Improving accessibility for seniors in a life-long learning network: A usability study of learning websites

Xiaoqing Gu; Rui Ding; Shirong Fu

doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-2062-9.ch004

Improving accessibility for seniors in a life-long learning network: A usability study of learning websites

Xiaoqing Gu^*
, Rui Ding
, Shirong Fu

^*Corresponding author for this work

Faculty of Education

East China Normal University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Abstract

Senior citizens are comparatively vulnerable in accessing learning opportunities offered on the Internet due to usability problems in current web design. In an effort to build a senior-friendly learning web as a part of the Life-long Learning Network in Shanghai, usability studies of two websites currently available to Shanghai senior citizens were conducted, with the intention of integrating these websites into a senior learning web as well as promoting accessibility for senior users. Through this study usability problems were identified generating suggested changes for designing websites focused on learning by seniors. This study contributes empirical findings to the field of information system design and its accessibility for seniors.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Technological Applications in Adult and Vocational Education Advancement
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	42-56
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9781466620636
ISBN (Print)	9781466620629
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2062-9.ch004
State	Published - 30 Sep 2012

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