Using the Technique of Interaction Design (IxD) and Augmented Reality (AR) as Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities

Abstract

This paper considers the implement of Kids Can Read Application to assist kids with learning disabilities to spell and read correctly. The researchers applied the advantage of Quick Response (QR) code technology into the interaction design. The Kids Can Read will install on smartphone or tablet and will be using with word card with QR code integrated, kids will scan the QR code, and the spelling instruction will appear with sound of each word. Kids will be able to open the application to reviewing the word afterward without the re-scan the QR code. The interface design of the Kids Can Read is easy to use and kids friendly. Most of the kids in this study prefer to use Kids Can Read to help them learn and practice of word reading and spelling. As a result, when the application was conducted into practice in schools, the sample in this study had a statistically significant increase in spelling ability at 0.05. This is in consistent with the hypothesis that the ability to read word spelling of the Grade 3 students with learning disability in reading is higher after using the Kids Can Read. Hence, we anticipate that all of students with learning disabilities who study in Grade 3 in the country will have chance to use the application by the end of next year.