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Distance Learning Science Project for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students (T10D)
nJennifer Powers
Marie H. Katzenbach
n School for the Deaf

Email: jpowers1970@hotmail.com
n Barbara Strassman

Thursday, 6/26/03 -- 10:00 AM
Location: LBJ [060] 3237

Strand: Online and Distance Education
Type: Formal    Audience: All
n Summary:   Through funding from the National Science Foundation, New Jersey's Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf has facilitated a project using interactive television and other technologies to enhance teaching and learning for K-8 students across the state. This presentation will highlight the effective use of ITV and other technology resources.

Through funding from the National Science Foundation, New Jersey's Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf has facilitated a project using interactive television and other technologies to enhance teaching and learning for K-8 students across the state. This presentation will highlight the effective use of ITV and other technology resources.

The Distance Learning Science Project for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students is a three-year project funded by the National Science Foundation, the goal of which is to increase deaf and hard-of-hearing students' interest and aptitude in science. Participating in the project are 65 students from across New Jersey, ranging in age from 5 to 14, and 12 teachers of the deaf. The eight participating classrooms were provided with a variety of technologies meant to enhance science teaching and learning. Interactive television (ITV) technology is used to engage the students in each aspect of the scientific process. In addition to the ITV science classes, students participate each year in a summer science camp. Two clear benefits of the project have been: 1. An increase in communication and socialization among participating deaf students. 2. The use of classroom technology by teachers to enhance their curriculum. Attendees at this presentation will learn: 1. Effective ways to utilize ITV technology for virtual visits, socialization, and communication. 2. Ways to integrate technology, such as laptop computers, digital cameras (still and video), and iMovie software to enhance teaching and learning. 3. Issues associated with the use of ITV technology with deaf and hard-of-hearing students.