What is it?
Skyle is an eye-tracking system designed specifically for iPads, allowing individuals with physical disabilities to control the device using only their eyes. It enables full access to apps, communication tools, educational activities, and the internet by tracking where the user looks and translating eye movements into touch commands. In the inclusive classroom, Skyle opens up powerful opportunities for students who have limited or no reliable hand control to interact independently with technology.
How to use it?
To use Skyle, the device is mounted securely with the eye tracker attached to a compatible iPad. After a quick calibration process, the system detects the user’s gaze and allows them to navigate, select, and interact with apps simply by looking at different parts of the screen. Teachers and therapists can customize settings such as dwell time (how long a student must look at something to activate it) to match individual abilities, and provide support as students learn to use eye gaze for communication, learning, and recreation.
Why use it?
Using Skyle in the inclusive classroom promotes equitable access to learning, communication, and digital exploration for students with significant physical disabilities. It fosters independence, participation, and engagement, allowing students to demonstrate knowledge, express themselves, and interact with peers in ways that were previously inaccessible. By incorporating eye-tracking technology like Skyle, educators create a more inclusive environment where every student has a voice and the tools to thrive academically and socially.
