[blindkid] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Recruitment for Braille Study at National Convention

Carol Castellano via blindkid blindkid at nfbnet.org
Tue May 27 19:36:00 UTC 2014


Hi Everyone,
I'm not sure if this announcement appeared on blindkid, but here is 
info on a research study on proficient Braille readers over age 18.
Carol

Carol Castellano
Parents of Blind Children-NJ
Director of Programs
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
973-377-0976
carol_castellano at verizon.net
www.blindchildren.org
www.nfb.org/parents-and-teachers


>Proficient braille readers interested in participating in the braille study
>described below should contact Dr. Robert Englebretson at his contact
>information below:
>
>Invitation to Participate in a Research Study at the NFB Convention
>
>I am a professor of Linguistics at Rice University, a life-long braille
>reader, and am conducting research about cognitive and perceptual aspects of
>braille reading. If you are over the age of 18 and consider yourself a
>highly proficient braille reader, you are invited to participate in a
>research study during the upcoming NFB convention in Orlando. The study will
>take approximately one hour, and I will be using a high-resolution tracking
>system to record what your fingers do while you are reading. This system
>consists of an infrared camera mounted above the tabletop, and a small,
>nonobtrusive device that you will wear on the backs of your hands. You will
>first be asked to read naturally, both on paper and on a Braille display.
>You will next be asked to read a series of words and sentences, and to
>perform simple tasks like identifying errors, identifying words, and
>answering basic questions about what you are reading. The tracking system
>will collect information about your finger movements, reading speed, and
>reaction times. Prior to the study, you will be given a short survey about
>your background and experiences reading braille. Your identity will be kept
>confidential, and the data will be made anonymous. You will be compensated
>for completion of the study by your choice of a $40 gift card from either
>iTunes or Amazon.com. If you have questions or are interested in
>participating in the study, please contact me, Dr. Robert Englebretson, by
>e-mail at reng at rice.edu (or by phone at 713-348-4776) and I will send you
>information for how to sign up.
>
>
>
>--
>******************************************************************
>       Dr. Robert Englebretson     *Associate Professor and Graduate Advisor*
>       Dept. of Linguistics, MS23
>       Rice University
>       6100 Main St.
>       Houston, TX 77005-1892
>       Phone: 713 348-4776
>       E-mail: reng at rice.edu
>       http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~reng
>
>
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