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¹Department of Computer Graphics Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA. nadamovi@purdue.edu

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A new graphical user interface enables non-expert users to create American Sign Language (ASL) animations for deaf learners. This tool facilitates the integration of ASL translations into digital educational materials, enhancing accessibility.

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Human-Computer Interaction
Linguistics

Background:

Digital learning materials often lack accessibility for deaf learners.
Creating sign language animations traditionally requires specialized animation expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a user-friendly graphical interface for generating American Sign Language (ASL) animations.
To enable educators of the Deaf to incorporate ASL translations into digital learning resources.

Main Methods:

Design of an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) for 3D character posing.
Integration of the GUI into a broader software system for digital content creation.
User study with individuals lacking computer animation experience.

Main Results:

Non-expert users successfully created ASL animations.
Animations were generated quickly and with high accuracy.
The interface proved effective for its intended user group.

Conclusions:

The developed GUI significantly lowers the barrier for creating ASL animations.
This technology can enhance the accessibility of digital learning materials for the deaf community.
The system empowers educators to create inclusive educational content.