| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Computer Science 2021W |
| Objectives |
Students
- develop basic awareness and understanding of the importance assistive technologies and of web and software accessibility
- know different disabilities, their implications and requirements for software/system and Human-Comüputer Interface design and development
- know important Assistive Technologies (AT) for Human-Computer Interaction
- are able to design and implement assistive functionalities and tools for selected groups of people with disabilities
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| Subject |
- Potential and importance of ICT/AT for people with disabilities and the ageing population
- Disabilities and their impact on usage of software systems
- Alternative skills of people with disabilities and how to exploit them for Human-Computer Interaction
- Overview to Assistive Technologies (AT), trends and developments
- Frameworks for developping assistive functionalities and tools
- User centred design of Assistive Technologies; and user involvement
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Participation, contribution, exam and quality of practical examples
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| Methods |
Combination of presentation, discussion and practice
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| Language |
German or English (on demand) |
| Study material |
- handouts
- up to date literature
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
http://www.jku.at/iis/content/e34143/e34012/
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