The Educational environment category includes two technologies: electronic books and e-learning platforms, which are expected to play an important role in the European education system at all levels in the future.
Search procedure for collecting the information related to electronic books and e-learning platforms in your country
Step 1: Identify:
the two main public electronic libraries
the two main libraries for people with disabilities
that operate country-wide and justify your choice with the criterion followed for their identification (e.g. any statement through Web search that indicates that the selected libraries/manufacturers/universities/providers are leaders in the national market). Step 2: Visit the Websites of these main libraries/manufacturers/universities/providers where they offer information about their accessible products/services through the browser of these Websites, the Web map or simply browsing in order to identify specific contents about accessibility and users with specific needs.
Step 3: Look for the specific information required in each question.
Step 4: If you are unable to immediately identify the information required in Step 3, use the search function to check the entire Web site. Search for terms that may be helpful depending on the information required.
Step 5: If this does not lead to any positive results, please identify a contact telephone number at the libraries/manufacturers/universities/providers and ask for the specific information required in Step 3.
Step 6: In addition, some disability organisations may have the required information available or may be able to point you to relevant information sources.
Step 7: If none of the previous steps leads to any positive results or you have any question, you can send an email to the mailing list (technology.experts@technosite.es).
Electronic books
Electronic books refer both to electronics documents (e.g. e-books) used in the educational environment and the specific electronic devices used to access them. E-books can be distributed in different media formats (e.g. PDF, DAISY books, Microsoft Reader, etc.) and can be accessed from different computer devices (e.g. computer, PDA, notebooks, etc.).
1st public electronic library
2nd public electronic library
(Write the names of the two main public electronic libraries)
(Write the URLs of the two main public electronic libraries)
Source of information that justifies they are the main public electronic libraries in your country (detail the date of access)
Question 40: Do the main public electronic libraries provide information about the accessibility of electronic books to customers with specific needs in your (main) national language on their Websites?
Please write the appropriate number of answer in each cell:
Yes, information provided on its website in your national language.
Yes, information provided on its website but in other language (not available in your national language).
No, information not provided on its website but provided through other channels. (Specify channels)
No, information not provided on its website nor through other channels.
1st public electronic library
2nd public electronic library
Information on built-in accessibility features of their electronic books provided?
Information on accessibility specific needs and/or accessible e-books specifically addressed to certain groups of customers with disabilities?
The library supplies accessible electronic books at extra cost
The library does not supply accessible electronic books
Source of information
Date of access
Any comments
The recently increasing popularity of eBook reader devices (e.g. Kindle or Sony PRS-500) makes it necessary to take into account this specific technology. Potentially, it could be beneficial to some users by offering accessibility features such as text size and screen contrast configuration, screen reader functionality, one-hand controls and so on.
1st eBook reader manufacturers
2nd eBook reader manufacturers
(Write the names of the two main eBook reader manufacturers)
(Write the URLs of the two main eBook reader manufacturers)
Source of information that justifies they are the main eBook reader manufacturers in your country (detail the date of access)
Question 42: Do the main eBook reader manufacturers provide information on their Websites about the accessibility of eBook readers to customers with specific needs in your (main) national language?
Please write the appropriate number of answer in each cell:
Yes, information provided on its website in your national language.
Yes, information provided on its website but in other language (not available in your national language).
No, information not provided on its website but provided through other channels. (Specify channels)
No, information not provided on its website nor through other channels.
1st eBook reader manufacturers
2nd eBook reader manufacturers
Information on built-in accessibility features of their eBook readers provided?
Information on accessibility specific needs and/or accessible eBook readers specifically addressed to certain groups of customers with disabilities?
Source of information
Date of access
Any comments
E-learning platforms
E-learning platforms are widely used both in formal education (e.g. universities) and professional courses. Some of the most widely used platforms are Moodle, .LRN, Sakai and WebCT. In the following questions, please provide information about to the main universities and the main e learning providers in your country.
Source of information that justifies they are the main universities in your country (detail the date of access)
Question 43: Do the main universities provide information about the accessibility of eLearning to students with specific needs in your (main) national language on their Websites?
Please write the appropriate number of answer in each cell:
Yes, information provided on its website in your national language.
Yes, information provided on its website but in other language (not available in your national language).
No, information not provided on its website but provided through other channels. (Specify channels)
No, information not provided on its website nor through other channels.
1st University
2nd University
Information on built-in accessibility features of eLearning provided?
Information on accessibility specific needs and/or accessible eLearning specifically addressed to certain groups of customers with disabilities?
(Write the names of the two main eLearning education providers)
(Write the URLs of the two main eLearning education providers)
Source of information that justifies they are the main eLearning education providers in your country (detail the date of access)
Question 44: Do the main eLearning education providers provide information on their Websites about the accessibility of eLearning to students with specific needs in your (main) national language?
Please write the appropriate number of answer in each cell:
Yes, information provided on its website in your national language.
Yes, information provided on its website but in other language (not available in your national language).
No, information not provided on its website but provided through other channels. (Specify channels)
No, information not provided on its website nor through other channels.
1st eLearning education provider
2nd eLearning education provider
Information on built-in accessibility features of eLearning provided?
Information on accessibility specific needs and/or accessible eLearning specifically addressed to certain groups of customers with disabilities?
