Mi-Sign

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Mi-Sign Mobile Info - Signs Images Glossary
Network
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Question

• If you were on holiday and did not speak the
  language, what tools are available to help you
  communicate?
• Could you use these tools to communicate with a
  deaf person?

Tools
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Research

• We wanted something that was
• Portable
• Accessible
• Relevant to our learners
• Statistics
• Researched current market

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The Concept

• To design and create an app that translates
  vocational words into BSL signs
• To facilitate teaching and learning
• To assist BSL users to communicate in an
  educational and vocational environment

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Our Partners

• All partners were involved in LSIS MoLeNET 3
• Doncaster College for the Deaf approached The
  Sheffield College who then introduced The
  Learning Skills Network
• Together we are developing Mi-Sign

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Branding

• A brand was created to be instantly recognisable

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Walkthrough

• 2 options
• Search (A-Z, Predictive)
• Category (Generic vocational areas)
• Image and word
• Sign (BSL translation)

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Developing Content

• Chose initial vocational area
• Taken and edited photographs
• Videoed and edited BSL signs
• Uploaded to MoLe TV Channel
• App will use data from the channel

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Next Steps

• Trial Beta version with learners and employers
• Measure progress and outcomes
• Refine and further develop
• Additional content based on feedback
• Widen trial
• Final app available to all

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Contact Information

• jatkinson_at_ddt-deaf.org.uk
• cbostwick_at_ddt-deaf.org.uk