I'm looking for case studies (either published or anecdotal) of innovative use of mobile learning which has increased access for learners with disabilities/ additional requirements.
Both online and mobile learning technologies can be either enabling or disabling for individual learners - e.g. touch screens can be difficult for those with manual dexterity problems, whilst text being digitised and the use of screen readers makes it available to students with dyslexia and visual impairments.
I'm looking for examples of using mobile either to specifically improve accessibility, or where increased accessibility has been an unexpected benefit.
One of my PhD student from Jordan studying about the Mobile Learning Acceptance Model (MLAM). This model actually developed by Hassan Akour (2010) but seems that there are some weaknesses in variables that measuring the acceptance of mobile learning. So she (my student) want to develop/modify a MLAM. Some new variables will be introduce to the model.
Thanks Shaffe, I'll check out the model.
My expectation is that where mobile has been successfully implemented, accessibility (either good or bad) impacts have been a side effect rather than having been a consideration from the outset.
In places like the UK where there is a legal obligation to consider accessibility, I assume it's either forgotten or projects are dreamed to be pilots and so make excuses because it's not reasonable to invest in adjustments on small projects.
Hi Linda,
enclosed you find an interesting paper presents "AMobiLe" (Accessible Mobile Learning), a mobile learning system that can be used and accessed by students with special needs. I hope that it can be useful.
regards.
This dynamic learning environment enables users to access information by providing students with access to resources and services in anywhere and anytime.
Jeong, H. Y., Hong, B. H. 2013. A practical use of learning system using user preference in ubiquitous computing environment. Multimed Tools Appl 64, 491-504.
This 2014 article might provide some insight; it refers to the iPad in particular because, as the author explains, that is used most often for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Hope it helps!
Mobile learning technologies offer teachers-and students-a more flexible approach to learning. Mobile learning devices can have to enrich the learning process for students. They are versatile, motivating, and active learning tools. It also provides the potential to empower and uplift students in their learning process accessibility.
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