Tactile Volcano Maps as Resources for an Inclusive Science Education
Communications in computer and information science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 435 - 448
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Sonification for Time-series Data Exploration
The Astronomical Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
167(4), С. 150 - 150
Опубликована: Март 13, 2024
Abstract
Astronomy
is
a
discipline
primarily
reliant
on
visual
data.
However,
alternative
data
representation
techniques
are
being
explored,
in
particular
“sonification,”
namely,
the
of
into
sound.
While
there
increasing
interest
astronomical
community
using
sonification
research
and
educational
contexts,
its
full
potential
still
to
be
explored.
This
study
measured
performance
astronomers
nonastronomers
detect
transit-like
feature
time-series
(i.e.,
light
curves),
which
were
represented
visually
or
auditorily,
adopting
different
data-to-sound
mappings.
We
also
assessed
bias
that
participants
exhibited
conditions.
simulated
160
curves
with
signal-to-noise
ratios.
them
as
plots
auditory
streams
sound
parameters
represent
brightness:
pitch,
duration,
redundant
duration
pitch.
asked
identify
presence
features
these
four
conditions
session
included
an
equal
number
stimuli
without
features.
With
stimuli,
detected
transits
performances
above
chance
level.
led
overall
better
compared
outperformed
nonastronomers.
Visualisations
conservative
response
(reluctance
answer
“yes,
transit”),
whereas
sonifications
more
liberal
responses
(proneness
respond
transit”).
Overall,
this
contributes
understanding
how
representations
(visual
auditory)
mappings
(pitch,
pitch)
affect
detection
accuracy
biases.
Язык: Английский
A Universe of Sound: processing NASA data into sonifications to explore participant response
Frontiers in Communication,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9
Опубликована: Март 13, 2024
Historically,
astronomy
has
prioritized
visuals
to
present
information,
with
scientists
and
communicators
overlooking
the
critical
need
communicate
astrophysics
blind
or
low-vision
audiences
provide
novel
channels
for
sighted
process
scientific
information.
This
study
sonified
NASA
data
of
three
astronomical
objects
presented
as
aural
visualizations,
then
surveyed
individuals
elicit
feedback
on
experience
these
pieces
it
relates
enjoyment,
education,
trust
data.
Data
analyses
from
3,184
survey
participants
yielded
significant
self-reported
learning
gains
positive
experiential
responses.
Results
showed
that
astrophysical
engaging
multiple
senses
could
establish
additional
avenues
trust,
increase
access,
promote
awareness
accessibility
in
communities.
Язык: Английский
Experiencing accessibility of historical heritage places with individuals living with visible and invisible disabilities
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2024
Introduction
Around
16%
of
world's
population
lives
with
visible
and
invisible
disabilities.
People
disabilities'
participation
may
be
limited
because
the
environmental
obstacles.
Moreover,
historic
heritage
places
were
built
before
development
accessibility
standards
rights
people
living
disabilities
majority
not
designed
to
accessible.
Access
is
important
for
carrying
out
activities
in
place
but
also
create
reinforce
identity.
The
aim
this
study
was
explore
experiences
when
visiting
sites
considering
issues.
Methods
This
a
qualitative
interpretive
description.
Participants
adults
(e.g.,
motor
disability)
or
autism)
For
data
collection,
go
along
interviews
(also
referred
literature
as
“walking
interview”
two
different
locations
Historic
District
Old
Quebec
City
conducted.
Thematic
analysis
done.
Results
Twenty-one
participants
completed
interviews:
one
Séminaire
de
Québec
(Seminary
City)
other
Petit-Champlain
Place
Royale
areas
City.
Three
themes
emerged:
(1)
Obstacles
impact
on
participation;
(2)
Disabling
accessibility;
(3)
Heritage
meaning.
Discussion
barriers
identified
by
are
diverse
differ
according
person
type
disability.
However,
social
leisure
particularly
limited,
despite
strategies
developed
some
participants.
demonstrated
an
interest
accessing
places,
therefore
it
seems
essential
consider
needs
developing
solutions,
seek
balance
between
preserving
promoting
inclusive
equitable
access
all.
Язык: Английский
Evaluating the effectiveness of sonification in science education using Edukoi
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28(5), С. 693 - 711
Опубликована: Май 29, 2024
Abstract
Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
and
Mathematics
classes
are
mainly
taught
using
visual
supports.
However,
the
advancement
of
technology
increasing
efforts
to
equip
schools
with
digital
instrumentation
have
opened
up
possibility
exploring
new
teaching
avenues,
such
as
sonification.
We
explored
efficacy
sonification
in
education
a
novel
interactive
tool,
Edukoi,
context
astronomy,
which
is
predominantly
disseminated
through
spectacular
images,
animations,
visuals.
Edukoi
motion-sensing
tool
that
converts
images
sound
real-time
for
educational
applications.
Our
study,
conducted
nearly
150
middle-school
students,
included
preliminary
questionnaire
investigating
perception,
engagement,
motivation
students
towards
science;
two
sessions
dedicated
testing
assessing
potentiality
software
recognition
colour
shape
real
sketchy
images;
final
second
administration
capture
possible
beneficial
effect
use
engagement
science.
Results
showed
effectiveness
reasonable
identification.
Although
did
not
reveal
an
increment
science
over
time
oral
feedback
from
was
positive.
presents
alternative
aid,
potentially
benefiting
diverse
learners,
including
visually
impaired.
Further
developments
needed
enhance
its
conveying
more
complex
features
composite
colours
or
shapes.
Язык: Английский