Assessment of the availability and Access to Electronic Learning Materials to Visually Impaired Students: A Case of University of Dar es Salaam and the Open University of Tanzania.

Eliakim, Mariam (2025) Assessment of the availability and Access to Electronic Learning Materials to Visually Impaired Students: A Case of University of Dar es Salaam and the Open University of Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study assessed the availability and access to electronic learning materials for visually impaired students at the University of Dar es Salaam and the Open University of Tanzania. The main objective was to examine the availability and use of electronic materials for visual impaired students at University of Dar es salaam and Open University Tanzania. It was guided by following specific objectives: to investigate the level of awareness of students with visual impaired toward electronic learning materials at University of Dar es salaam and Open University of Tanzania; to assess the challenges facing visual impairment students when accessing electronic learning materials at University of Dar es salaam Tanzania; and possible measures for effective accessing electronic learning materials to visual impaired students at University of Dar es salaam and Open University Tanzania. The study used a mixed-methods approach which integrates both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the research problem. Findings revealed that while some critical electronic learning tools, such as computers, tape recorders, and Braille machines, are available to visually impaired students, the quantity and quality of these resources were often insufficient to fully meet the educational needs of the students. The study found that many visually impaired students lacked the necessary skills and training to use specialized assistive technologies effectively. The study recommends the increase of access to modern electronic learning tools; maintain and upgrade existing equipment; provide specialized ICT training for visually impaired students; improve technical support systems and fostering of collaboration with stakeholders. Keywords: Electronic Learning Material, Visually Impaired Students, Open University of Tanzania, University of Dar es Salaam

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