Programming and controlling robots using scanning on a speech generating communication device: A case study.
BACKGROUND: Programming Lego Mindstorms robots is used for problem-based learning in science. Children with physical disabilities and complex communication needs may be limited in their ability to participate.OBJECTIVES: To involve a 12 year old student with cerebral palsy in programming Lego robots...
| Publicado en: | Technology & Disability Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 275 - 287 |
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| Formato: | case study pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2013
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