Using computational resources on bilingual deaf literacy: An analysis of benefits, perspectives and challenges

Abstract

Various educational strategies have been explored on deaf literacy education. In bilingual deaf literacy, students learn two languages: first a sign language followed by a written language. This paper investigates the use of computational resources to improve bilingual deaf literacy. A study was performed in the context of the Literacy Project of the Baptist Church in Santana, Amapá, Brazil. It explored the use of technological resources in four activities with students from public schools. Results highlight the difficulties that arise from a lack of knowledge of written language. The article also presents design recommendations for Web projects that focus on learning activities and discusses perspectives and challenges.