Swift Playgrounds

A hybrid block-based and text-based programming environment developed by Apple for iPad and Mac that teaches coding using the Swift programming language. Swift Playgrounds is notable in the accessibility education space because it integrates with VoiceOver, includes tactile maps for spatial navigation puzzles, and is one of the few block-based programming environments accessible to students with visual impairments. However, research has shown that students still face challenges with editing code, navigating the interface using the VoiceOver rotor, and keeping up with rapidly increasing difficulty in lesson plans.