Final Project Information

My final project can be found here: http://digitalwritinginasl.pbworks.com/

This wiki is a balance of definitions, classroom application ideas, and program descriptions/links. What makes it different than other wikis is accessibility. The terms and descriptions are accessible in American Sign Language. The audience is primarily teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing, but there are some sections which could be beneficial for students. The criteria for sites and programs to make the wiki were how user friendly they are, cost (free), and visual accessibility via video or other conceptually visual layout.

The purpose of the wiki is collaboration around some of these basic web 2.0 concepts. If teachers become comfortable with these 7 areas in their classroom (regardless of programs they select), their students will be exposed to digital writing options that help keep them even with their peers. The web is generally a wonderfully accessible tool--with some interpreted materials, digital literacy is attainable regardless of disability.