Claudia Macedo

Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná · Department of Mechanical Engineering

É direito do cego o acesso a Universidade e a cargos públicos. Para tal, os processos seletivos precisam adaptar-se para atender essa demanda. No Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio - o ENEM, que vem crescendo exponencialmente e garantindo o acesso de muitos ao ensino superior - é disponibilizado para o candidato cego a prova em Braille e o ledor, volun...

It is a right for people with visual impairment to have access to tests and evaluation processes of various kinds. That way, adapted tests must present themselves in a way that visually impaired candidates can demonstrate their knowledge in the same way as the others. In this context, the importance of adapting images and complex information to an...

This study aims to propose a model to translate static two-dimensional images into three-dimensional tactile images, to be 3D printed, as a way of transmitting information to blind people. The translating model was created from an exploratory method of the literature, which was divided in three steps: 1. Bibliographical review about tactile images,...

Accessibility in education of blind people is a right that must be fulfilled. Considering that information design aims to transmit an information in an effective way to the receiver, and that a static image needs to be adapted so that a blind student can have access to this visual content, it is proposed a way to translate the visual information to...

Virtual learning environments are an upgrade to the form of acquiring and sharing information. The article aims to conduct a brief analysis on the usability of Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) environments. Three MOOC platforms (Sophia, CK-12 and Curriki) were analyzed and discussed using a systematic bibliographic review according to the fundamen...

Este artigo visa coletar e discutir as recomendações encontradas na literatura sobre planejamento e criação de imagens táteis para pessoas cegas, com foco na utilização da impressão 3D e aplicação em contextos educacionais. Para isso, busca compreender a cegueira, seus meios de percepção do conteúdo visual, e explora a literatura da cartografia tát...

Technical drawing and concise specifications are essential for a suitable manufacturing of mechanical components. However, issues related to specification of surface finishing for components with internal machined faces was evidenced, as such differential speed reducer housing. In top view, the round corners square hole was dimensioned with indicat...

This article notes that the media used in distance learning mode can create barriers to access such content for people who have some form of disabilities. Introduces the principles of universal design, aggregates the standards, guidelines and recommendations for creating accessible web content, developing a set of guidelines for creating accessible...

Learning mediated by teaching and learning virtual environments (AVEA in Portuguese) contributes to disseminating knowledge in a more pleasurable way to people who have disabilities. However, the technologies used for teaching should satisfy recommendations on usability and accessibility. This article sets out to present a case study regarding eval...

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 Univer...

Este artigo tem por objetivo propor um conjunto de informações desejável na divulgação de cursos e programas a distância ofertados no Brasil. São apresentados aspectos históricos e conceituais da educação a distância; informações que devem ser verificadas antes de se optar por esta modalidade de ensino e informações que as instituições devem divulg...

Para promover integralmente a Educação a Distância, torna-se necessário atribuir conceitos de acessibilidade,desenvolvendo ferramentas para inclusão de conteúdos acessíveis, além de sensibilizar os responsáveis pela inserção dos conteúdos. Esse artigo visa analisar uma ferramenta para conteúdos acessíveis, identificando problemas de usabilidade. Po...