Nigel Newbutt's Outputs (24)

Using virtual reality head-mounted displays with autistic children: Views, experiences and future directions (2019)
Journal Article

This article seeks to place children on the autism spectrum at the centre of a study examining the potential of virtual reality head-mounted displays used in classrooms. In doing so we provide data that addresses three important and often overlooked... Read More about Using virtual reality head-mounted displays with autistic children: Views, experiences and future directions.

Case studies of users with neurodevelopmental disabilities: Showcasing their roles in early stages of VR training development (2019)
Book Chapter

In this chapter we will reflect on two projects that have enabled disabled groups to be involved in designing and influencing technology that will be used by them. In addition, we will reflect on the process, limitations, barriers and actual involve... Read More about Case studies of users with neurodevelopmental disabilities: Showcasing their roles in early stages of VR training development.

Using virtual reality with autistic pupils (2018)
Other

In the guide Nigel explores the two main options for VR-HMD; HTC Vive and cardboard VR with a smartphone/device. Focussing on the cardboard VR option, he then offers some guidance on using this technology with autistic pupils and recommends some cont... Read More about Using virtual reality with autistic pupils.

Towards a framework for implementation of virtual reality technologies in schools for autistic pupils (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Virtual reality and associated technologies offer unique potential for learning in special educational contexts. Research studies have demonstrated applications of collaborative VR for encouraging and enabling children with autism to communicate and... Read More about Towards a framework for implementation of virtual reality technologies in schools for autistic pupils.

Virtual reality tour: Experiences of autistic children (2018)
Report

We worked with 11 autistic children in a school setting. The age ranged from 10-14 with a mean age of 12.4. Of the 12 children invited to take part, eleven (11) completed the process. The process comprised five parts:

1. Answering questions relate... Read More about Virtual reality tour: Experiences of autistic children.

Assisting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder through technology (2018)
Book Chapter

This chapter seeks to provide a review and overview of technology that has been used to support autistic people. The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of technology used by autistic groups contextually and historically. Materials covere... Read More about Assisting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder through technology.

Listening to the user's voice: Designing a museum application for children with autism (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This study seeks to understand the design requirements reported by two autistic groups by co-designing an ‘app’ with the aim of delivering a meaningful museum experience. The objective of engaging an autistic group in the co-design is due to a lack o... Read More about Listening to the user's voice: Designing a museum application for children with autism.

Exploring an autism condition in "Mary and Max" (2014)
Journal Article

The development of virtual reality technologies for people on the autism spectrum (2014)
Book Chapter

Representations of the self in classroom virtual worlds: An autism perspective (2014)
Book Chapter

Using virtual reality technology to support the learning of children on the autism spectrum (2014)
Book Chapter

What was that you said? The preferences and appropriateness of communication in a virtual world by young people with autism (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Exploring communication and representation of the self in a virtual world by young people with autism (2013)
Thesis

The use of virtual worlds in schools: A methodology and framework (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Learning in virtual worlds: Report on outcomes of 8-sessions teaching Blender (2012)
Report

Westgate School virtual worlds for learning: Consultant report addressing a virtual world project in Westgate School Leicester (2011)
Report

A brief review: Assistive technology and autism, a proposal for virtual tools for improved communication and emotional recognition (2010)
Book Chapter

Can the use of supplementary video and audio materials support student understanding of 3D animation? Some results, analysis and conclusions (2009)
Book Chapter

Creating a suitable and successful solution for the integration of podcasting and vidcasting in a higher education e-learning environment (2008)
Book Chapter

The use of commercial game technology to teach video production – some initial results (2007)
Book Chapter