SpellBound: a tangible spelling aid for the dyslexic child

Abstract

SpellBound is an interactive learning aid for Dyslexic children. It aims at developing an integrated approach towards learning spellings in the English language. The approach is based on the theory of "Multiple Intelligence" for teaching letters and consequently connecting them to make words with associated meaning, to dyslexic children of the age 8--12 years. It is an activity based learning aid which uses color, visuals, and tangible shapes as assets in the process of teaching basic English vocabulary to dyslexic children. It teaches writing alphabets and spellings through visuals and making shapes in a sequential manner. This paper presents the research process, user feedback and the iterative development of the concept. It elaborates on Spellbound's architecture and interactions and the learning possibilities it generates.