Author/Authors
gül, abdülmenaf hakkari üniversitesi - eğitim fakültesi - eğitim bilimleri bölümü, turkey , kamali arslantaş, tuğba aksaray üniversitesi - eğitim fakültesi - özel eğitim bölümü, turkey , yasan, nehir orta doğu teknik üniversitesi - eğitim fakültesi - bilgisayar ve öğretim teknolojileri eğitimi bölümü, turkey , yurdagül, cemil ankara üniversitesi - adalet m.y.o., turkey , yildirim, zahide orta doğu teknik üniversitesi - eğitim fakültesi - bilgisayar ve öğretim teknolojileri eğitimi bölümü, turkey
Title Of Article
IMPROVING VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE: A DESIGN-BASED RESEARCH APPROACH
شماره ركورد
45635
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop accessible web and mobile environments for visually impaired (VI) in order to promote the learning of accurate spelling of English vocabulary, and to investigate the effectiveness of these environments. By following the design-based research, this study progressed through three cycles. In the first two cycles, the development process of the website was completed and in the third cycle, the mobile application was developed. 11 VI adult attended the study. The data were gathered with demographic questionnaire, think-aloud protocol and observation form. According to the findings, VI individuals were provided with a practical and accessible platform. Based on the observations, in an accessible environment, VI individuals are highly motivated for learning. Designs for VI individuals should not include any visual elements, content architecture should be appropriate to the target group and the users should navigate easily in the website and mobile application.
From Page
2071
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Computer , based vocabulary learning , foreign language education , visually impaired education , accessibility
JournalTitle
Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi
To Page
2090
JournalTitle
Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi
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