Usability and Accessibility of PDAs in Education

The following are the main sections of the project report:

Introduction

• Introduction
• Overview
• Generic Features
• Accessibility and Generic Features
• Disabilities and Generic Features

Changes to the User Interface

• Changes to the User Interface (Palm OS)
• Changes to the User Interface (Pocket PC)
• External Magnifier

Entering Text into a PDA

• Palm graffiti and enhancements
• Palm onscreen keyboard enhancements
• Alternative text input methods for Palm OS
• Alternative Handwriting recognition for the Palm OS
• Palm and Pocket PC Alternative input
• Additional Hardware

Using a PDA to support reading or referencing

• Using a PDA to support reading or referencing
• Rapid Serial Visualization Presentation (RSVP)

Using a PDA to support writing

Time Management and Organisation

Voice Recognition and Text-To-Speech 

Reflections on the results of the project

• Part 1
• Part 2

Case Studies

Glossary

JISC TechDis Accessibility Ratings Explained