L. J. Barker
Computer-Assisted Vocabulary Acquisition: The CSLU Vocabulary Tutor in Oral-Deaf Education
University of Colorado System
deficits vocabulary negative impact literacy interpersonal interaction deaf children part evaluation outcomes assessment conducted determine effectiveness computerbased vocabulary tutor elementary auditoryoral program participants 19 children 16 profoundly deaf 3 hearing vocabulary tutor displays line drawings photographs words learned computergenerated avatar talking head provides synthesized audiovisual speech driven text computer system also generates printed words corresponding imaged items audiovisual reception children memorized 218 new words everyday household items 4 weeks receptive vocabulary tested using avatar speak name item students retained half new words freely available vocabulary tutor whose characteristics tailored individual need provide languageintensive independent learning environment supplement classroom teaching content areas