ASL Technology & Assistive Tools in Instruction Flashcards

Which type of assistive listening device uses magnetic induction to transmit audio directly to a hearing aid or cochlear implant processor?

Answer: Hearing loop (induction loop)

A hearing loop (induction loop) uses an electromagnetic field to transmit sound directly to telecoil-equipped hearing aids or cochlear implants, improving audio access in classrooms.

When an ASL program adopts a flipped classroom model using technology, the primary benefit for ASL learners is:

Answer: Students review instructional signing videos at home, freeing class time for interactive practice

The flipped classroom frees synchronous class time for communicative ASL practice by moving lecture and demonstration content to pre-recorded videos students watch independently.

Which platform feature is most important for ensuring equitable access to online ASL coursework for students with limited internet bandwidth?

Answer: Downloadable video content for offline viewing

Allowing students to download ASL instructional videos for offline viewing removes bandwidth as a barrier, ensuring equitable access regardless of internet connectivity.

Deaf instructors using video relay interpreting services during a hybrid ASL class should ensure that:

Answer: The VRS interpreter is visible and audible to all hearing participants

When a Deaf instructor uses VRS in a hybrid classroom, the interpreter should be clearly visible and audible to all hearing participants to maintain transparent, accessible communication.

Which technology allows an ASL instructor to create interactive vocabulary review activities embedding ASL video clips?

Answer: Quizlet with video card mode or Nearpod with embedded video

Platforms like Quizlet (with video cards) or Nearpod allow instructors to embed ASL video clips directly into interactive review activities, combining visual language with digital engagement.

The primary purpose of using eye-tracking technology in ASL research and advanced instruction is to study:

Answer: Where and how signers and viewers direct visual attention during ASL discourse

Eye-tracking research in ASL examines gaze behavior, showing how signers use eye gaze grammatically and how viewers allocate attention across the signing space during comprehension.