From designing for disability, to designing for abilities and for augmenting human capabilities, this thematic module takes a broader look at the trends in research on accessibility with a focus on ideas, designs, prototypes, and products for the 21st century. The module will introduce ongoing research on Cyborgs, artificial limbs and augmentations, brain-computer interactions, AI, etc., through published research in HCI and accessibility, and other venues. The module discusses how our understanding of human abilities is changing, and the different research trajectories from where we are today
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Trends in Accessibility Research
Trends in Accessibility Research
Nonstop MOOC on methods and technologies for accessibility
Open for application
Description
This course is part of the larger module "Methods and technologies for accessibility and their evaluation" which consists of over 25 modules (1 ECT each). If you want to become an expert at creating digitally accessible services, make sure to check them out.
- Topics
- Study format
- Online
- Application period
- 6 August 2023 – 1 December 2024
- Study period
- 6 August 2023 – 31 December 2024
- Credits
- 1 ECTS
- Pace
- 0%
- Hosting university
- Tampere University
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Learning outcomes
Learning Outcome 2
The student will learn how to read and critically analyze research papers in HCI and Accessibility.
ESCO SKILLS
Learning Outcome 1
The student will be familiar with current and future research trends in accessibility, including those that are on the cusp of becoming mainstream in the 21st century to those that are at the edge and/or controversial.
ESCO SKILLS
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Understanding and analysing numerical and statistical information
Digital competence
Analysing and evaluating media content
Locating and accessing information
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Critical and innovative thinking
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Problem solving
Generate ideas
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Working with technology
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From designing for disability, to designing for abilities and for augmenting human capabilities, this thematic module takes a broader look at the trends in research on accessibility with a focus on ideas, designs, prototypes, and products for the 21st century. The module will introduce ongoing research on Cyborgs, artificial limbs and augmentations, brain-computer interactions, AI, etc., through published research in HCI and accessibility, and other venues. The module discusses how our understanding of human abilities is changing, and the different research trajectories from where we are today
Hosting university
Tampere University
