Authors:
Wararat Wongkia
1
;
Kanlaya Naruedomkul
2
and
Nick Cercone
3
Affiliations:
1
Mahidol University, Thailand
;
2
Mahidol University, Faculty of Science, Thailand
;
3
York University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Canada
Keyword(s):
Math Expression, Text-to-Speech, Blind and Visually Impaired Learning.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
Context Dependent Learning
;
Domain Applications and Case Studies
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Hardware and Software
;
Enterprise Information Systems
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
;
Ubiquitous Learning
;
Virtual Labs: Examples, Architecture and Organization
Abstract:
We present the requirements to access mathematics for the Thai visually impaired students. Blind and visually impaired (VI) students agreed to participate in an interview to determine the requirements for using a text–to–speech (TTS) system with the capability to automatically read math expressions. The interview consisted of two parts: the students’ background characteristics and the students’ difficulties in and requirement for using TTS systems to read math expressions. Our results show that the students who are blind and visually impaired had difficulties to access mathematics. The students have basic computer skills with standard software e.g., Microsoft Word. Therefore, the findings suggest that the students desire assistant technology to better access to mathematics.