Digital Tools for Content Adaptation in Higher Education

1. Digital tools for content adaptation in higher education

Digital tools enhance student engagement through interactive and compelling learning experiences. They support an individualised approach to learning and allow for necessary adaptations.

As part of the InclUDE project, research on the use of digital accessibility tools in higher education was conducted in 2021. The aim was to provide insight into the knowledge of faculty and students at higher education institutions regarding learning accessibility tools. The findings indicated that the inability to locate digital accessibility tools and a lack of knowledge about their use are two key barriers to their adoption in higher education institutions (Vaughan and Rekhi, 2022).

Digital tools allow educators to direct students' attention more effectively, foster collaboration, and improve learning outcomes. Whether through teaching and learning applications, the preparation of accessible digital teaching materials, or artificial intelligence-based teaching systems, digital tools support the implementation of Universal Design for Learning and adaptation to the diverse needs of students.