Title :
An assistive computerized system for children with moderate intellectual and learning disabilities
Author :
Alja´am, J.M. ; Jaoua, A.M. ; Alhazbi, Jaoua Saleh ; Hassan, Mohamad ; Elsaddik, Abdulmotaleb
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Eng., Qatar Univ., Doha, Qatar
Abstract :
We aim in this project to develop a system for children with intellectual and learning disabilities that supports collaboration, data exploration, communication and creativity. The system offers specific tutorials on basic concepts. It can enhance the communications and learning capabilities of the children. The tutorial contents contains multimedia elements that help the children understand effectively the topics. An assessment component is being developed to evaluate the children understanding. Parents can also be involved in the learning process by adding some contents suitable to their children.
Keywords :
groupware; handicapped aids; intelligent tutoring systems; multimedia computing; assessment component; assistive computerized system; children; collaboration; communication; creativity; data exploration; learning capability; learning disability; learning process; moderate intellectual disability; multimedia elements; tutorial contents; Computers; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Materials; Multimedia communication; Software; Tutorials; Assistive learning Tools; Educational software; Learning Disability; Tutorials design;
Conference_Titel :
Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2011 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Amman
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-642-2
DOI :
10.1109/EDUCON.2011.5773141