Access Methods: Eye Gaze
Discover more about eyegaze as an access method. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months. This course will describe the types of eye tracking technology available and the skills required to use eye gaze as a control method.
Description
Discover more about eyegaze as an access method. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months. This course will describe the types of eye tracking technology available and the skills required to use eye gaze as a control method.
Course aim
To expand understanding of eye gaze as an access method and consider what and how it can be used.
You will learn
- Why eye tracking technology has become so popular in the past decade
- A brief overview of the skills required to use eye gaze efficiently
- The types of eye tracking technology that is currently available and the features of this tech
- Examples of considerations you might want to make when seeing if eye tracking technology will work for you or someone you know
- How we can develop our eye gaze skills to make the most out of eye tracking
Course includes
Interactive online activities, videos and signposting to further information.
Certificate upon completion
Suitable for
Anyone wanting to learn more about eyegaze as an access method that may enable independent control of activities for people with physical disabilities.
IPAACKS competencies
Identifying Needs
- Aware of the role that technology can play in supporting education and participation
Implementation
- Knowledge of a range of different access methods
- Aware of the underpinning knowledge required by the person using AT
Facilitating Learning
- Aware of what AT is and that it can help people who have access and learning support needs
Special Requirements
You will be required to use one of the following web browsers: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari
Payment
You can purchase this course by card or Purchase Order; select your payment method at checkout. If you choose Purchase Order, an invoice will be emailed to you. Click here to read our guide on how to do that.