Multi-Mode e-Learning System of Reading Skills for Deaf Students Based on Visual Multimedia

Abstract

This research aims at developing an e- spelling system supported by effective multimedia technique of sign language and finger spelling. However the aimed system should enhance the hearing disability for the Deaf student so he can enter his desired paragraph then the spelling process could be accomplished in two stages, the fist stage is the word spelling which translates each word into the corresponding sign language video clip (MPEG video cut). Then stopping message appears asking the Deaf student to move to the second stage of translating. The second stage is the letter spelling which translates the current translated word (in sign language) into finger spelling letter by letter in sequence. Both stages of spelling are controlled by the Deaf student. After completing translation of that word into alphabets finger spelling, the next word would be translated into the corresponding sign language video clip. Real run-out forms (8 screens) have been displayed to describe the tracing process of translating and spelling via this e-spelling system. The system has been showed/tried by some experts to get the valuable feedback from them. As final result it is expected that Deaf students can improve their skills in English reading when they practice, drill and repeat the translating and spelling process of various English sentences and words. One hand ASL (American Sign Language) alphabets are used for letter spelling and Indian Sign Language Dictionary is used for word spelling. Visual programming coding source and its multimedia control components/techniques with database have been used in developing this system