publication
Conference Paper
2011
Designing Learning Support Systems: A Multimedia Dictionary for People with Reading Disabilities
Alharbi, Ohoud . 2011
Dyslexia is a learning disability which leads to problems in the ability to read and spell. It is independent of socio-economic factors and occurs despite having normal or above average intellectual abilities. Prior research has shown that people who have dyslexia are visual thinkers, and are completely different from those who have another form of hearing or visual problems. In our system, we utilize multimodal presentations to stimulate an individual’s cognitive abilities to overcome difficulties associated with dyslexia and to learn to read properly. This paper describes the multimedia dictionary that we developed. It is comprised of a browser add-on tool that links words to their multimedia representations such as video, audio, animation and static images. These representations provide a convenient and efficient way of supporting individuals with dyslexia in acquiring the meaning of the word in a format that is understandable and accessible to their way of thinking.
Publishing City
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Conference Location
Riyadh
Conference Name
Teaching and Learning as Tools of Progress Conference
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