BALABOLKA Software to Improve the Ability to Access Electronic Learning Resources for Visual Impairment Students

Dirham Gumawang Andipurnama; Dikdik Mantera Wiguna; Budi Susetyo; Ranti Novianti

doi:10.17977/um005v6i22022p230

Authors

Dirham Gumawang Andipurnama Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
Dikdik Mantera Wiguna Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
Budi Susetyo Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
Ranti Novianti Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17977/um005v6i22022p230

Keywords:

Balabolka Software, Electronic Learning Resources, Visual Impairment Students

Abstract

This research was aimed to discover the use of Balabolka software in improving the ability to access electronic learning resources for visual impairment students who face the difficulties in accessing electronic learning resources. Assistive technology is needed to access these electronic learning resources. The quantitative approach to the Single Subject Research (SSR) method of A-B-A design was conveyed in order to collect the data. Based
on the results, the baseline phase level 1 (A1) was obtained in RF subject of 54.60%. Mean intervention phase level (B) in RF subject was 75.64%. Mean baseline phase level 2 (A2) in RF subject by 81.9%. The findings showed that the use of Balabolka software to be helpful
in supporting the ability to access electronic learning resources because Balabolka software offered audio functions to get information from computer devices.

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