Remote sign language education

Bag code: EDUSLT24210024 Days: Two training days ("Today’s training 5 hours"). Time: 10 training hours. Targeted participants: Teachers and trainers – translators and communication enthusiasts – students and researchers – parents and community members. Program overview: This program is about teaching sign language remotely (definition – types – characteristics – objectives – positives – negatives .. etc). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Theoretical basics of teaching sign language remotely Second training unit: Practical application of teaching sign language via digital platforms Program objectives: - To introduce the trainee to concepts and theoretical foundations related to sign language and its importance in communication with the deaf and hard of hearing. - To enable the trainee to use electronic platforms and distance learning techniques to teach sign language efficiently. - To have the trainee apply various teaching strategies and methods to simplify sign language for learners through digital media. - To design an interactive training lesson in sign language employing modern technical tools. Program themes: First training unit: (Theoretical basics of teaching sign language remotely): Introduction to sign language • Definition of sign language and its origin • The importance of sign language in enabling communication • Differences between sign language and spoken language Beneficiaries of sign language • Deaf and hard of hearing • Families and surrounding individuals of people with hearing disabilities • Educational and service institutions Principles of distance education • Concept of e-learning • Requirements of the digital environment • Advantages and challenges of remote learning Basics of symbols and signs • Sign alphabet letters • Basic numbers • Common daily signs Second training unit: (Practical application of teaching sign language via digital platforms): Tools and techniques of distance learning • Educational platforms (Google Meet - Zoom) • Interactive digital resources • Recording visual lessons Interactive teaching strategies • Online group activities • Simulations and educational games • Immediate feedback Designing training lessons • Planning lesson objectives • Preparing supporting visual and audio content • Evaluating learning outcomes Innovation in teaching sign language • Using artificial intelligence for real-time translation • Using augmented and virtual reality • Creating visual resources suitable for different groups Bag contents: PowerPoint 99 Trainer’s guide 65 Trainee’s guide 63 Activities 4 Introductory guide 4 References 4 Evaluation and data forms 6 Pre- and post-assessment tests 10 Videos 4 Photos 15 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Training bag template: Please click here to view the training bag template