Braillebud: Transitional Learning Tool From Pre-Literacy To Braille Literacy
Alina Santander Vinokurova (Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, US)
August Rodriguez (Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, US)
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Braillebud: Transitional Learning Tool From Pre-Literacy To Braille Literacy | ||
| Published in: | Prospective and trends in technology and skills for sustainable social development. Leveraging emerging technologies to construct the future: Proceedings of the 19th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology | |
| Date of Conference: | July 19-23, 2021 | |
| Location of Conference: | Virtual | |
| Authors: | Tatiana Jaimes (Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, US) Alina Santander Vinokurova (Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, US) August Rodriguez (Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, US) | |
| Full Paper: | #639 | |
Abstract:The present paper displays the design process and characteristics of the BrailleBud. The BrailleBud is a low-cost teaching tool that encourages pre-K through first grade children to learn the Braille alphabet and acquire letter recognition skills through interactive methods that stimulate their tactile and auditory senses. It is programmed with Arduino and includes passive infrared sensors (PIR), a DFPlayer, and 5-volt solenoids. The solenoids act as braille dots to display letters, depending on their pattern, while the speaker informs the child of the letter that is currently shown. The objective is to aid young children to progress from pre-literacy to literacy, in a fun and simple manner. | ||