Touch, Gesture & Voice
Tablets, game systems, smart phones and application like Siri all suggest a trend away from the inefficiencies of the keyboard for virtual interactions. Touch, Gesture & Voice are some of the more “natural” ways learners will access and immerse themselves in learning experiences.
Opportunity Statement
Learning technologies venture opportunities in Touch, Gesture & Voice are bountiful in that the introduction of marketable versions of these new interfaces is very new and pedagogically appropriate design applications are still few and far between.
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Posted in: Emerging Markets Poll
jhodi 4:13 pm on September 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
These learning technologies allow students to intuitively interact with their learning devices to facilitate learning. My personal use of a tablet to teach math has allowed me to incorporate technology into my classroom in a wide variety of ways and has allowed me to supply my students with fantastic opportunities online.
Doug Connery 8:18 pm on September 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I never learned to type properly so being a “two finger pecker” on the keyboard is slow and inefficient for me. Other methods such as touch, gesture and voice will help me and others to get the message across.
jbrown5 2:57 pm on September 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I just can’t see going back from the trend of iPads/iPhones/etc – I only see touch, gesture and voice becoming more and more integrated in learning as the technologies to create these learning tools become easier to use.
sophiabb 8:21 pm on September 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I love these technologies and my family does too. From my husband, a high teacher, who is a one finger typist who can now develop his lesson plans/activities quicker; to my daughter who is dyslexic and this lessens some of her anxiety re spelling; and my science nerd son, who is in his comfort zone.
jenbarker 11:30 pm on September 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
When I think of young children who are no longer learning how to type properly, I see these forms of technology as necessary. As well, many children with written output delays use Dragon Dictation to aid in assisting them to get their ideas down. Unfortunately, the most useful version (with the best voice recognition) of this product is very costly.
visramn 12:11 am on September 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
These types of resources open up many doors for students with special needs who may struggle with keyboards. It makes the process of using devices easier for some and can be visual based for those who struggle with vision, reading, etc. It is definitely a more interactive means of using a device.
adi 8:12 pm on September 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Touch, gesture and voice is also linked to the idea of learning through the senses and brain plasticity. It touches upon Dale’s cone of experience http://teacherworld.com/dalescone.gif
melissaayers 8:40 am on September 12, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I think like others have already stated these technologies really help further open up the world of learning for those with special needs or learning disabilities. They can aid learning by providing multiple options for all students on how they interact with content and each other, something that I think is only likely to enhance their learning experiences.