Computer Graphics and Language Instruction for the Deaf

Abstract

Mastery of the English language in all of its various expressive and receptive forms is essential for success in the American school system. Deaf children, through an inability to hear the spoken language, generally have reduced language and reading abilities. Even when sound is amplified to allow optimum use of residual hearing, deaf and hearing impaired children do not receive clear signals of spoken language components. Educational materials are being developed employing videotape and computer generated three-dimensional animation which will coordinate written and spoken language. With this new technique the materials designer is able to control time, space and audition to emphasize specific linguistic principles.

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