TeDISABLE 2018 - Technology-Supported Education for People with Disabilities (TeDISABLE@ICALT2018)

Technology-supported education offers a unique opportunity for equal access to learning applications and services for all learners of the knowledge society, including people with disabilities and/or special education needs. Educational software offers a predictable and safe learning environment which can increase motivation and collaboration and can improve learning especially in 3D environments. The recent developments in multi-touch devices create a new potential for educational applications which can benefit especially learners with disabilities. Interactive software, augmented reality and robotic technologies support new constructive learning practices, while e-learning systems and learning (content) management systems offer open access to life-long learning content and services independent of time and location barriers. These services are increasingly accessible through mobile technologies and devices, offering new opportunities for learning experiences especially for people with disabilities. The trend to embed ICT in everyday life changes our approach to accessibility, since disability is related to the capability of the learning environment to adapt to the requirements of each individual learner, including people with disabilities. At the same time, people with disabilities still face barriers in accessing and using educational services due to technical, organizational, social, and economical reasons.
Following the successful organization in ICALT 2015, 2016 and 2017, TeDISABLE 2018 aims to form a forum for presentation and discussion of new trends for overcoming the barriers and exploiting the full potential of technology-supported education for people with disabilities.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
ICT and inclusive education
Assistive technology applications and learning
Accessibility and usability of educational content and applications
Web2.0 and OER for people with disabilities
Mobile and cloud computing applications for people with disabilities
Virtual and augmented learning environments for people with disabilities
Robotics applications for people with disabilities
Pedagogical issues and Teachers training in technology-supported education for people with disabilities
Case studies of ICT use in the everyday educational practice for people with disabilities