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Edited by Dr. David J. Ayersman, Mary Washington College, and
Dr. W. Michael Reed, New York University
Incoming editor: Dr. Lynne Schrum, University of Georgia
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| formerly Journal of Research on Computing in
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Volume 35 Number 2
Winter 2002—2003
Applying Affective Computing Techniques to the Field of
Special Education
Marcee M. Steele
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
John W. Steele
Consultant, Wilmington, North Carolina
Abstract
Affective computing is an emerging area of
technology that could offer many benefits to the field of special
education. These computing
techniques involve the expression and interpretation of emotion and
behavioral responses. Although researchers are still in the experimental
stages with these devices, it would be valuable for special
educators to start thinking about possible implications for the
classroom.
This article provides some background on psychophysiology and then
describes affective computing techniques. Finally, we present two
potential examples of these techniques for students with
disabilities.
Contributors
Marcee M. Steele received a PhD from the University of South
Florida and is a professor of special education at the University of
North
Carolina at Wilmington. She teaches undergraduate and graduate
courses in learning disabilities, diagnostic techniques, exceptional
children,
and current issues in special education. John W. Steele is a
computer consultant who has an MS in management information systems from
the
University of Arizona and a BS in engineering from the University
of Pittsburgh.
Contact
Marcee M. Steele
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Watson School of Education
Wilmington, NC 28403
steelem@uncwil.edu
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