ASL Technology & Assistive Tools in Instruction Flashcards

Which technology platform is most commonly used in the United States to provide real-time video relay services (VRS) that ASL instructors should familiarize students with?

Answer: Video Relay Service (VRS) platforms such as Sorenson or Purple

VRS platforms like Sorenson and Purple allow Deaf individuals to make phone calls through an ASL interpreter via video, and ASL instructors should ensure students understand this communication technology.

CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) provides accessibility in educational settings primarily by:

Answer: Converting spoken words into instant text captions on screen

CART uses a trained captioner to convert spoken language into real-time text displayed on a screen, providing communication access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

When recording ASL instructional videos for online delivery, which technical element is most critical for visual clarity of handshapes?

Answer: High-contrast background (plain, non-distracting color)

A plain, high-contrast background ensures that handshapes, fingerspelling, and movement are clearly visible without visual interference in ASL instructional videos.

Which feature of a video captioning tool is most important for ensuring accessibility of ASL instructional content for Deaf students?

Answer: Accurate, human-reviewed captions synchronized with the video

Human-reviewed, accurately synchronized captions ensure that Deaf and hard-of-hearing students can access all spoken content in ASL instructional videos without errors.

ASL instructors using a learning management system (LMS) should ensure videos are:

Answer: Downloadable, captioned, and viewable at adjustable playback speeds

Accessible LMS videos should allow students to replay, adjust speed, and access captions — all of which support ASL learners who need to study visual movement repeatedly.

Videoconferencing platforms used for online ASL instruction must meet which minimum technical requirement?

Answer: Provide high-definition video with minimal lag for visual communication

Since ASL is a visual language, videoconferencing platforms must deliver high-definition, low-latency video to preserve handshape and movement accuracy during online instruction.