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The development and analysis of interactive videodisc technology to teach speechreading
S B Slike1, N E Thornton, D H Hobbis
1Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Master of Science Program, Bloomsburg University, Pennsylvania, USA.
American Annals of the Deaf
|October 1, 1995
Summary
This study shows that an interactive videodisc program significantly improved speechreading skills for college students. The Speechreading Challenges on Videodisc program offers effective practice and immediate feedback for learning speechreading.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Traditional methods for teaching speechreading can be limited.
- Interactive technology offers potential for enhanced learning experiences.
- Videodisc technology allows for user-paced learning and immediate feedback.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-based interactive videodisc program for teaching speechreading skills.
- To assess the program's impact on the speechreading abilities of college students.
Main Methods:
- Development of the "Speechreading Challenges on Videodisc" program.
- A study involving 74 college students using the program for speechreading practice.
- Pretest and posttest measures of speechreading ability, including the Costello Test of Speechreading.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvement in speechreading ability was observed from pretest to posttest.
- Participants demonstrated enhanced skills in speechreading words, sentences, and stories.
- The videodisc program provided effective practice in a user-friendly environment.
Conclusions:
- The computer-based interactive videodisc program is an effective tool for improving speechreading skills.
- Interactive videodisc technology offers a valuable alternative to traditional speechreading instruction.
- Further research can explore the application of this technology across different populations and settings.