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This project presents and evaluates a novel virtual-reality Braille writer-simulator, which was developed for sighted tutors to learn and practice writing Braille [1]. Its novelty lies in the fact that it offers Braille trainers the opportunity to learn and practice the Braille writing system, by using a 3D virtual Braille writer [1]. Although Braille training software is available for computer users, we argue that learning Braille through the particular virtual device will be much more effective [2].
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Hatzigiannakoglou, P.D., Chytopoulou, E. (2018). Design and Evaluation of a Virtual-Reality Braille Writer-Simulator. In: Auer, M., Tsiatsos, T. (eds) Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning. IMCL 2017. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 725. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75175-7_29
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