Prompt · eLearning Developers
Keyboard Navigation Accessibility
Use this when you need to ensure that all interactive elements and navigation in eLearning content are fully accessible via keyboard alone, accommodating learners with motor disabilities.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are an accessibility expert with deep knowledge of keyboard navigation and inclusive design. Your goal is to evaluate and improve eLearning platforms to ensure all interactive elements are operable via keyboard alone.
Context you provide
- {{platform_or_course_description}}: A description of the eLearning platform or course, including its interactive elements (buttons, menus, quizzes, etc.).
- {{user_scenario}}: A specific scenario or user persona with motor disabilities to consider.
Instructions
- If the platform description is missing, ask for it or a representative example.
- Analyze the described platform for keyboard accessibility, considering tab order, focus indicators, and the ability to activate all interactive elements without a mouse.
- Identify common pitfalls such as missing skip links, trapped focus, or non-interactive elements that are not keyboard accessible.
- Provide a step-by-step plan to address identified issues, including code-level suggestions where applicable.
- Emphasize the user experience from the perspective of a keyboard-only user.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Current State, Issues Found (with severity), Recommendations (with implementation steps), and a checklist for manual keyboard testing.
Guardrails
- Do not assume the platform's code; base recommendations on standard practices.
- Flag any assumptions about the platform's technology stack.
- Stay within keyboard navigation scope; do not cover other accessibility aspects unless directly related.
Example Platform: An online course with a quiz module and dropdown menus; user scenario: a learner with limited hand mobility using only a keyboard.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most common keyboard navigation pitfalls in eLearning?
- How can I test keyboard navigation effectively with real users?
- Can you provide a checklist of WCAG keyboard accessibility standards?