Examinando por Materia "Autonomous learning"

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    Design and construction of a device for facilitating the learning of Braille literacy system
    (Universidad del Valle, 2016-01-19) Duarte Barón, Katherin; Pabón, Julieth X.; Claros, Reynaldo; Gil, Jhon J.
    (Eng) This paper describes the design and implementation of a mechatronic device to facilitate learning of Braille literacy system, aimed primarily at children between 4 and 8 years, taking into account physical and functional aspects that guarantee comfort, motivation, permanence and accessibility Braille language. The device communicates wirelessly with a computer and it is integrated with software that serves as a tutor, telling the user that the character is being studied by an audible signal, evaluating what he writes emitting a sound of right or wrong and showing on the monitor for support staff / teacher supervises learning. The functionality of the equipment was validated visually impaired children.
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    Enhancing self-access in english reading comprehension among visually impaired students from public schools in Bogotá.
    (2011-10-18) Perdomo Cerquera, Ma. Elena; Vergara Novoa, Alonso
    This article presents the findings of a research study carried out in 2007 and the first semester of 2008 with visually impaired students from public schools in Bogotá. The aim was to assess the design of a self-access proposal to strengthen thinking skills in English reading comprehension. As a result, the book Reflective Reading: A Thinking Skills Approach was conceived. It is available in ink, Braille and compact disc format that can be recognized by reader software such as JAWS (Job Accessory With Speech) which is the most common device for the blind in integrated public schools.