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Hello, my name is Ashley, I am a college student studying Speech-Language Pathology and I'm currently conducting some research on the use of educational technology. I am curious as to whether any ASL instructors use a form of video communication through Skype or a Webcam to allow their students to practice their sign hands-on with other students or individuals who are hearing impaired or non hearing impaired. I was thinking maybe an arrangement similar to that of a pen pal with ASL as the direct mode of communication, one student or class being hearing and the other hearing impaired. Perhaps this could be arranged with a school that specializes in educating students who are Deaf or hearing impaired. It may be a great opportunity for both groups of students to learn from each other in a direct communicative context. Please let me know what you think of this idea ? Thanks
Brit Hi Ashley,

I am an American Sign Language teacher in Michigan and came across your post today. I think you have a great idea! Pen Pal system. Very interesting. I would be willing to contact the Deaf school near my high school that I teach at to see if they would be interested in something like this. Very good idea though, instead of writin...See More
Jan 26, 2013


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