Mak-Messenger and Finger-Chat, communications technologies to assist in teaching of signed languages to the deaf and hearing

Author

Ohene-Djan, James ; Zimmer, Robert ; Bassett-Cross, James ; Mould, Andrew ; Cosh, Ben

Author_Institution

Goldsmiths Coll., Univ. of London, New Cross, UK

fYear

2004

fDate

30 Aug.-1 Sept. 2004

Firstpage

744

Lastpage

746

Abstract

Communications-based learning technology is an area of educational research that seeks to use advanced communication systems to enhance traditional learning environments with tools that allow students and teachers to formulate and exchange ideas. Increasingly technologies such as instant messaging, and chat systems are being used for teaching. We present two communications-based learning systems, Mak-Messenger and Finger-Chat, specifically designed to assist in the teaching of signed languages to deaf and hearing students. By providing these examples of learning technologies specifically tailored to the deaf community, we hope to illustrate how advanced learning technologies may be used to address issues relating to the educational needs of the deaf.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; electronic messaging; handicapped aids; linguistics; natural languages; teaching; Finger-Chat; Mak-Messenger; chat systems; communication technology; communications-based learning technology; deaf community; deaf students; educational needs; educational research; instant messaging; learning environments; learning technologies; sign language teaching; Auditory system; Communications technology; Deafness; Education; Educational technology; Handicapped aids; Internet; Vocabulary; Web server; Writing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies, 2004. Proceedings. IEEE International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2181-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICALT.2004.1357643

Filename

1357643