Multimedia for primary school children learning sign language

Authors:
Kirsten Ellis
Affiliations:
Monash University, Berwick
Venue:
OZCHI '09 Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the Australian Computer-Human Interaction Special Interest Group: Design: Open 24/7
Year:
2009

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Abstract

This research explores the design, development and user testing of a purpose built multimedia resource to assist hearing children in Primary school to learn Australian Sign Language (Auslan). The multimedia application consists of vocabulary instruction, a story, song, game and a series of questions. Children's preferences for characters and activities are investigated as are their opinion on the most appropriate number of signs per session and their enjoyment of learning Auslan in a multimedia environment.