An Adaptive E-learning Platform for Primary School Children with Visual Impairment

Abstract

Condition wherein an individual experiences a complete or partial loss of vision. It stands as one of the most prevalent disabilities worldwide. Frequently, a comprehensive remedy for this condition remains elusive. Consequently, individuals living with blindness learn to integrate it as a part of their lives. With the intention of assisting those with visual impairments, this research focuses on creating a mobile application encompassing four key features: a module for recommending tutors, a voice-operated calculator, an interactive gaming component, and a supportive voice assistant. The main objective of our application is to enhance the online learning experience for visually impaired elementary school children. A survey of visually impaired primary students demonstrated the system's accuracy, feasibility, effectiveness, and engagement. The results confirm the system's positive impact on the education of visually impaired students, offering a promising path towards inclusive and empowering learning environments.

Country : Sri Lanka

1 B.A.D.A Sathsarani2 A.L.D.K.S Liyanage3 W.A.K.D Nayanananda4 S.T.D Dias5 K.A.D.C.P Kahandawaarachchi6 Sathira Hettiarachchi

  1. Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  2. Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  3. Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  4. Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  5. Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
  6. Faculty of Computing, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka

IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 11, November 2023 pp. 422-429

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.711057

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