This proposal specifies the design, development and production of videodisc based instructional materials for the vocational education of deaf adolescents and adults. The resulting product will be developed based on existing audiovisual filmstrips. It will combine a level 3 interactive videodisc (L3IV) and a computer assisted instruction diskette (CAI) on the topic Basic Soldering for Electronic Repair. Special features include: (1) still-frame and live action video images of soldering skills; (2) live action video images of American Sign Language (ASL) commentary; (3) 3rd-4th grade reading level text descriptions; (4) computer generated graphics and animation to illustrate difficult facts or concepts; and (3) multiple-path competency-based design to ensure maximum success with learners. The CAI learning environment will incorporate an instructional systems design (ISD), utilizing verified psychological principles of learning, especially designated for a handicapped population.Anticipated results/
Potential Commercial Applications: Phase I will result in a prototype videodisc that will determine the feasibility of L3IV CAI technology in vocational training of the deaf. During Phase II controlled testing will allow this approach to increasing the employability of the deaf in technically related careers to be verified and refined. Many other vocational education products could then be developed in a similar way. Additionally, computer generated ASL, needed for dynamically interactive material, would be explored.
