Students with disabilities (SWDs) often struggle with note-taking during lectures. Therefore, many higher education institutions have implemented peer note-taking programs (PNTPs), where peer note-takers (PNTs) assist SWDs in taking lecture notes. To better understand the experiences of SWDs and PNTs, we conducted semi-structured interviews with eight SWDs and eight PNTs. We found that the interaction between SWDs and PNTs was predominantly unidirectional, highlighting specific needs and challenges. In response, we developed EmoBridge, a collaborative note-taking platform that facilitates real-time collaboration and communication between PNT-SWD pairs using emojis. We evaluated EmoBridge through an in-the-wild study with seven PNT-SWD pairs. The results showed improved class participation for SWDs and a reduced sense of sole responsibility for PNTs. Based on these insights, we discuss design implications for collaborative note-taking systems aimed at enhancing PNTPs and fostering more effective and inclusive educational experiences for SWDs.
@article{arxiv.2410.11432,
title = {EmoBridge: Bridging the Communication Gap between Students with Disabilities and Peer Note-Takers Utilizing Emojis and Real-Time Sharing},
author = {Hyungwoo Song and Minjeong Shin and Hyehyun Chu and Jiin Hong and Jaechan Lee and Jinsu Eun and Hajin Lim},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.11432},
year = {2024}
}
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This paper has co-first authors: Hyungwoo Song, Minjeong Shin, Hyehyun Chu, and Jiin Hong. 18 pages, 6 figures, 4 tables