期刊名称：International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology
电子版ISSN：1814-0556
出版年度：2018
卷号：14
期号：3
页码：50-71
出版社：University of the West Indies
摘要：Students with hearing impairment (HI) face challenges in learning including accessingeducational information electronically. This study sought to assess assistive technology tools andexisting e-learning user interface for students with HI in Vocational Education and TrainingAuthority (VETA) institutions in Tanzania. The study is guided by three objectives: First, itassesses the current e-learning user interface for students with HI. Second, it identifies hearingimpairment assistive tools used and finally it suggests suitable measures for addressing thesituation.The study involved 89 participants obtained using purposive sampling and simple randomsampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Thequalitative data were then subjected to thematic analysis.Findings revealed challenges associated with poor communication with others, poverty fromparents/guardian, unfavourable physical environment and shortage of hearing aids tools andspecial needs teachers. Similarly, findings from different usability factors such as effectiveness,easiness of use, and accessibility showed that the participants were not completely satisfied withthe current e-learning user interface system and assistive technology tools. Therefore, the studyrecommends the development of a better e-learning user interface with integrated assistivetechnology for students with HI to enhance their participations in learning.
