Presentation
Enhancing Engagement and Interaction in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): A Comparative Study on the Impact of Front-Facing Partner Display in SGD mediated Conversations
DescriptionThis study investigated how an augmentative communication device with the addition of a front-facing partner display affected interactions between device users and their speaking partners. It was hypothesized that when a front-facing partner display was added to the communication device it would improve the conversational engagement between the device user and their partner. It was discovered that including a partner display consistently increased co-construction and reduced talk-over between dyads. However, from the questionnaires and post-study interviews, we found that the dyads had mixed opinions on the usability of the display, highlighting individual differences in conversational dynamics between partners and preferences for technology support.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeWednesday, September 11th1:50pm - 2:10pm MST
LocationFLW Salon D
Usability and System Evaluation
DEI