise presenter. Once theQuizer Platform Exercise Wizard was analysed, a component was conceptualisedand implemented to create e-learning courses compliant with WCAG guidelinesand dedicated to people with disabilities. The technology for the implementation ofthis component was also presented. The function and validity of navigation throughthe courses using the keyboard and the use of screen readers were discussed aswell. The research on the correctness of the WCAG standard implementation intoe-learning courses was conducted with the use of designed cyber security quizzes.The final results of quizzes prepared according to WCAG guidelines and withoutWCAG were also compared. The research involved students majoring in computerscience at Lublin University of Technology. Its results indicate the validity of usingthe WCAG guidelines in the design of educational content for students with disabilitiesand equalizing their educational opportunities.

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