ASL CLeaR: STEM Education Tools for Deaf Students

In this paper, we introduce the American Sign Language STEM Concept Learning Resource (ASL CLeaR), an educational application demo. The ASL CLeaR addresses a need for quality ASL STEM resources by featuring expertly presented STEM content in ASL, and employing an ASL-based search function and a visuocentric search interface. This paper discusses the main objectives of the ASL CLeaR, describes the components of the application, and suggests future work that could lead to improved educational outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students in STEM topics. Categories and Subject Descriptors K.4.2 [Computers and Society]: Assistive technologies for persons with disabilities General Terms Design, Human Factors. Keywords American Sign Language, ASL, STEM education, deaf.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2015
• Where: ASSETS
• Authors: Jeanne Reis, Erin Treacy Solovey, Jon Henner, Kathleen Johnson, Robert Hoffmeister
• Keywords: ASSETS 2015, Emerging Technology