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Vsually-impaired students and university examinations

Dim. Poliorkitou 37, 546 33 Thessaloniki, Greecekostas{at}maplibrary.gr

Dimitrios B. Goudiras

156 Egnatias St., P.O. Box 1591, 540 06 Thessaloniki, Greecedbg{at}uom.gr

Providing a better education for visually-impaired learners is an objective pursued by many scientists and academics. Over the last few decades, in particular, the introduction of new technologies into education has created a number of innovative tools to assist in improving educational methods. One of the key areas where such innovations can be of use is that of the examination. This article examines the possibility of devising written examinations suitable to be taken by visually-impaired students. It presents the various advantages of written examinations and describes the construction of a tool allowing such exams to be taken by those with defective vision. Essentially the method involves the use of special computer programs combined with screen-reading software. Its greatest advantage is that users do not need any special knowledge and it can be easily employed by teachers at any level. Of equal importance is that it is fully adapted to the special features and needs of visually-impaired people.

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