PLATAFORMA DE APRENDIZAGEM MOODLE: UMA CONTRIBUIÇÃO PARA A FORMAÇÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENGENHARIA PARA ATUAR NA SOCIEDADE DO CONHECIMENTO

Abstract

In the knowledge society, human capital andknowledge have become the main sources of wealth oforganizations. Faced with this reality, one challenge is tomake knowledge accessible to all people. The present paperreports a part of research that is being developed toimplement the accessible learning resources to the area ofgraphics representation, essential in the training ofengineering professionals. It focuses mainly on issues ofaccessible virtual learning environment Moodle andcustomizations of tools: user profile, pictures and videosdescription, and communication such as chat and forum.These are necessary to meet the goals of research project: topromote an accessible course of graphical representation topeople with visual or hearing impairments. Index Terms ⎯ accessibility, accessible Moodle, assistivetechnology, virtual learning environmen.