IT for the blind and visually impaired Field of study: Computer Science
Programme code: W4-S2INA19.2021

Module name: IT for the blind and visually impaired
Module code: W4-INA-S2-20-3-T
Programme code: W4-S2INA19.2021
Semester: summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The classes introduce IT problems in blind and visually impaired users. The students learn the WCAG requirements necessary to create and implement IT solutions. They also learn about tools (both hardware and software) available for blind and visually impaired people.
Prerequisites:
(no information given)
Key reading:
https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/ https://www.nvaccess.org/ https://www.apple.com/pl/voiceover/info/guide/
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is aware of the problems and existing solutions for the availability of IT applications [M_001]
 K_W07 [1/5]
The student can assess the problems of IT solutions in users with visual impairments and propose solutions. [M_002]
 K_U05 [1/5]
The student applies the principles of available (universal) IT system design and makes others aware of it. [M_003]
 K_K02 [1/5] K_K05 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [W_001]
The test has a form of several questions regarding the presented issues.
 M_001 M_002 M_003
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [Z_001]
The lectures are verbal presentations of the subject content supported by multimedia materials and software and hardware demonstration.
 15
The students study the content provided during the lecture and as shared materials.
 45 Test [W_001]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)