ICTs in education for Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing learners

Abstract

This study is a literature review which focuses on the educational needs for the deaf and DHH and the various environments that are available for them, based on ICTs. Most of the reviewed articles are quantitative researches (Survey Research, Experimental Research Design), focused on the effectiveness and the design of the applications and programs that contribute to the communication, as well as the education of deaf and DHH students. Other articles that were studied are literature reviews addressing the educational needs, ICT based tools, as well as suggesting necessary future improvements for this educational approach.