eDescription
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Extended, Enhanced, Educational Description.

This project will develop and evaluate a new audio description methodology, eDescription, specifically designed to provide access to and improve the educational impact of curriculum materials for students who are blind and visually impaired. Working with a nationally recognized team of experts in the field of education for blind students, this project will build on the current research on cognition in blind children to create "eDescriptions".

eDescriptions will include key visual information and will provide supplemental information to enhance meaning, concepts, context and learning. We expect project results will apply to video, graphics, animation and illustrations and could eventually be delivered via audiotapes, CD-ROM/DVD, a Web-based server or digital television. Project objectives and components are available on this site for those interested.

Teachers interested in participating in this project should read more about the project and the required time committment. The Teacher Information page contains links to the forms required for participation.

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For more information or to become an eDescription research participant contact:

Terry Maggiore M.Ed. COMS
eDescription Project Coordinator
(617) 300-3469
Email: terry_maggiore@wgbh.org

Rick Ely E.Ed. TVI
eDescription Project Manager
(617) 300-3401
Email: rick_ely@wgbh.org