Effectiveness of Multimedia Reading Materials when Used with Children Who Are Deaf
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| Title: | Effectiveness of Multimedia Reading Materials when Used with Children Who Are Deaf |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Marshal Gentry, M., Chinn, K. M., Moulton, R. D. |
| Source: | American Annals of the Deaf. 2004 149(5):394-403. |
| Availability: | Gallaudet University Press. 800 Florida Avenue NE, Denison House, Washington, DC 20002-3695. Tel: 202-651-5488; Fax: 202-651-5489; Web site: http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: | Multimedia Materials, Reading Materials, Deafness, Reading Comprehension, American Sign Language, Manual Communication, Cues, Teaching Methods, Performance Based Assessment, Technology Integration, Computer Uses in Education, Research Methodology, Program Effectiveness |
| ISSN: | 0002-726X |
| Abstract: | The purpose of the study was to assess the relative effectiveness of print, sign, and pictures in the transfer of reading-related information to children who are deaf. By means of personal computers, deaf children were presented CD-ROM-generated stories in four different formats: print only, print plus pictures, print plus sign language, and print plus pictures plus sign. A repeated-measure design was used to analyze participants' reading comprehension performance. Significant differences were found among the four presentation options. One observed phenomenon was that participants would switch from American Sign Language to Signed English when analyzing text. The study findings suggest that presenting stories on CD-ROM with multiple modes of reading cues, such as print, pictures, and sign language, may be an enjoyable and interesting supplement to standard reading practices. A Story Retelling Score Sheet is appended. (Contains 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 39 |
| Entry Date: | 2006 |
| Access URL: | https://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/04volume.htm |
| Accession Number: | EJ747606 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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