The design of a software to enhance the reading comprehension skills of deaf students: An integration of multiple theoretical perspectives

Authors:
Magda Nikolaraizi;Ioanna Vekiri
Affiliations:
Department of Special Education, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece 38221;Department of Primary Education, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
Venue:
Education and Information Technologies
Year:
2012

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Abstract

In this paper we discuss the role of visual resources, namely Greek Sign Language videos, concept maps and pictures, and their allocation in a multimedia educational software designed to enhance reading comprehension in deaf children. First, we summarize research findings from three bodies of literature that informed the design of the software: reading comprehension and deaf children, the role of visual displays in reading comprehension and multimedia learning theories. In the following part, we describe the software "See and See" and explain how relevant theory and research regarding visual displays and multimedia learning has been applied to its design. Finally, we present a pilot evaluation of "See and See" regarding the students' interaction with the software and its role in reading comprehension.