Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Attitudes of Employees in Tourism Towards Guests with Disabilities in Norway: A Survey Study.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2024
Same author

Towards a Model for Assessing the Maturity of Organizations' Work on Universally Designed Digital Solutions.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2024
Same author

Empowering the Visually Impaired: Advancing Digital Skills in Mobile ICT as Motivator and Enabler.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2024
Same author

Exploring the Use of AI for Enhanced Accessibility Testing of Web Solutions.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2024
Same author

User Insights for Better and More Inclusive Online Public Services: A Survey Study.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2022
Same author

Towards eXtended Universal Design.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2022
Same journal

A GenAI Pipeline for Violinist Kinematic Data Management.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same journal

AMAL-For-Qatar: A Comprehensive AI Ecosystem for Fetal Ultrasound Analysis - Project Overview and Achievements.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same journal

Longitudinal Treatment-Aware Multimodal AI for Dermatology: A Scoping Review.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same journal

Predicting Postpartum Depression Using Imbalance-Aware Machine Learning.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same journal

Validation of Deep-Learning Models for Autosegmentation of Brain Metastases.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
Same journal

Delay-Dependent Gating in Modular RNNs.

Studies in health technology and informatics·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 7, 2025

Practical Methodology of Cognitive Tasks Within a Navigational Assessment
05:19

Practical Methodology of Cognitive Tasks Within a Navigational Assessment

Published on: June 1, 2015

13.6K

Mastering Gesture-Based Screen Readers on Mobile Devices - Exploring Teaching and Practice Strategies.

Joschua Thomas Simon-Liedtke1, Kristin Skeide Fuglerud1, Eva Elida Skråmestø2

  • 1Department of Applied Research in Technology (DART), Norsk Regnesentral (NR), Norway.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|November 19, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study identifies best practices for teaching gesture-based screen readers to visually impaired users. It also proposes a framework for a practice app to improve gesture accuracy and user patience.

Keywords:
AccessibilityAdult EducationGestureMobile TechnologyScreen ReaderUniversal DesignUsabilityVisual Disability

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication
07:18

Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication

Published on: January 26, 2024

827
An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones
05:42

An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones

Published on: October 5, 2020

3.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 7, 2025

Practical Methodology of Cognitive Tasks Within a Navigational Assessment
05:19

Practical Methodology of Cognitive Tasks Within a Navigational Assessment

Published on: June 1, 2015

13.6K
Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication
07:18

Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Gesture in Communication

Published on: January 26, 2024

827
An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones
05:42

An Assessment Method and Toolkit to Evaluate Keyboard Design on Smartphones

Published on: October 5, 2020

3.1K

Area of Science:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Accessibility Research

Background:

  • Gesture-based screen readers (e.g., VoiceOver, TalkBack) are crucial for digital interaction for visually impaired users.
  • A significant gap exists in teaching strategies, resources, and standardized guidelines for these essential tools.
  • Currently, no free, universally designed, accessible mobile app exists for practicing screen reader gestures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify best practice strategies for teaching and practicing gesture-based screen readers.
  • To analyze challenges in usability, user attitudes, emotions, technical aspects, and guidance.
  • To assess the feasibility of a gesture practice app and propose a framework for its development.

Main Methods:

  • Observations from an Information Technology (IT) course for visually impaired individuals.
  • Analysis of common challenges encountered by users.
  • Evaluation of key learning traits and facilitators.
  • Assessment of the potential for a dedicated gesture practice application.

Main Results:

  • Identified key challenges including usability, emotional factors, and technical hurdles.
  • Determined essential traits and facilitators for effective learning of screen reader gestures.
  • Highlighted the need for structured learning and practice resources.
  • Confirmed the feasibility and potential benefits of a gesture practice app.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for improved educational strategies and resources for gesture-based screen readers.
  • A dedicated, accessible gesture practice app could significantly enhance user proficiency and confidence.
  • Developing a framework for such an app is a crucial step towards greater digital inclusion for visually impaired individuals.