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PathIt: computational thinking training resource for visually impaired individuals
| Resumo: | The contemporary landscape of problem-solving requires individuals to possess robust Computational Thinking (CT) skills. Acquiring these skills is contingent on the availability of adequate training resources. This scarcity is particularly pronounced for visually impaired individuals, as the majority of existing CT training materials are inaccessible due to their reliance on visual elements.To remedy this situation, PathIt is introduced, offering a non visual CT resource tailored to provide full accessibility to visual impaired individuals. PathIt encompasses a physical component that provides a tactile interface for users interaction and a software platform offering a range of CT challenges with both visual and auditory outputs, thereby catering to a diverse audience, including those with and without visual impairments. This Master’s Dissertation encompasses the design, development, assessment, and pre ceding research that led to the creation of the PathIt system. The efficacy of PathIt as a CT training resource is rigorously evaluated across a spectrum of visual abilities and age groups, showcasing its potential as a versatile tool for nurturing CT skills and underscoring its adaptability and inclusivity. |
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| Autores principais: | Cunha, Angélica Soares |
| Assunto: | Learning resources Computational thinking Visual impaired students education Game-based learning Pedagogy Special education Recursos de aprendizagem Pensamento computacional Educação de alunos com deficiência visual Aprendizagem baseada no jogo Pedagogia Educação especial |
| Ano: | 2023 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade do Minho |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
| Resumo: | The contemporary landscape of problem-solving requires individuals to possess robust Computational Thinking (CT) skills. Acquiring these skills is contingent on the availability of adequate training resources. This scarcity is particularly pronounced for visually impaired individuals, as the majority of existing CT training materials are inaccessible due to their reliance on visual elements.To remedy this situation, PathIt is introduced, offering a non visual CT resource tailored to provide full accessibility to visual impaired individuals. PathIt encompasses a physical component that provides a tactile interface for users interaction and a software platform offering a range of CT challenges with both visual and auditory outputs, thereby catering to a diverse audience, including those with and without visual impairments. This Master’s Dissertation encompasses the design, development, assessment, and pre ceding research that led to the creation of the PathIt system. The efficacy of PathIt as a CT training resource is rigorously evaluated across a spectrum of visual abilities and age groups, showcasing its potential as a versatile tool for nurturing CT skills and underscoring its adaptability and inclusivity. |
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