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Creative side of math
http://www.timeswv.com/local/local_story_095004633.html
While that technology could be a decade in the making, Darrah is heading a
project that could help visually impaired students explore the world
through computers and the sense of touch in the very near future.
The ACTIVE program, which stands for Advancing Content Through Interactive
Virtual Environments, uses software and a haptic device that looks similar
to a pen attached to an arm. Grasping the haptic device in their hand,
students can ?feel? the sensation of gravity and dimensions by tracing an
object. There?s also an element of sound in the program to give the
students a sense of increasing or decreasing elevations, which is useful
when exploring geological formations such as volcanoes and canyons.
While the project is developing software and materials for visually
impaired students, Darrah said the application could be useful in any
classroom.
?It?s good for any kind of student who wants tactile feedback,? she
explained. ?Some learners like to touch things. They like to be moving and
touching with their muscle groups to learn. This (software) could advance
anyone?s learning.?
From an early age, Darrah, an East Fairmont native, said that she saw the
creative side to math. 


Lisa Yayla
Huseby Kompetansesenter 
Oslo Norway
lisa.yayla@xxxxxxxxxx

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