Title:	INVESTIGATING ELEARNING PREFERENCES OF ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Author(s):	Marian McDonnell, Irene Connolly and Amina Abbes
ISBN:	978-989-8533-79-1
Editors:	Katherine Blashki and Yingcai Xiao
Year:	2018
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Intellectual Disability, Technology, User-Centred Design, Education, Preferences, Learning-Modalities
Type:	Full Paper
First Page:	43
Last Page:	50
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	Let’s Go is an e-learning application that is designed to teach independent life skills. The aim of this study was to investigate the e-learning content (learning-modalities) preferences of adults with ID, and whether their preferences can inform the design of engaging educational content. Mixed methods were used to investigate learning-modality preferences, overall technology experience and opinions of Let’s Go, of seven adults with ID. Results indicated a significant preference for the game-based learning-modality, compared to audio, and video. Additionally, there was a significant relationship between what participants preferred, and what they wanted in the application. However, due to ethical reasons, it was impossible to ascertain the levels of ID of the participants, resulting in limited possibility of generalization. Nonetheless, the significant findings support the need for inclusion of individuals with ID in design. This indicates that the preferences/interests of adults with ID should be considered, to ensure the design of adequately engaging content.
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