Literature Reviews

Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.

• Video Modeling for Training Older Adults to Use New Technologies

  Doreen Struve, Hartmut Wandke (2009) — ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing

  This paper investigates the effectiveness of video modeling combined with guided error training for teaching older adults to use complex technology systems. Part of the ALISA project (Adaptive Learning Support for Older Adults) at Humboldt University…

  • older adults
  • video modeling
  • training
  • self-efficacy
  • cognitive load
  • guided error training
  • instructional design

• A no-frills approach for accessible Web-based learning material

  Valeria Mirabella, Stephen Kimani, Tiziana Catarci (2004) — Proceedings of the 2004 International Cross-Disciplinary Workshop on Web Accessibility (W4A)

  This paper from Sapienza University of Rome proposes a methodology for creating accessible web-based learning materials that centres the role of the "didactical expert" (instructional designer/subject matter expert) rather than relying solely on tech…

  • e-learning
  • accessible education
  • learning objects
  • alternative content
  • XML
  • instructional design
  • multimodal content

• Guidelines for Creating Senior-Friendly Product Instructions

  Meng Fan, Khai N. Truong (2018) — ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing (TACCESS)

  This paper addresses the widespread challenge older adults face when using product instructions, which are typically designed for a general audience without consideration for age-related changes in cognition, vision, and motor skills. The authors dev…

  • aging
  • product instructions
  • guidelines
  • usability
  • older adults
  • instructional design
  • cognitive accessibility