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Web-based touch display for accessible science education
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Web-based touch display for accessible science education
Evan F. Wies5, M. Sile O’Modhrain5, Christopher J. Hasser5 , John A. Gardner6 and Vladimir L. Bulatov6
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Immersion Corporation, 801 Fox Lane, San Jose, CA 95131, USA |
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Science Access Project, Oregon State University, 301 Weniger Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-5607, USA |
Abstract
Inaccessibility of instructional materials, media, and technologies used in science, engineering, and mathematics education
severely restricts the ability of students with little or no sight to excel in these disciplines. Curricular barriers deny
the world access to this pool of potential talent, and limit individuals’ freedom to pursue technical careers. Immersion has
developed a low-cost force-feedback computer mouse. This haptic display technology promises fundamental improvements in accessibility
at mass-market prices (sub-$100). This paper presents the results of an investigation into the potential benefits of incorporating
haptic feedback into software intended for college and high school physics curricula.
Acknowledgements The National Science Foundation supported this work through an SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant, Award No.
DMI-9860813. Jon Gunderson at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne, provided feedback on the force feedback curriculum
module and tested it with his students. Dr. Norman Lederman of the Department of Science and Mathematics Education at the
Oregon State University College of Science contributed to the user evaluation survey. Several anonymous testers gave generously
of their time to provide feedback on the efficacy of the curriculum module.
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