Design and Assessment of Virtual Learning Environments to Support STEM Learning for Autistic Students

Cecil, J.; Sweet-Darter, Mary; Gupta, Akhil

doi:10.1109/fie44824.2020.9274031

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“…This tool could facilitate the teaching of curricular subjects and the development of social and cultural competences of this category of students, considered one of the most discriminated against in terms of access to education by UNICEF [ 21 ]. Thus, children with disabilities can benefit from digital learning materials that can help them to overcome the barriers they face, as highlighted in the specialty literature [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]. The research also has inherent limitations, primarily because only the opinions of specialists working with children with disabilities were identified.…”

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“…Other studies revealed that children with disabilities, especially from Northern countries, are thought to be the main beneficiaries of this “digital revolution” [ 17 ]. Specialists claim that these children can benefit from appropriate learning materials and overcome communication barriers with the help of “cyber learning techniques and environments” [ 18 , 19 , 20 ]. According to UNICEF, at least 93 million children with disabilities “are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society and they suffer from discrimination with regard to access to education” [ 21 ].…”

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Exploring the Opportunity to Use Virtual Reality for the Education of Children with Disabilities

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Inclusive education represents one of the most challenging aspects of modern education. In recent years, a major challenge in achieving inclusivity in education has been to find modern tools that might adapt the teaching process to the needs of children with disabilities. This article investigates the possibility to use virtual reality (VR) technology to improve the learning process of children with disabilities. In this regard, a qualitative study based on the Focus Group method was conducted among 31 specialists who work with children with disabilities, with the aim of identifying potential opportunities and limits of using VR technology in the education of this category of children. The research results reveal that for most of the interviewees the VR application was a new experience; they appreciated that this technology could improve the educational process for children with disabilities and it could become a useful tool to support the education of such children. These results could have a positive impact on the activities carried out by policymakers, academia, and the economic environment in their efforts to implement policies aimed at improving the inclusive education system. To this end, some VR applications could be developed in a collaborative system involving IT companies and universities in the designing and implementation of these applications.

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“…However, challenges, such as technological accessibility and desire for additional support, have also been identified. 12 [34] 2020 Virtual tool design This study addresses the difficulties and problems associated with the design they encounter when developing virtual training tools for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite being founded on literature research, the report provides helpful insights and relevant conclusions regarding the design standards for such applications.…”

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A Survey on E-Learning Recommendation Systems for Autistic People

Rathod,

Goudar,

Kulkarni

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IEEE Access

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Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Asperger's syndrome, has an impact on cognition, social relationships, and behaviour. Based on these characteristics and their learning interests, e-learning recommendation systems attempt to provide personalized recommendations. This may enhance the learning ability of individuals with ASD. However, some technological challenges limit the ability of the population to use support scenarios and prevent efficient learning. This study tries to review elearning recommender systems for individuals with ASD. The main identified aspects are 1) a lack of design principles while building customized e-learning platforms for those with ASD, 2) technological limitations to developing recommender systems for e-learning, and 3) suggestions that reduce field limitations. The studies additionally discovered that social communication and psychological abilities had the greatest focus of study. A small number of studies mentioned the participant's ASD level, the majority of the articles highlighted the beneficial effects of designing a content-based recommender system specifically for those with ASD.

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“…VR therapy can help individuals overcome social fears through exposure to simulated social situations. It has been used in virtual learning environments to improve learning experiences, flexibility, and immersion for autistic students [20], [21], [22], [23].…”

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Virtual Teaching and Learning Platform for Caregivers of Children with Autism

Mudrikah Ab Mahadi,

Norziana Yahya,

Ernie Mazuin Mohd Yusof

et al. 2023

AMCI

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This paper aims to discuss the critical aspects and necessary elements of virtual teaching and learning for children with autism. Given the challenges faced by parents and caregivers in supporting the education of children with autism, it becomes crucial to develop effective strategies and platforms that ensure their educational progress. While efforts have been made to provide equal educational opportunities for children with autism, there is a lack of research on digital learning specifically tailored to their needs, and limited availability of accessible learning software resources. Therefore, it is essential to conduct a review of the key features and essential components of VTL platforms that support caregivers, as well as examine the integration techniques to facilitate VTL. This study employs a literature review methodology, involving a systematic search and selection of relevant articles from academic databases, followed by an analysis and synthesis of the findings to explore the utilization of ICT technology in VTL for children with autism. In addition, this review aims to assist future researchers by presenting a proposed VTL platform, thereby contributing to the design and development of effective VTL platforms for this unique group of learners.

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Design and Assessment of Virtual Learning Environments to Support STEM Learning for Autistic Students

Cited by 12 publications

References 58 publications

Exploring the Opportunity to Use Virtual Reality for the Education of Children with Disabilities

Exploring the Opportunity to Use Virtual Reality for the Education of Children with Disabilities

A Survey on E-Learning Recommendation Systems for Autistic People

Virtual Teaching and Learning Platform for Caregivers of Children with Autism

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