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January 23rd, 2007 · No Comments
Cool Technology · e-learning · educational technology




Following the entry on 20 Nov 2006 “Amazing Interface”, Billy’s noticed the multi-touch interface in Apple’s iPhone. While it’s still early, since no one’s had a chance to play with an iPhone yet, it’s interesting to note the initial concerns for accessibility that are popping up.

Advances such as this raise questions about accessibility for the visually impaired (no raised keys) and those with limited physical mobility. Granted, these issues might be addressed before the product is released. However, they still raise questions for educational designers who might aim to include this kind of interface in educational technology.

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