Accessibility Guidelines for the Development of Learning Objects

Abstract

This article presents a set of guidelines for creating learning objects accessible, with the intention of guiding and helping teachers developers of learning objects in developing materials accessible through the provision of alternative media or equivalent. These guidelines are created based on analysis and convergence of the “Principles of Universal Design” with the “Recommendations for Creating Accessible Web Content” W3C, and “Best Practices for Production and Application of Accessible Content” presented at Guides Instructional Management Systems (IMS). The guidelines were tested by experts who develop and provide content for digital learning environments, which were capable of producing accessible learning objects, according to the set of guidelines proposed.