An e-learning system for the deaf people

Drigas, AS; Kouremenos, D; Kouremenos, S; Vrettaros, J

dc.contributor.author	Drigas, AS	en
dc.contributor.author	Kouremenos, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Kouremenos, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Vrettaros, J	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:49:59Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:49:59Z
dc.date.issued	2005	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/34854
dc.subject	Deaf people	en
dc.subject	e-content	en
dc.subject	e-learning	en
dc.subject	Sign language	en
dc.subject	Video	en
dc.subject	Vocational training	en
dc.subject.other	Deaf people	en
dc.subject.other	E-content	en
dc.subject.other	Greek Sign Language	en
dc.subject.other	Vocational training	en
dc.subject.other	Distance education	en
dc.subject.other	Interactive computer systems	en
dc.subject.other	Internet	en
dc.subject.other	Personnel training	en
dc.subject.other	Problem solving	en
dc.subject.other	Video conferencing	en
dc.subject.other	Learning systems	en
dc.title	An e-learning system for the deaf people	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1109/ITHET.2005.1560236	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ITHET.2005.1560236	en
heal.identifier.secondary	1560236	en
heal.publicationDate	2005	en
heal.abstract	This paper presents a Learning System (LS) which offers Greek Sign Language videos in correspondence to every text in the learning environment. The system is designed notably for deaf adults for the purpose of their lifelong vocational and educational training. In the LS, the special needs of Deaf learners are satisfied, e.g. bilingual information (text and sign language), high level of visualization, interactive and explorative learning, and the potential of learning in peer groups via video conferencing. In this environment, for the first time, Greek signers are able to learn in their own language, the sign language. In addressing the above context, the LS is adapted to the specific learning problems of the target group, i.e. deaf adolescents and young adults. The provided content is bilingual. Bilingual experiments (spoken and signed language) in schools of the deaf and hearing impaired have shown that the use of sign language in the classroom enhance reading competence significantly. The basic objective of the present e-learning environment is the support of the equal rights of Deaf people for their access and real attendance in the vocational and educational training. The development of LS and this paper has been supported by Leonardo Da Vinci Framework Program, ""DELFE"" project, of European Union. © 2005 IEEE.	en
heal.journalName	ITHET 2005: 6th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, 2005	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1109/ITHET.2005.1560236	en
dc.identifier.volume	2005	en
dc.identifier.spage	T2C	en
dc.identifier.epage	17-T2C-21	en