Abstract. Nowadays, there are various types of learning materials used in the process of teaching and learning of Al-Quran including the use of mobile application. However, the features of mobile application that are appropriate for the process of memorizing the Al-Quran, especially for the needs of children with autism is still limited. Thus, this paper proposes an interactive Al-Quran mobile application namely iHafaz to facilitate autism children recite and memorizing Al-Quran. A takrir (repetition) technique in Islamic learning approach is embedded in this mobile application in order to assist autism children memorizing the Al-Quran easily. This mobile application consists of two main modules which are Hafaz (Memorize) and Latihan (Exercise). Result from the user testing shows that 72.4% of respondents agree that the takrir technique embedded in the mobile application able to improve the usability of the mobile application in helping the autism children to recite and memorize the Al-Quran easily.
The paper will report on work in progress that aims to give children with dyspraxia a playful and physical experience in developing handwriting skills using the specialist animation technique known as rotoscopy. This technique has been investigated in order to identify whether motivation and engagement can be increased by using a performance-led approach which would allow children to practice handwriting using gross motor skills, for example bodily movement and gesture. A user-centred methodology is being used to identify requirements of dyspraxic children and a pedagogical context for the rotoscopy prototypes.
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