Applying Affective Computing Techniques to the Field of Special Education

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.

Keywords:

• affective computing
• psychophysiology
• special education