Research Initiatives
The AMAC research initiative incorporates 34 colleges and universities throughout the state of Georgia.
Objective 1
Design and implement formative and summative research on the AMAC model for delivering alternative media to students with print disabilities at the postsecondary level.
Objective 2
Evaluate the effectiveness of specific assistive technologies integrated into an on-line learning environment (WEB CT) for students with print disabilities.
- On-line screen reader (JAWS, WYNN, Premier Assistive Technology)
- On-line speech to text program
- On-line library (AMAC)
Objective 3
Research the efficacy of providing postsecondary students with print disabilities a universally designed electronic learning environment to enhance writing performance.
- Electronic markup and management application (EMMA)
- ePortfolios as a mode of learning
- integration of reading and writing skills
- evaluation process
- effective with types of learners
Objective 4
Research the effectiveness of specific assistive technologies integrated into EMMA for students with print disabilities.
- On-line screen reader
- On-line speech to text program
- On-line library