General Interest - Technology Helps Deaf Students at Gallaudet University

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University in Washington is the world's only university with designed for deaf students and those who are hard-of-hearing--. hearing disorders do not keep students from learning because the university's heavy use of technology. Students use interactive in and out of the classroom, technologies such as interactions on Skype. More than 90 percent of Gallaudet's use some form of online communication. Professor Gene Mirus technology is important in the learning process. "So there , you know, televisions and webcams and things like that. are able to record themselves doing projects in sign , and do that at home. We use a lot computer technologies, and webcams and things like that." Sonam , a student from Sri Lanka, says his years at have offered experiences different from his childhood. "Sri Lanka states. And they don't have one standardized sign language. , in the United States, for example, there are signs almost everything that you would ever want to talk . In Sri Lanka, there isnt'. And so there are things you find it very difficult to talk about Sri Lanka." Another student says Gallaudet has helped him his communication skills, especially with ASL ---- American Sign . "When I grew up, I was signing in a that was more English-like-. Here at Gallaudet, I sign like I sign in ASL ---- more visual and communication is much easier, and the social life is here." That increased ability to communicate helps many students. " lot of networking and reaching out to people and learned from - Ive had role models that Ive from here. They provide workshops, there are a lot sporting activities, intramural events that Ive been involved with." " students increase their self-confidence-, and improve their communication abilities they leave Gallaudet ready to face the world." I'm Watson.

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