A Virtual Assistant on Campus for Blind and Low Vision Students
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| Title: | A Virtual Assistant on Campus for Blind and Low Vision Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lannan, Amanda |
| Source: | Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship. Sep 2019 8(2). |
| Availability: | Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship. 2496 Prospect Drive, Upland, CA 91784. Tel: 909-985-8578; Fax: 909-985-8578; e-mail: snam@csusb.edu; Web site: http://www.josea.info |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Students with Disabilities, Blindness, Partial Vision, Undergraduate Students, Computer Simulation, Assistive Technology, Accessibility (for Disabled), Productivity, Incidental Learning, Interpersonal Relationship, Self Concept, Student Experience, Individual Development |
| ISSN: | 2167-3454 |
| Abstract: | "I want to make the most of my college experience…pass the courses I need to get into law school, make new friends, and travel. Maybe study abroad." These are the sentiments of one undergraduate student. These goals are not so different from those of hundreds of students attending college, yet, the mere fact she is blind creates a completely different perspective. This exploratory study seeks to learn how undergraduate students who are blind or have low vision (BLV), experience Aira, an augmented reality application, as a visual interpreter, in post-secondary settings. Semi-structured interviews illuminated three major themes: (a) accessibility impacts productivity, (b) incidental learning affects social interactions, and (c) sense of self. Theoretical conclusions are made on how Aira positively contributes to a complete college experience for students who are BLV, as outlined in the Seven Vectors of Identification Development (Chickering & Reisser, 1993). |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1231810 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | "I want to make the most of my college experience…pass the courses I need to get into law school, make new friends, and travel. Maybe study abroad." These are the sentiments of one undergraduate student. These goals are not so different from those of hundreds of students attending college, yet, the mere fact she is blind creates a completely different perspective. This exploratory study seeks to learn how undergraduate students who are blind or have low vision (BLV), experience Aira, an augmented reality application, as a visual interpreter, in post-secondary settings. Semi-structured interviews illuminated three major themes: (a) accessibility impacts productivity, (b) incidental learning affects social interactions, and (c) sense of self. Theoretical conclusions are made on how Aira positively contributes to a complete college experience for students who are BLV, as outlined in the Seven Vectors of Identification Development (Chickering & Reisser, 1993). |
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| ISSN: | 2167-3454 |
