responsible instructor: C. Sik-Lanyi, professor
The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the basics theory of the cognitive aspects of virtual environments, including definitions, background. It also covers the basic knowledge and research of colour perception and colour design.
The students of the course get to know the theory and practice of the basics of accessible WEB design. Furthermore, it also describes software testing methods based on the latest research. However, with the emergence of new computing paradigms and platforms, a review of software testing also becomes necessary. Universities and industry are looking for solutions to the problems currently faced in software development, where users' cognitive abilities must also be taken into account. Some of the current challenges are addressed in this course.
Topics:
Practical Web Inclusion and Accessibility
The Accessibility Problem
Blindness
Low Vision and Colour Blindness
Motor Disabilities
Deafness and hard of hearing
Cognitive Impairments
Mental Health
Visualisation: images and videos
Communication
New Technologies
The human visual system and colour science
Basic knowledge of colour theory
Colour vision and colour vision problems
Colour systems
Colour difference calculation
Colour correct design
Colour harmonies
Accessible Theories and Instructions and Testing Practices
The Road to Accessibility
WCAG
Tools, Technologies, and Resources
US Policies Supporting Inclusive Assessments for People with Disabilities
International Policies that Support Inclusive Assessment
Fair Testing and the Role of Accessibility
Designing, Developing, and Implementing an Accessible Computer-Based National Assessment System
Response-to-Intervention Models and Access to Services
Testing Adaptations: Research to Guide Practice
Accessibility Progress and Perspectives
Trends in Software Testing (focusesd on users)
Uncertainty in Software Testing
System Usability Scale (SUS)
User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ)
Testing with (own developed) user questionnaires
Testing with measurements with users
Evaluation of test data
Literature:
Colour Coded, by Parraman C. (Eds), Published by The Society of Dyers and Colourists, Brabdford, 2010, ISBN 978-0-901956-86-6
Colour design Theories and application, by Best J. (Eds) Published by Woodhead Publishing, 2012, ISBN 978-1-84569-972-7, pp.600-621
Web Accessibility Initiative: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/
Hrushikesha Mohanty • J.R. Mohanty Arunkumar Balakrishnan (Eds) (2017) Trends in Software Testing, Springer, ISBN 978-981-10-1414-7, ISBN 978-981-10-1415-4 (eBook), DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-1415-4
Stephen N. Elliott, Ryan J. Kettler, Peter A. Beddow, Alexander Kurz (Eds.) Handbook of Accessible Instruction and Testing Practices, (2nd edition), Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-71125-6 ISBN 978-3-319-71126-3 (eBook), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71126-3
Ashley Firth (2019) Practical Web Inclusion and Accessibility, A Comprehensive Guide to Access Needs, APRESS, ISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-4842-5451-6, ISBN-13 (electronic): 978-1-4842-5452-3, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5452-3
Martine Dowden, Michael Dowden (2019) Approachable Accessibility, APRESS ISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-4842-4880-5 ISBN-13 (electronic): 978-1-4842-4881-2, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-4881-2
System Usability Scale https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/system-usability-scale.html
User Experience Questionnaire: https://www.ueq-online.org/