The article I read was created as a learning tool for deaf, hard of hearing and learning impaired students. Since these students have a hard time comprehending the information because it is spoken, they use captions in their presentations. "Captions allow Web audio and video to be both perceivable to those who do not have access to audio and understandable to a wider audience." Some of the software they recommend is Quicktime, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, Flash, Shockwave and Java.
This technology plays a major role in the learning process for students with disabilities. It helps those students feel included in the lesson that the teacher is teaching, and the teacher would not have to slow down to explain or let those students catch up. It also helps average students by giving them the opportunity to see the information as the teacher is presenting it.
I think this is a great tool. Not only could it be used in the classroom, but also outside for disabled adults. By having this technology available, they would not feel like their handicap is such a burden. Also, if you are viewing a video, for example, on the web and your speakers do not work, having this technology could help because you do not have to rely on hearing the information but instead you could view it.
Further research on this topic would be really helpful. As I was searching for an article for this assignment, there was not much to choose from. I would like to know where else it could be used and other methods to use this technology in the classroom.
http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/2005/proceedings/2336.htm
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I also think that this is a great use of technology as well. It is a great tool to use inside and outside of the classroom. I also love how it mentions handicapped individuals. Its great how they wont think that their disablity is a burden anymore. This is a great and effective technology.
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