Paper Info
Title
A model to design interactive learning environments for children with visual disabilities
Abstract
Current interactive learning environments cannot be accessed by learners with disabilities, in particular for students with vision disabilities. Modeling techniques are necessary to map real-world experiences to virtual worlds by using 3D auditory representations of objects for blind people. In this paper, a model to design multimedia software for blind learners is presented. The model was validated with existing educational software for these users. We describe the modeling of the real world including cognitive usability testing tasks by considering not only the representation of the real world but also modeling the learner's knowledge of the virtual world. The software architecture is also described by using this model, displaying the components needed to impact learning. Finally, we analyze critical issues in designing software for learners with visual disabilities and propose some recommendations and guidelines.
Year
DOI
Venue
2007
10.1007/s10639-007-9039-3
EAIT
Keywords
Field
DocType
virtual world,cognitive usability testing task,blind learner,visual disability,real world,current interactive learning environment,auditory representation,modelingmethodologies .children withvisualdisabilities . virtual environments .user adaptedinterfaces,multimedia software,blind people,software architecture,educational software,usability testing,virtual environment,virtual worlds
Educational software,Interactive Learning,Metaverse,Computer science,Usability,Human–computer interaction,Software,Software architecture,Cognition,Multimedia,Instructional simulation
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
12
3
1573-7608
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
5
0.63
15
Authors
1
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Jaime Sánchez122230.04