How can new technologies address the special challenges faced by students who are deaf as they learn to read and write?
New technologies that make use of video and television captioning and interactive computer media can be useful in teaching deaf students to read and write for a number of reasons. First, the visual nature of such technology is well suited to the strengths that these students bring to the classroom. Second, the use of interactive media with high-quality graphics is motivating, since it is both easily accessible and interesting. Third, these technologies are adaptable to the individual needs and preferences of the students.
