Examining visual attention of dyslexics on web navigation structures with eye tracking
Date Issued
2008
DOI
10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2008.4781673
Abstract
In this paper, we describe an exploratory
experiment in which visual attention on the web is
compared for people with different cognitive abilities.
Eye tracking can measure the direction, sequence and
duration of a web user’s gaze over time. Eye
movements of participants, with and without dyslexia,
were recorded by means of a remote eye tracking
device. Participants completed nine tasks on each of
six different web sites. Findings indicate marked
differences between the visual scan paths of dyslexic
and non-dyslexic web users. Results also provide
insights as to how eye tracking can be applied to
assess the usability of interfaces for people with
special needs and inform the design of accessible
interactive systems.
experiment in which visual attention on the web is
compared for people with different cognitive abilities.
Eye tracking can measure the direction, sequence and
duration of a web user’s gaze over time. Eye
movements of participants, with and without dyslexia,
were recorded by means of a remote eye tracking
device. Participants completed nine tasks on each of
six different web sites. Findings indicate marked
differences between the visual scan paths of dyslexic
and non-dyslexic web users. Results also provide
insights as to how eye tracking can be applied to
assess the usability of interfaces for people with
special needs and inform the design of accessible
interactive systems.