Visualization for the Mind’s Eye

Abstract

Abstract. Software visualization has been almost exclusively tackled from the visual point of view; this means visualization occurs exclusively through the visual channel. This approach has its limitations. Considering previous work for blind people we propose that complementing usual approaches with those techniques used to develop interfaces for non-sighted people can enhance user awareness of logical structures or data types using different perception channels. To achieve better comprehension, we deal with new or augmented interfaces built on top of standard systems for data visualization and algorithm animation. The notion of specific concept keyboards is introduced. As a consequence, modern information and learning systems can be designed in such a way that not only sighted but also blind users can navigate within these systems.

Supporting Data Structures Visualization for Teachers and Learners

“…Data structures visualization has been studied before. Baloian et al [2] concentrate on the problem of lack of interactivity in many of the previously developed systems and that fact is crucial for the proper involvement of the learner in order to have a successful learning experience. Adarme and Molinares [3] stress the importance of visualization in real contexts thus focusing on structures defined using Java.…”