Design and Development of a Cloud-based Sign Language Center using Google Sites

Abstract

This paper shares an innovative approach in the development of a Cloud-based Sign Language Center (CSLC). Based upon the Alessi and Trollip Instructional System design Model, the CSLC was developed using the Google Sites as the main platform and incorporating Google Docs, Profprofs.com and Camtasia Studio to create a rich student centred learning environment. This CSLC is designed to be a sustainable system to supplement the learning of sign language among hearing-impaired learners as well as hearing parents and the general public. Implications of the design and the use of cloud-based tools shall be discussed.