Teaching programming to the deaf

ABSTRACT

For certain groups of handicapped persons the field of computer science offers challenging, high-paying careers which are more accessible than other careers. Programming can be done at cathode ray tube terminals which provide a dynamic, visual environment needed by the hearing impaired, and which can be placed in locations convenient to those with mobility impairments. Unfortunately, most colleges and universities are not prepared to teach such students, particularly the deaf. In this paper an ongoing research project to design an online, dynamic, student-controlled library of programming language examples for use in teaching programming languages is described. This system promises to be useful in meeting the needs of handicapped students.

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