[gps-talkusers] navigation research study
- From: Michael May <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "GPS-talkusers-freelists.org" <GPS-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:21:57 -0700
Please respond to the following email if you are interested in this study.
giudice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx .
Seeking Participants for a Research Study
We are looking for blind and low-vision individuals who would be interested in
participating in a research experiment studying spatial
learning and navigation. In the experiment, you will learn a virtual
map from verbal descriptions, similar to the messages used in current
accessible GPS software, or through touch, using a digital tactile map
. Besides investigating how the brain processes spatial information, the
results of this study will aid in the design of accessible displays for future
navigation systems. As a blind user of accessible technology myself, I realize
that getting feedback from potential users is critical, if not often overlooked.
My name is Nicholas Giudice and I am conducting this research, along with a
colleague, throughout the CSUN 2007 conference in the Torrance Room in the
Marriott.
We are researchers at the University of
California, Santa Barbara in Experimental Psychology. Our lab is part of a
multi-institution consortium interested in the research and
development of wayfinding technologies. We want to find motivated folks
who would be interested in participating in our study and giving us
constructive feedback. The experiment takes 60-75 minutes, depending on your
speed,
and you will receive a $15 cash payment for your participation. The only
requirements are that you (1) have a good sense of
direction (e.g. consider your orientation and mobility skills to be at
least average or better) and (2) are legally blind (totals and low
partials are preferred, as we are looking for active cane or dog users).
If you have any questions or want to schedule a slot to participate in
the experiment any time between March 21-24, please send me an email
at: giudice@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx .
There will also be more information about the experiment at the
conference registration table for alternative formats.
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