Towards Accessible Augmented Reality Learning Authoring Tool: A Case of MirageXR

Abstract

Due to the improvement of information and communication technology, especially how information technology is integrated into teaching and learning in formal and informal learning, augmented reality has penetrated and grabbed the attention of many educators, experts, and accessibility advocators that wants to shape learning activities. In shaping the learning activities, the augmented reality authoring tools are paramount as they offer different affordances to non-technical educators that help them to author augmented reality learning scenarios. Unfortunately, the existing Augmented reality learning authoring tools are not accessible, removing the rightful benefits of users with disabilities. This research, therefore, used task scenarios, think-aloud protocol, system usability scale, and questionnaire to evaluate the accessibility of augmented reality learning authoring tool and identify the missing accessibility features for users with vision or hearing impairments. The evaluation results indicate that the development of an accessible authoring tool with the capacity to support users with disabilities is required.