Teaching technological skills for the deaf

Bag code: EDUCO82210025 Days: Two training days ("Today’s training 5 hours"). Time: 10 training hours. Targeted participants: Teachers in schools for the deaf and hard of hearing - educational technology and e-learning specialists - sign language interpreters wishing to develop digital tools - inclusive educational program supervisors. Program overview: This program is about teaching technological skills for the deaf (definition - types - characteristics - objectives - positives - negatives .. etc). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Digital tools in deaf education Second training unit: Producing digital content for the deaf Program objectives: - That the trainee recognizes the supportive technical tools for deaf education. - That the trainee uses digital applications that facilitate interaction with deaf students. - That the trainee designs simplified technological educational activities. - That the trainee evaluates the effectiveness of technical tools in improving communication. Program axes: First training unit: (Digital tools in deaf education): Concept of digital education for the deaf • Characteristics of deaf learners in the digital environment. • Technical challenges in visual communication. • Principles of accessible teaching with signs and images. Educational technological tools • Visual presentation applications (Canva – Genially). • Audio and visual design tools (Loom – Clipchamp). • Simplified interactive platforms (Nearpod – Jamboard). Designing accessible digital activities • Preparing videos translated into sign language. • Using symbols and images in content. • Combining sound, text, and signs in one lesson. Practical training • Group application on a technological tool. • Analyzing successful educational experiences. • Presenting and evaluating trainees’ productions. Second training unit: (Producing digital content for the deaf): Principles of content design for the deaf • Simplifying texts and visual language. • Considering visual rhythm and hand movements. • Importance of clarity of symbols and letters. Producing educational videos • Choosing suitable recording tools. • Coordinating text and signs in the presentation. • Improving sound and lighting quality. Evaluating digital content • Standards of quality for educational content for the deaf. • Testing usability and understanding. • Collecting feedback to improve the final version. Marketing and publishing digital content for the deaf • Strategies for publishing across digital educational platforms. • Accessibility and clarity standards in sign language content. • Analyzing interaction and developing the digital identity of the content. Contents of the bag: PowerPoint 103 Trainer’s guide 64 Trainee’s guide 56 Activities 4 Introductory guide 4 References 4 Evaluation and data forms 6 Pre- and post-test 10 Videos 4 Images 13 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Training bag model: Please click here to view the training bag model