A Proposed Pedagogical Mobile Application for Learning Sign Language

Authors

  • Samir Abou El-Seoud Professor
  • Islam Taj-Eddin Lecturer
  • Ann Nosseir Lecturer
  • Hosam El-Sofany Lecturer
  • Nadine Abu Rumman Demonstrator (Ph.D. candidate)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v7i1.2387

Keywords:

Sign Language, Wireless J2ME, Java Wireless Communication Technologies, JSF, JSP, JMS, SVG, J2SE, Client, Server, Handheld System, Mobile System, TCP/IP, Video Streaming, Adobe After Effects, HTTP Connectivity

Abstract


A handheld device system, such as cellular phone or a PDA, can be used in acquiring Sign Language (SL). The developed system uses graphic applications. The user uses the graphical system to view and to acquire knowledge about sign grammar and syntax based on the local vernacular particular to the country. This paper explores and exploits the possibility of the development of a mobile system to help the deaf and other people to communicate and learn using handheld devices. The pedagogical assessment of the prototype application that uses a recognition-based interface e.g., images and videos, gave evidence that the mobile application is memorable and learnable. Additionally, considering primary and recency effects in the interface design will improve memorability and learnability.

Author Biographies

Samir Abou El-Seoud, Professor

British University in Egypt - BUE Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science

Islam Taj-Eddin, Lecturer

British University in Egypt - BUE Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science

Ann Nosseir, Lecturer

British University in Egypt - BUE Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science

Hosam El-Sofany, Lecturer

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Arab East Colleges for Graduate Studies, Department of Computer Science,

Nadine Abu Rumman, Demonstrator (Ph.D. candidate)

Princes Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) College of Information Technology Computer Graphics Department

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Published

2013-01-10

How to Cite

Abou El-Seoud, S., Taj-Eddin, I., Nosseir, A., El-Sofany, H., & Abu Rumman, N. (2013). A Proposed Pedagogical Mobile Application for Learning Sign Language. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 7(1), pp. 46–55. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v7i1.2387

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