Meaningful Learning for Blind Students in Using Audiobooks as a Tool in Distance Education

Abstract

Current technological advancements have introduced a new perspective in facilitating optimal learning for individuals. Audiobooks as a learning medium are anticipated to ease the process for blind students in accessing a greater volume of material and achieving enhanced accessibility. Previous studies have not extensively explored the role of audiobooks for blind students despite the potential of this medium as a driving factor for their success in learning. A descriptive phenomenological study was employed to investigate the experiences of blind students in using audiobooks as a supporting learning media. Two blind students, actively engaged in distance learning programs, participated in this research. Through thematic analysis, the findings revealed that audiobooks can serve as an effective tool for accessing diverse and directed learning resources. However, specific considerations, such as accessible features and the dynamic nature of audiobook narrations, which need to align with the content, must be taken into account during implementation.



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Jaka Warsihna, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
Zulmi Ramdani, Bursa Uludağ University, Turkiye
Andi Amri, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, Indonesia
Fauzy Rahman Kosasih, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia

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Conference: PCE2024
Stream: Adult

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To cite this article:
Warsihna J., Ramdani Z., Amri A., & Kosasih F. (2024) Meaningful Learning for Blind Students in Using Audiobooks as a Tool in Distance Education ISSN: 2758-0962 The Paris Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 195-206) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2024.16
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0962.2024.16


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