Development and evaluation of an e-learning course for deaf and hard of hearing based on the advanced Adapted Pedagogical Index method |
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| Authors: | Matjaž Debevc Zoran Stjepanovič Andreas Holzinger |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Sloveniamatjaz.debevc@uni-mb.si;3. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia;4. Research Unit Human-Computer Interaction, Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics &5. Documentation, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria |
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| Abstract: | Web-based and adapted e-learning materials provide alternative methods of learning to those used in a traditional classroom. Within the study described in this article, deaf and hard of hearing people used an adaptive e-learning environment to improve their computer literacy. This environment included streaming video with sign language interpreter video and subtitles. The courses were based on the learning management system Moodle, which also includes sign language streaming videos and subtitles. A different approach is required when adapting e-learning courses for the deaf and hard of hearing: new guidelines must be developed concerning the loading and display of video material. This is shown in the example of the e-learning course, ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence). The usability of the e-learning course is analyzed and confirmed using two methods: first, the Software Usability Measurement Inventory (SUMI) evaluation method, and second, the Adapted Pedagogical Index (AdaPI), which was developed as part of this study, and gives an index to measure the pedagogical effectiveness of e-learning courses adapted for people with disabilities. With 116 participants, of whom 22 are deaf or hard of hearing, the e-learning course for the target group has been found suitable and appropriate according to both evaluation methods. |
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| Keywords: | distance learning deaf education sign language video streaming web-based education learning management system usability pedagogical effectiveness |
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