Integrating Writing Direction and Handwriting Letter Recognition in Touch-Enabled Devices

Jayakumar, A.; Babu, G.S. Ajith; Raman, Raghu; Nedungadi, Prema

doi:10.1007/978-81-322-2523-2_38

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“…It can also provide the awareness needed to tackle various social and health issues (Chaudhary et al , 2010; Nedungadi et al , 2017). More advanced techniques such as personalization (Nedungadi and Raman, 2012), using character recognition (Jayakumar et al , 2016) and speech recognition (Jayakumar et al , 2016) for language learning provide detailed, individualized feedback to the learner while customizing presentation to suit the learner. Our education model utilized low-cost tablets that were adaptable to low-resource environments with intermittent electricity.…”

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Towards an inclusive digital literacy framework for digital India

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate an Inclusive Digital Literacy Framework for vulnerable populations in rural areas under the Digital India program. Key challenges include addressing multiple literacies such as health literacy, financial literacy and eSafety for low-literate learners in low-resource settings with low internet bandwidth, lack of ICT facilities and intermittent electricity. Design/methodology/approach This research implemented an educational model based on the proposed framework to train over 1,000 indigenous people using an integrated curriculum for digital literacies at remote settlements. The model uses mobile technology adapted for remote areas, context enabled curriculum, along with flexible learning schedules. Findings The education model exemplifies a viable strategy to overcome persistent challenges by taking tablet-based digital literacies directly to communities. It engages different actors such as existing civil societies, schools and government organizations to provide digital literacy and awareness thereby improving both digital and life skills. It demonstrates the potential value of a comprehensive Digital Literacy framework as a powerful lever for Digital Inclusion. Practical Implications Policy makers can use this transformational model to extend the reach and effectiveness of Digital Inclusion through the last mile enhancing existing training and service centers that offer the traditional model of Digital Literacy Education. Originality/value This innovative mobile learning model based on the proposed Digital Framework for Inclusion instilled motivation, interest and confidence while providing effective digital training and conducting exams directly in the tribal settlements for low-literate learners in remote settings. Through incorporating multiple literacies, this model serves to empower learners, enhance potential, improve well-being and reduce the risk of exploitation.

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