TWTD: A multi-touch tutoring system for the physically challenged

Amir Zeid, Abrar Amin, Mariam Al-Najdi, Aisha Al-Rowaished

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Abstract

Teaching physically challenged students using computers has always been a real challenge. Based on the level of disability, the tools (software and hardware) may change. After all, with the incredible growing technologies and trained professionals, we can hold higher expectations than previously before possible by developing a software that will help disabled people make best use of information and communication technology by giving information, help and support on all aspects of disability computing. In this paper, we introduce They Want They Do (TWTD) which is multi-touch educational software that aims at teaching physically challenged students basic skills (English, Mathematics, colors, science) using computers. The application uses a combination of technologies in an economically feasible way. TWTD was tested in public schools for the physically challenged students in Kuwait.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 8th IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education, WBE 2010
PublisherACTA Press
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780889868328
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event8th IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education, WBE 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Duration: 15 Mar 201017 Mar 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 8th IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education, WBE 2010

Conference

Conference8th IASTED International Conference on Web-Based Education, WBE 2010
Country/TerritoryEgypt
CitySharm El Sheikh
Period15/03/1017/03/10

Keywords

  • E-learning
  • Multi-touch user interfaces
  • Physically challenged education

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